Making homemade ice cream is a fun and delicious activity that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. While an ice cream maker can make the process of making homemade ice cream easier, it’s not necessary to have one to make delicious ice cream at home. In this article, we will show you how to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker, using simple techniques and equipment that you likely already have in your kitchen.
One of the most popular methods for making homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker is the “bag method.” The bag method involves mixing the ice cream ingredients together in a plastic bag, sealing the bag, and then placing it in a larger plastic bag filled with ice and rock salt. The ice and salt create a freezing environment that will harden the ice cream mixture as you mix it.
To make homemade ice cream using the bag method, you will need:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice
Rock salt
2 gallon-sized plastic bags
Instructions:
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture into one of the gallon-sized plastic bags and seal it tightly.
Place the sealed bag of ice cream mixture into the second plastic bag, and then add ice and rock salt to the larger bag.
Seal the larger bag and shake it for about 10-15 minutes, or until the ice cream mixture has hardened.
Remove the bag of ice cream mixture from the larger bag and open it to check the consistency. If the ice cream is not firm enough, place it back into the larger bag and continue shaking for a few more minutes.
Once the ice cream is firm, remove it from the plastic bag and transfer it to a container. Cover the container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Another method for making homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker is the “can method.” This method involves using a can with a tight-fitting lid to mix and freeze the ice cream mixture.
To make homemade ice cream using the can method, you will need:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice
Rock salt
1 empty and clean can with a tight-fitting lid (such as a coffee can)
Instructions:
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture into the empty can and seal the lid tightly.
Place the can in a larger container, such as a plastic container or cooler, and add ice and rock salt to the larger container.
Roll the can back and forth for about 10-15 minutes, or until the ice cream mixture has hardened.
Remove the can from the container and open it to check the consistency. If the ice cream is not firm enough, place it back into the container and continue rolling for a few more minutes.
Once the ice cream is firm, remove it from the can and transfer it to a container. Cover the container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Another simple and easy way to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker is by using a hand-crank churn. This method involves using a churn to manually mix and freeze the ice cream mixture.
To make homemade ice cream using a hand-crank churn, you will need:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice
Rock salt
A hand-crank churn
Instructions:
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture into the churn and add ice and rock salt around the churn.
Use the hand-crank to mix the mixture for about 20-30 minutes or until the ice cream is firm.
Remove the ice cream from the churn and transfer it to a container. Cover the container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Finally, you can also make ice cream using a food processor or blender. This method is similar to the other methods, but instead of using a churn or bags, you’ll use a food processor or blender to mix the ingredients.
To make homemade ice cream using a food processor or blender, you will need:
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice
Rock salt
A food processor or blender
Instructions:
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract. Mix until the sugar is fully dissolved.
Pour the mixture into the food processor or blender and add ice and rock salt to the mixture.
Pulse the mixture for about 20-30 seconds, or until the ice cream is firm.
Remove the ice cream from the food processor or blender and transfer it to a container. Cover the container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
In conclusion, making homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker is easy and can be done with simple techniques and equipment that you likely already have in your kitchen. Whether you choose the bag method, can method, hand-crank churn method, or food processor/blender method, you can enjoy delicious homemade ice cream in no time. With the right ingredients and some patience, you can create delicious ice cream at home.