Recipe: How to Make Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Machine

HOW TO MAKE ICE CREAM WITHOUT AN ICE CREAM MACHINE
Source: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt by Mable Hoffman

Refrigerator-Freezer Still Freezing:
If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can make ice cream in the freezer compartment of your refrigerator. This method is called still freezing. Because this method does not continuously agitate the ice cream during the freezing process, the quantity and texture varies slightly from that produced in an ice cream maker. For a smoother and creamier product by this method, beat the mixture two or three times during the freezing process.

1. FOOD-PROCESSOR TECHNIQUE
Pour prepared ingredients into a loaf pan or 8-inch square baking pan. Cover with foil or plastic wrap, and place in freezer. Freeze until solid (1 to 2 hours). Break frozen mixture into pieces; spoon into a food processor fitted with a metal blade Process until soft but not melted. Repeat freezing and processing one or two more times, if desired.

2. MIXER TECHNIQUE
Pour prepared ice cream ingredients into a metal mixer bowl, cover with foil or plastic wrap. and place in freezer. Freeze about 2 hours or until ice cream is firm at the edges and semi-soft in the center. Beat with electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft hut not melted. Repeat freezing and beating one or two more times, if desired.

After final processing or beating, stir or fold in any whole or chopped nuts, pieces of candy or cookies, and pieces of fruit or prepared ingredients you choose to produce a swirled or marbled effect.

Serve after final beating or return to freezer and serve later.