Best 13 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful journey through time with our collection of old-fashioned ice cream recipes, capturing the essence of classic flavors and simple ingredients. Embark on a nostalgic adventure as we explore the timeless charm of homemade ice cream, crafted with love and a touch of history. From the creamy richness of Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and the refreshing tang of Lemon Sherbet to the decadent indulgence of Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream and the subtly sweet allure of Peach Ice Cream, our recipes promise a taste of tradition in every scoop. Gather your ingredients, fire up your ice cream maker, and let's embark on a culinary trip down memory lane.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM SODAS



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I keep the ingredients for these ice cream sodas on hand so I can enjoy a treat anytime I want. You can easily make more when feeding a crowd. -Anna Erickson, Terrebonne, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup chocolate syrup
1 cup milk
4 cups carbonated water, chilled
8 scoops chocolate ice cream (about 2-2/3 cups), divided
Whipped cream in a can, optional

Steps:

  • Place 3 tablespoons chocolate syrup in each of four 16-oz. glasses. Add 1/4 cup milk and 1 cup carbonated water to each; stir until foamy. Add two scoops of ice cream to each glass. Top with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (70g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM RECIPE



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Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla
Pinch salt

Steps:

  • Whisk all ingredients together until sugar dissolves.
  • Pour into the bowl of an ice cream machine.
  • Freeze according to the ice cream maker's instructions.
  • After the ice cream is made, transfer to an airtight container, cover tightly and freeze .
  • Serve with your favorite toppings.

OLD-FASHIONED HAND-CHURNED VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 2 pints

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup sugar
Pinch salt
6 large egg yolks
2 vanilla beans, split and seeds scraped
2 vanilla beans, split and seeds scraped
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 cups whole milk
Wet Walnuts, recipe follows
2 cups maple syrup
2/3 cup corn syrup
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnut halves

Steps:

  • In a medium heatproof bowl, whisk to combine the sugar, salt, yolks and vanilla seeds until completely smooth. In a large saucepan set over medium-high heat, combine the cream and milk and cook until small bubbles start to form around the edges of the pan and the mixture is hot. Slowly drizzle the eggs into the hot cream mixture, whisking constantly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened and the mixture coats the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain into a large bowl. Place the bowl in an ice bath and cool the custard, stirring occasionally. Store the custard into the refrigerator until ready to churn.
  • Place the custard in an ice cream maker and process until smooth and thick, about 20 minutes.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a quart container or 1 1/4-quart dish and freeze for 2 hours.
  • Serve the ice cream topped with some Wet Walnuts.
  • In a medium saucepan, combine the maple syrup, corn syrup, light brown sugar, vanilla and salt, and bring to a boil. Pour over the walnut halves and cool. Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM SODA



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What a treat! Our cooks dreamed up this idea when they began testing ice cream recipes. Try using homemade vanilla ice cream to concoct a sweetly satisfying soda all ages will thirst for.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 bottle (1 liter) club soda or ginger ale
1 pint ice cream

Steps:

  • Pour 1/2 cup club soda into each of four tall glasses. Add 1/2 cup ice cream to each glass. Fill glasses with soda. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

OLD FASHIONED VANILLA ICE CREAM



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This is the recipe my Granny has used for as long as I can remember. My brothers, sister and I would get so excited when Pop-Pop would get the hand-crank ice cream maker out. We knew we were in for the best homemade ice cream ever. No idea where this originates from.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 3 1/2 quarts

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 large eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups sugar
4 cups milk
2 cups half-and-half
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons vanilla extract
3 cups whipping cream

Steps:

  • Add the first 3 ingredients to a saucepan.
  • Over low heat, cook and stir constantly for 25-30 minutes or until the mixture gets thickened and will coat a spoon; cover and chill.
  • Add in half-and-half and the remaining ingredients to the chilled mixture; stir to combine.
  • Pour mixture into the container of an 5-quart electric ice cream maker (or hand-crank freezer for you die-hards).
  • Freeze following the manufacturer's directions.
  • Serve right away or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.

OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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This is our favorite homemade ice cream. From the Rival ice cream manual. Be patient while adding the small bit of milk to the eggs. The slower you can add the eggs to the hot mixture the easier it will be to thicken. Time does NOT include 2 hour chilling time.

Provided by Axe1678

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3/4 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups whole milk
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups whipping cream
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, salt and milk in saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture almost boils.
  • Reduce to low.
  • Gradually stir about 1/2 cup of hot mil into the beaten eggs.
  • Add eggs to remaining hot mixture.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until slightly thickened, about 5 minute.
  • Remove from heat and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
  • Combine whipping cream, vanilla and chilled mixture, stirring with a wire whisk to combine.
  • Pour into canister and churn.

