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Homemade Sweet Cream Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 quart (4 cups) of ice cream
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Sweet Cream Ice Cream recipe offers two delightful variations: a classic, simple version with rich cream and milk, and a Cold Stone copycat version that uses corn syrup and corn starch for a softer, creamier texture. Perfect for homemade creamy indulgence with easy steps and customizable sweetness.

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 the ingredients for your chosen version into a saucepan, stirring to mix thoroughly.
  2. Heat Mixture: Heat over low to medium-low heat, gently bringing the mixture up to a low simmer. Simmer for about 30 seconds while stirring continuously to dissolve all ingredients completely. Remove from heat.
  3. Cool the Mixture: Cover the saucepan and place it in the refrigerator, allowing the ice cream base to cool completely, which takes roughly 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Freeze in Ice Cream Maker: Transfer the chilled mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze according to your machine’s manufacturer instructions until the ice cream reaches a soft, creamy consistency.
  5. Firm Up Ice Cream: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until fully firm or serve immediately from the ice cream maker for a softer texture.

Notes

  • Use high quality cream with as high a butterfat content as possible for the classic version to achieve the best texture.
  • Adjust sugar levels to preference: 1/2 cup for less sweet, 3/4 cup for more traditional sweetness.
  • The Cold Stone copycat version includes stabilizers like corn starch and uses corn syrup to create a softer set and creamier mouthfeel closer to commercial ice cream.
  • Make sure to cool the mixture completely before churning to ensure proper texture.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approx. 125g)
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Find it online: https://lazydayrecipes.com/homemade-sweet-cream-ice-cream-recipe/