5 Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Your Kids Will Love

Summer is the perfect time for kitchen experiments, and homemade ice cream is a great way to cool down and have fun with the kids. Here are five simple recipes for ice cream that are sure to delight the youngest members of the family.

Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients:

200 g dark chocolate

300 ml heavy cream

200 ml milk

100 g sugar

Preparation: Melt the chocolate in a double boiler and let it cool. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream, add the milk and sugar, and then the cooled chocolate. Mix everything well and place in the freezer for a few hours, stirring occasionally.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients:

500 g strawberries

200 ml heavy cream

100 ml milk

100 g sugar

Preparation: Wash the strawberries and remove the stems, then blend them into a smooth puree. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream, add the milk and sugar, and finally the strawberry puree. Mix everything well and pour into a container. Freeze for at least 4 hours, stirring every hour.

Vanilla Ice Cream

Ingredients:

500 ml heavy cream

200 ml milk

150 g sugar

1 vanilla bean

Preparation: Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. In a saucepan, heat the milk with the sugar and vanilla (both seeds and bean). After cooling, remove the vanilla bean. Whip the heavy cream and gently combine it with the vanilla milk. Pour into a container and freeze, stirring every hour.

Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients:

3 ripe bananas

200 ml heavy cream

100 ml milk

100 g sugar

Preparation: Blend the bananas into a smooth puree. Whip the heavy cream, add the milk and sugar, and then the banana puree. Mix everything well and pour into a container. Freeze, stirring every hour, for at least 4 hours.

Yogurt Ice Cream with Fruits

Ingredients:

500 ml natural yogurt

200 g honey

200 g mixed fruits (e.g., strawberries, raspberries, blueberries)

Preparation: Mix the yogurt with the honey. Blend the fruits into a puree or cut them into small pieces. Combine the yogurt with the fruits and pour into a container. Freeze for several hours, stirring every hour. These homemade ice creams are not only a delicious snack but also a great way to spend time with your kids. You can experiment together with add-ins and flavors, creating your own unique recipes. Enjoy!