Homemade Soft Serve Cupcakes & Cashmere from cupcakesandcashmere.com
Introduction
Do you love soft serve ice cream but can't always make it to your local ice cream shop? Why not make your own at home! Making homemade soft serve is easier than you think and tastes just as delicious as any store-bought version. Plus, you can customize the flavors to your liking and know exactly what ingredients are going into your dessert.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need to make homemade soft serve ice cream: - 2 cups heavy cream - 1 cup whole milk - 3/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 vanilla bean or 1 tablespoon vanilla extract - Pinch of salt
1. Begin by preparing the ice cream base. In a medium saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and pinch of salt. 2. Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and the pod to the saucepan. If using vanilla extract, add it to the saucepan as well. 3. Heat the mixture over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has completely dissolved. This should take about 5-7 minutes. 4. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove the saucepan from the heat and let it cool to room temperature. 5. Once the mixture has cooled, remove the vanilla bean pod from the saucepan and discard it. 6. Pour the mixture into a blender or food processor and blend on high for 2-3 minutes. This will help create a smoother texture for your soft serve. 7. Pour the mixture into a container with a lid and place it in the freezer for 1-2 hours, or until it is partially frozen. 8. Once the mixture is partially frozen, remove it from the freezer and blend it again for 1-2 minutes. This will help create the soft serve texture. 9. At this point, you can add any optional flavors you'd like. Simply mix them into the partially frozen mixture before blending it again. 10. After blending, return the mixture to the container and freeze for another 1-2 hours, or until it reaches your desired consistency.
Nutrition
Here are the approximate nutrition facts for 1 serving of homemade soft serve ice cream: - Calories: 340 - Fat: 27g - Saturated Fat: 17g - Cholesterol: 104mg - Sodium: 59mg - Carbohydrates: 23g - Fiber: 0g - Sugar: 22g - Protein: 3g
Tips and Tricks
- For a creamier soft serve, use more heavy cream and less milk. - If you don't have a vanilla bean, you can substitute with 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. - Make sure to let the mixture cool completely before blending it. If it's too warm, it won't freeze properly. - If your mixture is too hard after freezing, let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping. - Feel free to experiment with different flavor combinations!
Conclusion
Making homemade soft serve ice cream is a fun and delicious way to enjoy a classic dessert at home. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dessert that tastes just as good as any store-bought version. Plus, you can customize the flavors to your liking and know exactly what ingredients are going into your dessert. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a tasty treat any time you want!