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Homemade Sweet Cream Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Anna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (includes heating and simmering)
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling and freezing time)
  • Yield: Approximately 1 quart (4 cups) of ice cream
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and creamy sweet cream ice cream recipe that captures the classic flavor of traditional ice cream and offers a Cold Stone Creamery copycat version with a softer texture and creamier mouthfeel. Perfect for homemade indulgence, this recipe uses simple ingredients and allows customization of sweetness and texture.

Ingredients

Scale

Classic Sweet Cream Ice Cream

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • Pinch of salt

Copycat Cold Stone Sweet Cream Ice Cream

  • 2 cups cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup corn syrup
  • 2 Tbsp corn starch

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add all ingredients into a saucepan, stirring to mix evenly. This step ensures the sugar, corn syrup (if used), milk, cream, and corn starch integrate well.
  2. Heat Mixture: Heat over low to medium-low heat, gently bringing the mixture up to a low simmer. Simmer for about 30 seconds, stirring continuously until all ingredients are fully dissolved and mixture is smooth.
  3. Cool the Mixture: Remove the saucepan from heat. Cover and place the mixture in the refrigerator to cool completely, which usually takes about 1 to 2 hours. Cooling is essential before churning to achieve a smooth ice cream texture.
  4. Churn the Ice Cream: Transfer the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker. Freeze according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  5. Freeze to Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until completely firm, typically a few hours. Alternatively, serve immediately for a softer texture.

Notes

  • Traditional sweet cream ice cream uses minimal ingredients and freezes very firm; use high-quality cream with high butterfat content for best results.
  • Adjust sugar between 1/2 cup for less sweet or up to 3/4 cup for a sweeter, classic parlor-style ice cream.
  • The Cold Stone copycat version adds corn syrup and cornstarch as stabilizers and thickeners for a creamier texture and softer set.
  • For softer ice cream, use the Cold Stone variation; for a more firm, traditional texture, use the classic recipe.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (about 100g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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