Best 7 Easy Freezer Ice Cream Recipes

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Indulge your sweet cravings with our collection of easy freezer ice cream recipes! From classic flavors to unique and creative concoctions, this article offers a delightful journey into the world of homemade frozen treats. Whether you prefer creamy vanilla, rich chocolate, or fruity sorbet, we have something for every ice cream enthusiast. Say goodbye to store-bought ice cream and hello to a fun and rewarding DIY experience. Get ready to transform your freezer into an ice cream parlor and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills. With simple instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are perfect for beginners and experienced ice cream makers alike. So, gather your ingredients, choose your favorite flavors, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream image

Use this easy recipe to make vanilla ice cream, or add your favorite flavors to it.

Provided by Eagle brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     EAGLE BRAND®

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 3

4 cups half-and-half or light cream
1 (14 ounce) can EAGLE BRAND® Sweetened Condensed Milk
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine ingredients; mix well. Pour into ice cream freezer container. Freeze according to manufacturer's instructions. Freeze leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 41.5 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Protein 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 79.9 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

FAST AND EASY CREAMY ICE CREAM



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Using only two ingredients, this ice cream recipe consistently produces thick, creamy ice cream. It can be made fat-free or sugar free in any flavor available in a pudding mix. This recipe is ideal for busy cooks, children, elderly people, diabetics, or dieters who cannot find sugar-free ice cream they like, or anyone who wants to impress guests with little effort. This recipe has been tested in a Cuisinart®® 2-quart electric ice cream maker, the kind where you freeze the bowl overnight and do not need ice or salt. This ice cream tastes like very good commercial ice cream.

Provided by Andi

Categories     Desserts     Frozen Dessert Recipes     100+ Ice Cream Recipes

Time 2h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 quart half-and-half
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant pudding mix, any flavor

Steps:

  • Place the bowl of an ice cream maker in the freezer until completely chilled, at least 1 hour.
  • Chill half-and-half in the freezer, shaking every 10 minutes, until chilled but not frozen, about 30 minutes.
  • Pour chilled half-and-half and pudding mix into a bowl and mix well with a whisk.
  • Place frozen bowl of ice cream maker into the ice cream maker; add the stirring component and lid. Turn on the machine so the bowl is rotating. Pour pudding mixture into the machine through the hole in the lid.
  • Allow ice cream to process in the ice cream maker until desired consistency is reached, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 59.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 301.1 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

EASY CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM



Easy Chocolate Ice Cream image

This super simple chocolate ice cream is the perfect treat at a moments notice. It's also a bonus that most of the ingredients are kitchen staples. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups half-and-half cream
1-1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Combine half-and-half, sugar, cocoa and vanilla in a blender; process on low until smooth. Stir in heavy cream. Freeze in an ice cream freezer according to manufacturer's directions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 288 calories, Fat 18g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 31mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

EASY, SPECTACULAR FREEZER ICE CREAM - NO MACHINE NEEDED!



Easy, Spectacular Freezer Ice Cream - No Machine Needed! image

Thick, rich, and creamy, and with a texture to rival (or even surpass) homemade ice cream from a machine. Seriously. My machine-made ice cream often turns out a little icy, but this doesn't. Just dense creaminess. And it's super simple to make. If you can operate a hand mixer, you can make this. "Cooking" time is freezing time.

Provided by ItalianMama

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 4h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 cup whipping cream, chilled
1/3 cup unsweetened fruit puree (or other flavorings, see note below)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix condensed milk and fruit puree/flavorings thoroughly.
  • In a separate bowl, beat chilled whipping cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold whipping cream into condensed milk mixture, along with any stir-ins (like cookie pieces, fruit chunks, candy, etc.) that you desire.
  • Pour into a plastic or metal container (not glass), cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight. Scoop and enjoy!
  • Makes about 1 1/2 pints (3 cups).
  • Note on flavorings: Fruit puree or a strong fruit juice (even concentrate) works well, but be sure it's unsweetened or relatively sour or your ice cream will be too sweet. Lemon juice works great, as does margarita mix; top with crushed pretzels when serving for a salty-sweet treat. Or use brewed coffee or tea. If using tea, steep 3 teabags in 1/3 cup of hot water for about 5-7 minutes and press the water out of the teabags when removing them. I just made an excellent chamomile tea ice cream this way; it had a lovely, delicate flavor.
  • Another note: I've heard you can substitue Cool Whip for the whipping cream--I'd go with about 1 1/2 to 2 cups--but as I haven't tried it myself, I can't vouch for the results. It would make it lower fat and easier to put together, but the texture might suffer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.2, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 76.8, Sodium 99.1, Carbohydrate 37.1, Sugar 36, Protein 6

EASY KULFI (ICE CREAM WITHOUT AN ICE CREAM FREEZER!)



