Description
This recipe offers two delicious variations of sweet cream ice cream: a classic version made with basic ingredients for a rich, firm texture, and a Cold Stone Creamery copycat version that includes corn syrup and cornstarch for a softer, creamier texture. Both recipes involve gently heating the mixture, chilling it, and then churning it in an ice cream maker for a perfect homemade ice cream experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Classic Sweet Cream Ice Cream
- 2 cups cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- Pinch of salt
Copycat Cold Stone Sweet Cream Ice Cream
- 2 cups cream
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 Tbsp corn starch
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients into a saucepan, stirring to combine thoroughly.
- Heat Mixture: Place the saucepan over low to medium-low heat and gently bring the mixture up to a low simmer. Stir continuously and simmer for about 30 seconds until all ingredients, including sugar and cornstarch (if used), are completely dissolved.
- Cool Mixture: Remove the pan from heat and transfer the mixture to a covered container. Refrigerate until completely chilled, which typically takes 1 to 2 hours.
- Churn Ice Cream: Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until firm, or serve immediately if preferred.
Notes
- Traditional Sweet Cream Ice Cream requires high-quality cream with high butterfat content to achieve the best texture and flavor.
- Adjust sugar quantity to control sweetness and softness; more sugar will create a softer ice cream.
- The Cold Stone copycat version uses corn syrup and cornstarch as stabilizers to mimic the creamier, softer texture of commercial ice cream chains.
- Chilling the base mixture thoroughly before churning improves the texture and speed of the freezing process.
- For best results, consume within a week for optimal freshness and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
