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Easy Homemade Ice Cream

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Our easy homemade ice cream recipe is a nod to old fashion ice cream and one that is easily adapted to fit everyone’s tastes by adding fun mix-ins and toppings!  This post has been sponsored by Hamilton Beach, however, all opinions, as always are my own. #ad #HamiltonBeach #HBIceCreamMaker #Giveaway #NationalIceCreamMonth

When I was a little girl, my Dad would sometimes make ice cream for us in an old fashion style ice cream maker.  It was wooden with a motor (not hand cranked), and incredibly loud.  The result was always the most amazing ice cream I’d ever tasted.  The Hamilton Beach 4-quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker is a little bit of that nostalgia updated for the 21st-century.  It’s still pretty loud, but this really is easy homemade ice cream that you’ll want to make again and again!  This recipe has just 5 easy ingredients for a classic creamy vanilla ice cream.

Old Fashion Easy Homemade Ice Cream

Easy Homemade Ice Cream Shopping List:

  • Whole Milk
  • Whipping Cream
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Lemon
  • Sugar

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream #NationalIceCreamMonth

Easy Homemade Ice Cream

On hot summer days, no one wants to be slaving away in a hot kitchen.  The weather demands easy homemade ice cream, and this recipe delivers!

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream

This simple but delicious recipe is a fun way to celebrate summer!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword easy homemade ice cream
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 48 minutes
Author Ang Paris

Ingredients

For the Ice Cream Base

  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 6 cups whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

For the Ice Cream Maker

  • 8 lbs ice
  • 3 cups rock salt

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, milk, cream, vanilla extract and lemon juice.  Whisk until mixed through.
  • Pour the mixture into the canister, insert the dasher, and secure the lid tightly.
  • Place the canister into the center of the bucket.  Assemble the motor over the canister with the dasher shaft inserted into the hole in the bottom of the motor.
  • Turn the motor counter clockwise to lock the motor onto the bucket.  Place the bucket into the sink.
  • Plug in the power cord.  Allow the mixture to churn for a couple minutes before adding ice to the bucket.
  • Unplug the motor. Add about 2 inches of ice to the bottom of the bucket and sprinkle on about a 1/2 cup of the rock salt.  Repeat the layers until the bucket is completely full.
  • Plug the motor back in and allow the ice cream to churn for 20-40 minutes, or until the machine slows or stops on it's own.  Keep an eye on it and add more ice as needed.
  • Remove the canister.  If you wish to mix in items such as fresh berries, chocolate, nuts, etc, do so now with a long-handled rubber spatula.
  • Replace the lid, insert the storage plug, and put the canister into the freezer for 1-2 hours before serving.

Notes

Alternately, if you wish to make two different flavors, remove half the ice cream and put it into an insulated ice cream container, add mix-ins then repeat with the other half in another container.
Mix-in Ideas
  • Chocolate Chips
  • Fresh Strawberries, Raspberries or Blueberries
  • Crushed Cookie Sandwiches
  • Sprinkles or "Jimmies"
  • Chopped Candy Bar Pieces
  • Mint Chocolate Chips
  • Walnuts, Pecans, or Other Nuts
 

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Easy Homemade Ice Cream - just churned

Toppings and Mix-in Ideas

My Dad always topped his ice cream with pure maple syrup, which is pretty delicious.  Here are some other ideas for Toppings and Mix-ins to make this easy homemade ice cream even tastier!

Easy Homemade Ice Cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker Giveaway

Since it is National Ice Cream Month, we’re giving away a Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker!  This amazing giveaway is brought to you by Hamilton Beach, and the following bloggers:

About The Hamilton Beach 4-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker

  • Makes ice cream, frozen yogurt, custard, sorbet, gelato and sherbet
  • Fully automatic – no stirring needed. Just add ingredients, ice & rock salt – it does all the work, then stops when ready
  • Over 20 recipes included – try the recipes inside or create your own unique taste by mixing in candy, cookies, or fresh fruit
  • Easy-lock lid – easily fits on top and locks in place with a quick turn
  • 4 quart capacity – the perfect size for families and special occasions

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Comments

  8. Ginny says

    July 2, 2018 at 10:40 am

    First, I would make vanilla. Next batch, I would add in whatever fruit is in season! Thanks for this great giveaway opportunity!

