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Homemade Soft Serve Ice Cream (No Machine) Made Easy!

A simple and delicious recipe for homemade soft serve ice cream that requires no machine.

  • Author: Ghalina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No Machine
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (32floz/900ml) full fat milk
  • 1 cup (8 oz/225g) sugar
  • ⅔ cup (5oz /142g) cream
  • 3/4 cup (33/4oz/105g) dry milk powder
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 900 grams (2 lbs) dry ice

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the full fat milk, sugar, cream, dry milk powder, vanilla extract, and salt.
  2. Mix the ingredients thoroughly until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  3. Carefully add the dry ice to the mixture, stirring continuously until the ice is fully incorporated and the mixture thickens to a soft serve consistency.
  4. Serve immediately or store in the freezer for a firmer texture.

Notes

  • Ensure to handle dry ice with gloves to avoid skin burns.
  • For a smoother texture, blend the mixture before adding dry ice.
  • Experiment with different flavors by adding cocoa powder or fruit purees.

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