Get ready to chill out in the most delicious way possible with our Top 10 Blender Ice Cream Recipes that will send your taste buds on a frosty adventure!
No more running after the ice cream truck, because with these easy-to-make, mouthwatering creations, you’ll become the ultimate ice cream maestro right in the comfort of your kitchen.
From classic flavors with a twist to exotic delights that will whisk you away to far-off places, these recipes are the ultimate scoop-worthy sensation! So, grab your blender and get ready to blend, freeze, and indulge in a creamy symphony of flavors that will leave you screaming for more! Let’s dive into a world of frozen magic and taste the paradise that only homemade ice cream can deliver!
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Why Choose to Make Blender Ice Cream?
There are many reasons for you to reach out for homemade ice cream rather than store-bought ones.
One reason would be to get the healthier version. Making ice cream at home guarantees you do not have any preservatives in it.
It also means you can control the amount of sugar you can add to it. You can go for a sugar-free alternative by adding sweeteners to reduce the calories in ice cream.
Another reason is it is much cheaper than buying it, you would be saving money and doing your own version at home.
Moreover, the burst of flavors in homemade ice cream is crazy. The flavors you can taste from the homemade ice cream are both fresh and last for a long time. It would tingle your taste buds.
In addition to those reasons, the recipes are super easy. It takes few ingredients and just a blender. Just a blender and an ice cream maker would do the job.
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Tips For the Best Blender Ice Cream Recipe
These are some tips that would help you get the best ice cream recipes out there.
Make sure to measure the ingredients precisely as included in the recipe. Do not exceed or reduce the amount provided in the recipe.
When blending the ingredients, make sure to blend them in a blender on high speed. This ensures that the ingredients are well incorporated. You can check out this high-speed blender here.
You can freeze your ice cream base which would be heavy cream. This will not hinder your blender. Using a high-speed blender like this one here would help.
Get some molds for your ice cream mixture. You can find some molds here. These molds are BPA-free and can shape ice cream exactly like the ones you buy at stores.
If you would like a different shape for your ice cream, you can check out these tubes on Amazon here.
Always start by adding all liquid ingredients first. This helps the mix of all ingredients well before you add the topping of your preference.
What Are the Different Flavors of These Ice Cream Recipes?
There are tons of flavors to choose from. This blog provides 10 flavors you can pick from:
- Vanilla Ice Cream
- Chocolate chip cookie Ice Cream
- Strawberry Banana Ice Cream
- Mint chocolate Ice Cream
- Coffee Ice Cream
- Cookies and cream Ice Cream
- Peanut butter swirl Ice Cream
- Coconut mango Ice Cream
- Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream
- Dark Chocolate Ice Cream
- You can make different flavors using this recipe.
- Replace the chocolate with ¼ chocolate hazelnut to make chocolate hazelnut ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with one cup of diced mango and the milk with 2 cups ¼ cup of coconut milk and honey to make coconut mango ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with ½ a cup of creamy peanut butter to make peanut butter swirl ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with 10 chocolate sandwich cookies to make cookies and cream ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of instant coffee granules to make coffee ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with ½ cup chocolate chips and 2 teaspoon peppermint extract to make mint chocolate chip cookies.
- Replace the chocolate with 2 ripe bananas, ½ cup of plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of honey to make strawberry banana ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with ½ cup of chocolate chip cookie dough chunks to make chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract to make vanilla ice cream.
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Frequently Asked Questions
You can make your ice cream thicker by adding a protein source. Protein such as milk can make your ice cream much thicker and richer in a creamy consistency.
Yes, you can. It will make ice cream richer in protein if you are seeking more protein in your diet plan. Milk makes the ice cream richer than protein due to the fat in it.
You know when to stop blending when the ice cream is thick and creamy.
The ice cream is probably runny because you over-blended it. When the ice cream is over-blended, the blender produces heat which will melt off your ice cream.
Yes, you can. You can add a range of natural or artificial sweeteners of your choice to your ice cream. You can substitute sugar for honey as well.
Technically, you can. You can use a bowl for your ice cream mixture, but it would be hard to scoop out the ice cream. Using molds helps you get the very last drop of your ice cream mixture.
Yes, you can make this recipe vegan. You can replace the milk with other alternatives such as almond milk or coconut milk.
The ice cream takes from 4 to 12 hours in the freezer to set up. This depends on the temperature of the freezer you have.
The ice cream can last up to two weeks if you would like to keep the texture of the ice cream the same. Longer periods affect the texture of the ice cream making it grainy.
List of Simple Ingredients
Heavy cream: This makes the ice cream thick, and the fat makes it easier to scoop.
Whole milk: makes the ice cream texture to make it creamier.
Granulated sugar: This will help sweeten your ice cream. You can also opt for natural sweeteners such as honey to sweeten up your ice cream.
Flavors: You can pick from a variety of flavors from vanilla, chocolate chip cookie, strawberry banana, mint chocolate, coffee, cookies and cream, peanut butter swirl, coconut mango, chocolate hazelnut, or dark chocolate
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Chocolate Blender Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 4 ounces dark chocolate, chopped
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Place the heavy cream,milk, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, dark chocolate, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender.
- Blend the mixture on highs peed until everything is well combined and the chocolate is fully melted.
- Taste the mixture and adjust the sweetness if desired by adding more sugar.
- Pour the mixture into a nice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes
- If you prefer a firmer texture,transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours or until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Serve the chocolate ice cream in bowls or cones, and enjoy!
Notes
- You can make different flavors using this recipe.
- Replace the chocolate with ¼ chocolate hazelnut to make chocolate hazelnut ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with one cup of diced mango and the milk with 2 cups ¼ cup of coconut milk and honey to make coconut mango ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with ½ a cup of creamy peanut butter to make peanut butter swirl ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with 10 chocolate sandwich cookies to make cookies and cream ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of instant coffee granules to make coffee ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with ½ cup chocolate chips and 2 teaspoon peppermint extract to make mint chocolate chip cookies.
- Replace the chocolate with 2 ripe bananas, ½ cup of plain yogurt, and 2 tablespoons of honey to make strawberry banana ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with ½ cup of chocolate chip cookie dough chunks to make chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream.
- Replace the chocolate with 2 tablespoons of vanilla extract to make vanilla ice cream.
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