How to make ice cream with an ice cream maker

If there's one treat that's impossible for many people to resist, especially in the summertime, it's ice cream.

How to make ice cream in a bag

How to make ice cream in a bag

How to make ice cream step by step

How to make ice cream at home with milk

How to make ice cream

What are the 4 main ingredients in ice cream?

You can easily satisfy cravings at your local scoop shop, but if you know how to make ice cream at home, you can indulge anytime and tailor this sweet, creamy frozen concoction to your specific taste. We caught up with a culinary expert to learn about the different styles of ice cream (because how you make ice cream depends on the type you want to make)—and got his pro tips for whipping up a special batch.

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Ice Cream Styles

The basic ingredients for ice cream generally include milk, cream, cane sugar, vanilla, and salt, though there are variations, including the addition of eggs.

Some styles require more effort and equipment to make than others.

Homemade ice cream without machine

Here are the four main types of ice cream.

Using an Ice Cream Machine:

Custard-based ice cream: A classic, custard-based ice cream is made with cooked egg yolks, resulting in an ultra-rich dessert.

The eggs

what salt is used to make ice cream

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