Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Base Recipe

To craft a Ben & Jerry’s–style ice cream base, you use equal parts dairy blend of heavy cream and whole milk, then add precise sugar and a pinch of salt for balance. Chill the base to 4°C promptly, strain to…

To craft a Ben & Jerry’s–style ice cream base, you use equal parts dairy blend of heavy cream and whole milk, then add precise sugar and a pinch of salt for balance. Chill the base to 4°C promptly, strain to…

To make a creamy vanilla in your Cuisinart, start with a chilled bowl and beaters, then whisk together 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, and 2 tsp vanilla extract. Pour the mix into the ice…

To make a precise 4-quart ice cream base, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, ¾ cup granulated sugar, 2 tsp vanilla, and a pinch of salt, then whisk until dissolved. Heat gently to a simmer, cool promptly…

Whip up a silky Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream in your Ninja Creami with a creamy base, balanced mint, and chopped chocolate for a rejuvenating bite. Start with 1 cup cream, 1 cup milk, 2 tbsp sugar, and 1 tsp…

You’ll craft a silky pear ice cream with a lush cream base, where pears lend delicate perfume and each bite feels lush on the tongue. Start with a rich mix of cream, milk, sugar, and egg yolks, then temper and…

This old-fashioned pineapple ice cream blends bright fruit notes with a creamy, archival texture achieved through careful tempering and precise proportions. You’ll start with pineapple juice or crushed pineapple, heavy cream, and milk, plus a measured sugar and a pinch…

Crave a Cherry Garcia–style scoop? You’ll start with a rich, vanilla-scented custard, warm and glossy as it coats your spoon. Fold in lush, pitted cherries and dark chocolate ribbons that thread through every velvety swirl. Chill until velvet-soft, then churn…

This Blue Bell–style ice cream starts with a rich, velvety vanilla base you can customize with mix-ins. You’ll combine 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 4 egg yolks;…

Ben & Jerry’s vanilla ice cream base relies on a smooth dairy blend and precise temperature control, using 2 cups heavy cream and 2 cups whole milk with 2/3 cup sugar, a pinch of salt, and 4 lightly beaten yolks.…

Make a silky strawberry custard base in your Cuisinart by blending 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 1/8 tsp salt, and fresh chopped strawberries, then chill the mixture until cold. Churn until thick and glossy, then…