    Reply

    • Sherri says

      July 3, 2018 at 12:20 pm


      I made the vanilla recipe listed here and it is wonderful. Very creamy and rich. I was dubious about the lemon juice but it was the best vanilla recipe I have tried. Thank you Ang!

      Reply

  16. Linda Warner says

    July 2, 2018 at 1:22 pm

    Gotta add some fresh local strawberries. Go so well in sweet soft creamy ice cream. Dang. Now I’m hungry… 🙂

    Reply

  18. Crystal Walker says

    July 2, 2018 at 1:39 pm


    I would make some homemade peach ice cream, thats my husbands favorite ice cream them I would make chocolate for me

    Reply

  22. Danielle says

    July 2, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    We would definitely be making peach ice cream!!
    We have peach trees & they are going to be coming in very soon!
    There isn’t an ice cream we’ve met that we haven’t liked yet!!

    Reply

  24. Vickie says

    July 2, 2018 at 2:31 pm


    Awesome, summer perfect giveaway!
    Thanks so much and excited.
    To me summer fun and memories of my grandma churning vanilla ice cream! The best for summer.
    Later I would make my banana split cake. But, gotta start with vanilla. I hope! With real vanilla bean.
    LOVE LOVE those bright cheerful bowls too.

    Reply

  26. Sandra L McFadden says

    July 2, 2018 at 3:51 pm

    Because I live low carb I would make a frozen greek yogurt with strawberries or blackberries…….

    Reply

  28. elizabeth miller says

    July 2, 2018 at 4:42 pm

    My daughter has been begging for one of these. We would make her favorite peach ice cream first and then I am sure banana pudding pie ice cream next,.

    Reply

  35. Susan Burge says

    July 2, 2018 at 9:25 pm

    I’d probably start with vanilla ice cream and then try some peach, maybe some blueberry (if I can get any before the birds eat all of mine!) swirl.

    Reply

  37. Robin Creager says

    July 2, 2018 at 9:49 pm


    I’d make my favorite flavor ice cream, Mint ‘N Chip! Of course, I’d have to experiment with different flavors and toppings. So many different combinations out there!!

    Reply

  42. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    July 3, 2018 at 4:05 am

    I remember when I was small by mamas parents came often. They lived about 25 miles from us and granddaddy was in charge of the ice cream maker once the mix was inside. Then he used the crank kind and vanilla was usually what was made. My mamas sister and her husband visited from Kansas as often as they could and they always had to have a flavored ice cream, like peach, strawberry, etc.
    when I graduated college and got married my husbands family loved home made ice cream but never attempted it. So I made it when we got together during warm months. I had the automatic kind and it wasn’t difficult. But I remember putting eggs in mine and yours didn’t have eggs. I like most ant kind but vanilla or caramel or a chocolate/coffee flavor are my favorites thanks so much.

    Reply

    • Ang Paris says

      July 3, 2018 at 8:19 am

      Thank you for sharing your memories with me! This is a simplified recipe, but the booklet that comes with the machine does offer a custard base recipe that includes eggs. This mixture is cooked on the stovetop and chilled overnight, which I didn’t want to bother with this time around.

      Reply

  45. Debbie says

    July 3, 2018 at 7:02 am

    I would try every kind of ice cream recipe I could find. I love all ice cream! Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.

    Reply

  52. Nicola says

    July 5, 2018 at 1:03 am

    I would try to make some vegan ice cream flavors (they’re so hard to find & very expensive in stores) chocolate chip, coconut crunch, peach…

    Reply

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