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Someone was asking about kulfi on the boards awhile back; I got interested and made some myself! Found this online. It's easy and it tastes great--and the best part is that NO ice cream freezer is needed! (prep time is freezing time). It's also very cheap---I could imagine any college kid with a fridge/freezer in his dorm could make this as well! Enjoy!

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 12h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 cup light cream (I used half and half here)
1 (14 ounce) can low fat sweetened condensed milk
other flavoring (I sprinkled in some cinnamon, but I would imagine that chocolate or something else would work here.)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir together well the evaporated milk, condensed milk, cream, and optional other flavor.
  • Pour into popsicle molds, Indian stainless steel kulfi molds, or even a small bowl.
  • Freeze overnight.
  • Remove from the molds by resting their bottoms very briefly in warm to hot water (if you do this for too long you'll have a gooey mess!).

CAMPING MADE EASY: FREEZER BAG ICE CREAM



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Imagine being in the wilderness, camping with your family, and the nearest town is an hour away. It is hot and the kids are restless and all you hear is "I'm bored... there's nothing to do". Well, your coolers are stocked with food, beverages, and of course, ice... Why not exclaim "Who wants some Ice Cream"?! Well, it can be done without leaving your campsite with just a few simple things on hand. (I have an alternative option for Recipe #509906 that works just as well). Chocolate syrup or a different flavored extract (such as mint) can be added to change this up. Your choice. This is great to use at a children's birthday party, also. The kids can make there own ice cream to go with the birthday cake. I hope you and your family find this fun and enjoyable. *Note: Cook time is shaking/freezing time.

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons rock salt (or kosher)
crushed ice (half of a gallon zip-lock freezer bag)

Steps:

  • Items needed:.
  • 1 pint size zip-lock freezer baggie.
  • 1 - 1 gallon size zip-lock freezer baggie.
  • Preparation:.
  • In a small dish, thoroughly combine the sugar, heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  • Pour mixture into a pint sized zip-lock freezer baggie and seal tightly.
  • In the 1 gallon size zip-lock freezer baggie, thoroughly combine enough ice to fill half the baggie and the rock salt.
  • Bury the pint size baggie containing the mixture into the gallon size baggie of ice and salt. Seal tightly.
  • Shake vigorously for 8-10 minutes, depending on the consistency that you want to achieve. Squeeze and smoosh the bag from time to time while shaking to mix the ice cream.
  • Carefully open large baggie and remove inner baggie. Eat it straight from the baggie and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3, Fat 44, SaturatedFat 27.4, Cholesterol 163, Sodium 45.4, Carbohydrate 16.1, Sugar 12.8, Protein 2.4

EASY FREEZER ICE CREAM



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Made this and its just absolutely delicious. Its also very easy! Once you make it you will have fun making all different kinds of ice cream that is very creamy and delicious. Add just about anything! This is a very kid friendly recipe!

Provided by Kimberly Long

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 can(s) sweetened condensed milk
2 c heavy cream cold
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. First you need to chill bowl and beaters a few minutes before you start. While doing that assemble your ingredients.
  • 2. Using electric mixer beat heavy cream, condensed milk and vanilla in large bowl for 3-5 minutes until it forms thick stiff peaks.
  • 3. Transfer to a freezer safe bowl,cover freeze until firm,at least 8 hours but 24 hours is best. Can be stored up to 2 weeks (if it lasts that long!)
  • 4. For chocolate ice cream melt 8oz bittersweet chocolate in microwave for 30 secs..cool slightly add to heavy cream mixture..beat 3-5 minutes till stiff peaks form. I used chips for this easier melting..less time in microwave. Adjust chocolate to taste if too rich.
  • 5. For fruit flavored ice cream you need 3/4lb fresh or frozen fruit purreed. (Makes about 1 cup) Add 1/2 the fruit while whipping the cream mixture and the other 1/2 cup dump on top while in bowl and use a knife to swirl it in.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The better the ingredients, the better the ice cream will taste. Use fresh milk, cream, and sugar, and choose high-quality flavorings, such as pure vanilla extract or fresh fruit.
  • Chill your ingredients: Chilling your ingredients before you start making the ice cream will help it freeze more quickly and smoothly.
  • Use an ice cream maker: An ice cream maker will churn the ice cream and incorporate air, which will give it a smooth and creamy texture. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can still make ice cream by hand, but it will take longer and the texture will not be as smooth.
  • Freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours: This will allow the ice cream to firm up and develop its full flavor.
  • Serve the ice cream immediately or store it in the freezer for up to 2 weeks: Ice cream is best served immediately after it is made, but it can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. When you are ready to serve it, let it soften for a few minutes at room temperature before scooping.

Conclusion:

Making ice cream at home is a fun and easy way to enjoy a delicious and refreshing treat. With just a few simple ingredients and an ice cream maker, you can make a variety of delicious ice cream flavors. So next time you are craving ice cream, give this easy freezer ice cream recipe a try!

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