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

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Unknownchef86's Basic Vanilla Ice Cream (With Variations)
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Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1 pinch salt

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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 276.1 Kcal (1156 kJ)
Calories from fat 162.24 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.03g 28%
Cholesterol 54.8mg 18%
Sodium 96.39mg 4%
Potassium 174.74mg 4%
Total Carbs 28.6g 10%
Sugars 27g 108%
Protein 1.61g 3%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 27.1mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 194.71 Kcal (815 kJ)
Calories from fat 114.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.71g 28%
Cholesterol 38.65mg 18%
Sodium 67.98mg 4%
Potassium 123.23mg 4%
Total Carbs 20.17g 10%
Sugars 19.04g 108%
Protein 1.13g 3%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 1%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 19.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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