Who doesn’t love a cool and refreshing scoop of homemade ice cream on a warm summer day? With just a few simple ingredients, you can create your own tasty treats right at home. Plus, by making your own, you can avoid any artificial additives and customize the flavors to your liking.

Basic Vanilla Ice Cream

No ice cream maker? No problem! This recipe only requires three ingredients and a few simple steps.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until well combined.
4. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
5. Serve and enjoy!

For an even creamier texture, you can add an extra cup of heavy cream to the recipe.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

If you’re a fan of the classic combination of chocolate and peanut butter, you’re going to love this homemade ice cream recipe.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and cocoa powder.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until well combined.
4. Swirl in the peanut butter, being careful not to mix too much.
5. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
6. Serve and indulge in this delicious chocolate peanut butter ice cream!

For a crunchier texture, you can add in some chopped peanuts before freezing.

Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

This fruity and creamy ice cream is sure to be a hit with your taste buds.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pureed strawberries
• 1 cup crushed graham crackers

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until well combined.
4. Stir in the strawberry puree and crushed graham crackers.
5. Pour the mixture into a container and freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
6. Serve and savor the taste of this delectable strawberry cheesecake ice cream!

For an extra kick, try adding in a dash of lemon juice to the strawberry puree.

Now that you have these easy and delicious homemade ice cream recipes, it’s time to start creating your own refreshing treats. And don’t be afraid to get creative with different flavors and mix-ins. Enjoy!

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