Chocolate or Vanilla Ice Cream

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in blender. Blend on medium-low until smooth, but not too much to whip the cream.

Step 2

Pour into a 1/2-gallon glass jar and chill in the back of the fridge until cold (at least 3 to 4 hours).

Step 3

When ready to churn, put large bowl (I use my 6-cup glass Pyrex) and wooden spoon in the freezer to chill. This ensures that your ice cream doesn’t melt when you transfer it from the ice cream maker to a storage container!

Step 4

Proceed with churning ice cream according to your ice cream maker’s instructions. I use a Cuisinart ice cream maker; it takes about 20 to 25 minutes to churn.

Step 5

Add any add-ins during the last few minutes of churning, which is when the ice cream is almost firm.

Step 6

Once ice cream is thick, use chilled spoon to transfer ice cream into chilled bowl.

Step 7

Enjoy as soft serve, or let freeze for a few hours to harden up. Drizzle with homemade chocolate syrup or add a dollop of homemade whipped cream for an extra treat! Enjoy!