Unknownchef86's Basic Vanilla Ice Cream (With Variations) Recipe

Directions:

1. Stir basic ingredients together until the sugar dissolves. For best results, pre-chill the mixture before processing according to your ice-cream maker specifications or preferred no-machine technique.
2. Variations on vanilla: Using the basic vanilla recipe and the following variations, you can create many favorite ice-cream parlor flavors. Unless otherwise stated, flavorings should be added before pre-chilling or freezing. Foods such as raisins and nuts should be stirred in after processing in your ice cream maker.
3. Chocolate: Add 1/4 cup chocolate syrup or 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa. For an added zest, ad 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon.
4. Banana: Mash or puree 1 medium-sized banana. Add to vanilla mixture.
5. Coffee: Add 2 tablespoons instant coffee.
6. Maple Walnut: Reduce sugar to 1/4 cup. Add 1/4 cup maple syrup and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.
7. Peanut butter: Add 1/2 cup smooth or chunky style peanut butter.
8. Chocolate chip: After processing, stir in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
9. Peanut fudge: Follow recipe for chocolate ice cream. Omit cinnamon. Add 1/2 cup peanut butter.
10. Mocha: Follow recipe for chocolate ice cream. Omit cinnamon. Add 2 tablespoons of instant coffee.
11. Pumpkin: Add 1/2 cup canned pumpkin, 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/8 teaspoon allspice, and a dash of nutmeg.
12. Eggnog: Substitute 1 cup commercial eggnog for the 1 cup light cream. Add 1 teaspoon rum and a dash of vanilla. If desired, add 1/4 cup raisins or 1/4 cup chopped candied fruit.
13. Pistachio: Substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract. Add a drop or two of green food coloring and 1/2 cup chopped unsalted pistachio nuts.
14. Orange: Add 1/4 cup thawed frozen orange juice concentrate, undiluted.
15. Peppermint stick: Substitute peppermint extract for vanilla extract. After freezing, stir in 1/4 cup crushed peppermint stick candy.
16. Rum raisin: Omit vanilla extract. Add 1 teaspoon rum extract or 2 tablespoons rum. After freezing, stir in 1/4 cup seedless raisins.
17. Dutch apple: Add 1/4 cup applesauce, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg.
18. Pineapple coconut: Add 1/4 cup flaked or toasted coconut and 1/2 cup crushed pineapple.
19. Vanilla fudge: After basic vanilla ice cream is completed, use a spoon to swirl 1/4 to 1/2 cup of unheated hot fudge sauce through mixture. Allow mixture to harden before serving.
20. Tutti-frutti: Add 1/4 cup chopped candied fruit.
21. Chocolate almond: Follow the recipe for chocolate ice cream. Substitute 1 teaspoon almond extract for vanilla extract. Omit cinnamon. After freezing, add 1/4 cup toasted sliced or slivered almonds.
22. Butter pecan: Substitute 1/2 cup brown sugar for 1/2 cup sugar. Toast 1/2 cup chopped pecans in 2 tablespoons butter over low heat for five minutes. Cool. Stir butter-nut mixture into ice cream mix before freezing.
23. Chocolate marshmallow: Follow recipe for chocolate ice cream. After freezing, add 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows or stire in 1/2 cup marshmallow cream.