Simple Ice Cream Recipe

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Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold) 🥛
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 🥫
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (or flavor of choice) 🌿

Instructions:

1. Whip the Cream:
   
   • In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form (around 3–4 minutes).
3. Mix Base:
   
   • In another bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
5. Combine:
   
   • Gently fold the whipped cream into the milk mixture until smooth and well combined.
7. Freeze:
   
   • Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
   • Cover and freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight.
9. Serve:
   
   • Scoop and enjoy! 🍨

✅ Optional Flavors:

• Chocolate: Add ½ cup cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
• Strawberry: Mix in 1 cup chopped strawberries or puree.
• Cookies & Cream: Fold in crushed Oreos before freezing.

1️⃣ Storage Container

• Use a freezer-safe, airtight container with a tight-fitting lid.
• Plastic or metal containers work best.
• If you don’t have one, cover a loaf pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil to prevent ice crystals.

2️⃣ Cover the Surface

• Before sealing, place a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap directly on the ice cream surface.
• This prevents freezer burn and ice crystals from forming on top.

3️⃣ Freezing Time

• Store the ice cream in the coldest part of your freezer, not on the door (temperature fluctuates there).
• Allow it to freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight before serving.

4️⃣ Shelf Life

• Best eaten within 2–3 weeks for maximum creaminess and flavor.
• After that, texture may become icy.

5️⃣ Softening for Scooping

• If the ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for 3–5 minutes before scooping.