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Open in Pepper →Homemade ice cream lets you control every ingredient — the quality of the cream, the amount of sugar, and most importantly, the flavors. You can make combinations that no commercial brand would ever produce.
No-churn ice cream has made the process accessible without any special equipment: sweetened condensed milk and whipped heavy cream form the base, and you can fold in almost anything. For churned versions, an ice cream maker makes the texture noticeably smoother.
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No-churn base formula
Sweetened condensed milk plus whipped heavy cream is all you need — fold in flavorings and freeze for 6 hours. No machine required.
Chill your base first
For churned ice cream, refrigerate the custard base overnight before churning. A cold base freezes faster and produces a smoother, creamier texture.
Salt fat ratio matters
Add a pinch of flaky salt to almost any flavor — caramel, chocolate, vanilla — to sharpen sweetness and add depth without making it taste salty.
Soften before scooping
Pull ice cream from the freezer 5 minutes before serving. It scoops cleanly and the flavor is fuller when it's not rock-hard cold.