MOM'S OLD FASHIONED HOMEMADE VANILLA ICE CREAM



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This ice cream brings back so many wonderful memories! Dad would get out the old churn style ice cream freezer and all the kids would have their turn with it. We couldn't wait until it was done because to us it was just the best ice cream ever! Now I have a modernized ice cream freezer that sits on my kitchen counter but the...

Provided by Jeanne Gliddon

Categories     Ice Cream & Ices

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large eggs
1 & 1/4 c sugar
3 c 2 % milk
1 to 2 tsp vanilla
4 junket rennet tablets

Steps:

  • 1. In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • 2. Add sugar and beat another 2 minutes.
  • 3. Add milk and beat until well blended.
  • 4. Place in a 2 quart saucepan and heat until lukewarm. Watch closely; do not overheat or scotch!
  • 5. This is a box of Junket Rennet Tablets. I don't know if your grocer carries this product but if not, you can order it on-line.
  • 6. This is 4 foil wrapped Junket Rennet Tablets.
  • 7. Break the Junket Rennet tablets and place in a small measuring cup.
  • 8. Add a small amount of warm water and allow tablets to dissolve.
  • 9. Add Vanilla and dissolved tablets to warmed ice cream mixture and stir until well blended.
  • 10. Pour mixture immediately into freezing container of your choice and insert the churn blade. Let ice cream mixture set undisturbed for a few minutes. Take a spoon and scoop out a small amount of the mixture. Check to see if it has set to a soft custard like consistency.
  • 11. When mixture is set, place container into the ice cream freezer of your choice and follow manufacturer's instructions. Begin churning until it is frozen.
  • 12. Yum; doesn't this look good?
  • 13. This delicious ice cream is best if eaten immediately. It is similar in texture to a Frosty Ice Cream Cone. Enjoy!
  • 14. Add the sauce of your choice. It is wonderful with chocolate sauce!
  • 15. Or sweetened crushed strawberries!
  • 16. Or Mrs. Richardson's Butterscotch Caramel Sauce.

OLD-FASHIONED PEACH ICE CREAM



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Categories     Dairy     Fruit     Dessert     Freeze/Chill

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 medium peaches (1lb)
2/3 c sugar
½ tbsp lemon juice
1 c whole milk
1 c whipping cream
2 eggs yolks
1 tsp almond extract

Steps:

  • Finely chop peaches in blender or food processor (makes about 2 cups.) Stir in1/3 cup sugar and lemon juice and set aside. Heat milk and cream in a heavy saucepan. Beat eggs yolks with remaining 1/3 sugar and salt until light. Gradually beat hot mixture into egg, then return to the saucepan. Cook over low heat until custard just begins to thicken (about 5 minutes). Cool. Stir in peaches and almond extract. Churn-freeze in hand-crank or electric ice cream maker. Makes 8 to 10 servings.

OLD-FASHIONED STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM



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Since I bought an ice cream maker, I always want to try new recipes. This one looks great and I'll try it this summer with fresh strawberries. From Rachael Ray.

Provided by Boomette

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups strawberries, hulled and halved (about 12 ounces)
3/4 cup sugar, divided
ice water
1 pint half-and-half
2 large egg yolks

Steps:

  • In a medium glass or strainless steel bowl, combine the strawberries and 1/4 cup sugar; mash with a fork.
  • Set the bowl in a larger bowl filled with ice water.
  • In a medium saucepan, bring the half-and-half and remaining 1/2 cup sugar to a simmer, stirring occasionally, over medium heat.
  • In a heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks; gradually whisk in about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture.
  • Pour the mixture into the saucepan and cook, whisking constantly, over medium heat until steaming hot and frothy, about 3 minutes.
  • Strain the custard into the bowl of strawberries.
  • Let stand, whisking occasionally, until cool.
  • Using an ice cream maker, process the cooled custard according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Transfer to an airtight container and freeze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1411.3, Fat 65.5, SaturatedFat 37.9, Cholesterol 548, Sodium 219.1, Carbohydrate 194.1, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 164.8, Protein 21.6

OLD FASHIONED STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM



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When it is strawberry Season, set aside two cups of your best strawberries and make this rich custard based ice cream! Cooking time includes freezing time

