The easiest way to make a soft serve-like consistency at home involves blending hard ice cream with heavy cream.
Method: Blending Ice Cream with Heavy Cream
This method uses readily available ingredients to transform regular hard ice cream into a smoother, softer consistency, resembling soft serve.
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather your favorite hard ice cream and heavy cream.
- Add Heavy Cream: In a bowl, add ⅓ part heavy cream for every part of hard ice cream. For example, if you have 1 cup of hard ice cream, add ⅓ cup of heavy cream.
- Blend: Use a blender or food processor to combine the ice cream and heavy cream until smooth and creamy. The mixture should be softer and more liquid than the original hard ice cream.
- Transfer and Freeze (Optional): For a firmer soft serve consistency, transfer the blended mixture to a Ziploc bag or freezer-safe container and let it set in the freezer for a short period. This step is optional and depends on your desired level of softness.
- Serve: Scoop the soft serve into cones or bowls and enjoy!
This technique allows you to create a delicious and convenient soft serve alternative at home without needing a dedicated soft serve machine.
