Light, smooth, and perfectly creamy — this homemade soft serve gives you that classic swirl texture without needing a commercial machine!
📝 Ingredients (Basic Vanilla)
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Mix the Base
In a bowl, whisk together milk and sugar until dissolved.
Add heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. Mix well.
2️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate mixture for at least 2 hours (very important for smooth texture).
3️⃣ Churn
With Ice Cream Maker:
Churn according to manufacturer instructions (usually 20–25 minutes) until soft-serve consistency.
Without Machine (Quick Method):
- Freeze mixture in a shallow container.
- Every 30 minutes, whisk or blend to break ice crystals.
- Repeat 3–4 times until smooth and creamy.
For extra smoothness, blend before serving.
4️⃣ Serve
Pipe into cones using a piping bag with a star tip for the classic swirl look.
🍫 Flavor Ideas
- Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder for chocolate
- Swirl in strawberry puree
- Mix crushed Oreos
- Add caramel or chocolate drizzle
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