Provided by RecipeNut

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 5h20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups strawberries
1 cup sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 3/4 cups half-and-half or 2 3/4 cups light cream
2 teaspoons orange peel, finel shredded (optional)
1/2 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Cut any large strawberries in half. In medium saucepan, combine strawberries and 1/2 cup of the sugar. Cook over medium-low heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until berries are soft, stirring occasionally. Transfer mixture to blender or food processor. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
  • In small saucepan, combine egg, 1 cup of the half and half, and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat just until mixture coats a metal spoon(see tip). Immediately transfer to medium bowl. Stir in remaining half and half, orange peel( if desired), and almond extract. Cover and chill 4 to 24 hours.
  • Pour half and half mixture into freezer canister of 1 or 1 1/2 quart ice cream freezer. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions, adding strawberry mixture after 5 minutes of freezing. If desired, ripen about 4 hours.
  • TIP: The Key to Custard: To make custard base ice creams, its important to cook the egg mixture to just the right stage. To know when to remove the cooked custard from the heat, coat a metal spoon with the custard and draw your finger down the spoon. If your finger leaves a clear trail, the custard is done.

OLD-FASHIONED VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by pansregnig

Categories     Ice Cream

Time 1h

Yield 1 quart

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 egg yolks
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar or 3/4 cup Splenda sugar substitute
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Whisk yolks in a large bowl.
  • Heat cream, milk, and sugar in saucepan over medium-low until steaming, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Temper 1/2 cup cream mixture into yolks, then whisk yolks into remaining cream mixture.
  • Cook custard over medium-low stirring occasionally until thickened, about 3 minutes; add vanilla and salt. The custard is done when a path can be drawn on the back of a spoon.
  • Return mixture to a bowl and cool in an ice bath for 8 minutes. Remove bowl from ice bath, cover with plastic wrap, and chill custard at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2537.5, Fat 196.2, SaturatedFat 118.6, Cholesterol 1174.5, Sodium 600.6, Carbohydrate 177.4, Sugar 163.6, Protein 24.7

OLD-FASHIONED VANILLA ICE CREAM



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Make and share this Old-fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Frozen Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 5 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup sugar
2 vanilla beans, split lengthwise
1 cup milk
6 egg yolks, beaten lightly
2 cups cream

Steps:

  • Place sugar and vanilla beans in medium heatproof bowl; pour milk over; set bowl into a pan of simmering water, but make sure it doesn’t touch water; stir milk mixture until simmering.
  • Remove milk from heat; place yolks in heatproof bowl; gradually add milk to the egg yolks and whisk through thoroughly.
  • Return mixture to heat over simmering water; stir constantly over low heat until mixture coats back of spoon.
  • Remove from heat, set aside to cool; place plastic wrap directly onto surface of custard to prevent a skin from forming; cool; once cool, stir cream into custard and chill in refrigerator for atleast 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  • Remove vanilla beans from custard and scrape the seeds from the beans into the mixture; discard pods; pour the custard into an ice cream maker and follow manufacturer’s instructions to make ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.6, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 339.5, Sodium 65.2, Carbohydrate 35.8, Sugar 30.2, Protein 6.6

MAKEOVER OLD-FASHIONED ICE CREAM ROLL



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This dessert is so convenient to make ahead of time and keep in the freezer for company. Cake and ice cream make it the best of two worlds! The original recipe's caramel sauce was high in fat and calories. The makeover version tastes just as great-and makes a nice topping for ice cream, too. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups reduced-fat vanilla ice cream, slightly softened
CARAMEL SAUCE:
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup fat-free milk
2 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter
Chopped pecans, optional

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1-in. baking pan with waxed paper; coat paper with cooking spray; set aside., In a large bowl, beat eggs on high speed for 3 minutes. Gradually add sugar, beating until mixture becomes thick and lemon-colored. Beat in vanilla., Combine dry ingredients; fold into egg mixture. Spread batter into prepared pan., Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes or until cake springs back when lightly touched. Cool for 5 minutes. Invert onto a kitchen towel dusted with confectioners' sugar. Gently peel off waxed paper. Roll up cake in the towel jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Cool completely on a wire rack., Unroll cake; spread ice cream over cake to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up again. Place seam side down on a serving platter. Cover and freeze until firm., Meanwhile, for caramel sauce, in a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in milk until smooth. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes., Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; gently stir in butter. Serve with ice cream roll. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 56g carbohydrate (46g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your ice cream.
  • Make sure your ice cream maker is properly frozen. This is essential for making smooth, creamy ice cream.
  • Don't overfill your ice cream maker. This will prevent the ice cream from churning properly.
  • Churn the ice cream until it reaches the desired consistency. This can take anywhere from 20 to 40 minutes, depending on the type of ice cream maker you are using.
  • Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze it for at least 4 hours before serving. This will allow the ice cream to firm up and develop its full flavor.

Conclusion:

Making old-fashioned ice cream is a fun and rewarding experience. With a little bit of effort, you can create delicious, creamy ice cream that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give this old-fashioned ice cream recipe a try.

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