Dairy Queen Ice Cream
Recreate the magic of your favorite soft-serve treat with this homemade Dairy Queen Ice Cream recipe! Crafted with simple ingredients like whole milk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, this no-fuss recipe delivers the creamy, dreamy texture you crave with just 15 minutes of prep time. A pinch of salt enhances the flavor profile, while an optional touch of gelatin adds an extra layer of smoothness to mimic that signature soft-serve experience. Whether you serve it straight from the ice cream maker as a classic soft-serve or freeze it for a firmer finish, this crowd-pleasing dessert is perfect for cones, bowls, or indulgent dessert creations. Impress your family and friends with this DIY delight that’s sure to be a hit at any gathering!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole milk
- 1 cup Heavy whipping cream
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Gelatin powder (optional for added creaminess)
- 2 tablespoons Cold water (for dissolving gelatin, if using)
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, heavy whipping cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved.
If using gelatin, sprinkle the gelatin powder over cold water in a small bowl. Let it sit for 5 minutes to bloom. Then heat the mixture gently in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or until the gelatin dissolves completely. Stir the dissolved gelatin into the milk mixture.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions. For best results, chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours before churning.
Churn the mixture in the ice cream maker until it reaches a soft-serve consistency. This process typically takes 20-25 minutes depending on your machine.
For a classic soft-serve texture, serve immediately as-is. If you prefer a firmer consistency, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 1-2 hours before serving.
Enjoy your homemade soft-serve ice cream in a cone, a bowl, or as part of your favorite dessert creations!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1701 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.6 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 57.1 g | 286% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 299 mg | 100% | |
| Sodium | 860 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.7 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 174.5 g | ||
| Protein | 17.9 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.4 mcg | 27% | |
| Calcium | 601 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 750 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
