Homemade Gourmet Ice Creams 🍦✨
🍓 Strawberry Ice Cream with Cream
Ingredients:
1.5 litres of whole milk
1 can of condensed milk
4 tablespoons of powdered milk
1 1/2 cups of half cream
1⁄2 Cream Cheese Bar (Philadelphia)
1⁄2 teaspoon of vanilla
Sugar to the taste
cubed strawberries for each bag
Preparation:
Blend whole milk, condensed milk, powdered milk, half cream, cream cheese, vanilla and sugar until you achieve a homogeneous mixture.
In every bag of ice cream, add a few strawberry cubes.
Pour the mixture into the pouches and seal well.
Freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.
🥭 Mango Cheesecake Ice Cream
Ingredients:
1.5 litres of whole milk
1 can of condensed milk
5 medium mangoes (peeled and chopped)
1⁄2 Cream Cheese Bar (Philadelphia)
1 scoop of vanilla
2 Marys cookies for each bag
Preparation:
Blend whole milk, condensed milk, mangoes, cream cheese and vanilla until you get a creamy mixture.
Smash two cookies into each ice cream bag.
Fill the bags with the mixture and seal well.
Freeze for at least 6 hours
🍓 Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Ingredients:
1.5 litres of whole milk
1 can of condensed milk
5 tablespoons of powdered milk
220 g of strawberries
A little strawberry flavored powder (Zuko)
Vanilla to the taste
1⁄2 Cream Cheese Bar (Philadelphia)
2 cookies for each bag
Preparation:
Blend whole milk, condensed milk, powdered milk, strawberries, cream cheese, strawberry flavored powder and vanilla until you achieve a uniform blend.
In each bag, add two crumbled cookies.
Fill with the mixture and seal well.
Freeze for at least 6 hours
Homemade ice cream allows for creative customization while ensuring fresh, natural ingredients. Using cream cheese (Philadelphia brand) in these recipes adds a smooth, rich texture and subtle tanginess, elevating classic ice cream flavors. Incorporating fresh fruits like strawberries and mangoes not only enhances taste but also contributes vitamins and antioxidants, making the treat more wholesome. Freezing the mixture in sealed pouches for at least 6 hours ensures proper firmness and consistency, mimicking commercial ice cream textures without needing an ice cream maker. Adding cookies into the mix introduces delightful crunch and additional flavor complexity, reflecting a popular trend of including baked goods in frozen desserts. For the best results, use high-quality whole milk and fresh cream to achieve a creamy and satisfying texture. Adjust sugar levels according to personal preference, especially when fruits are ripe and naturally sweet. The incorporation of vanilla enhances the overall aroma, blending smoothly with all ingredients. These recipes are versatile and easy enough for home cooks, offering an indulgent yet homemade alternative to store-bought ice creams. They suit warm weather, summer parties, or simply as a delightful dessert treat. Experimenting with different fruit purees or cookie types can further expand this collection of gourmet ice cream flavors at home.