Quick and Easy Soft Serve Ice Cream (also known as small batch ice cream in a bag) is smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream made with no special equipment and ready in about 5 minutes! All you need is a little arm strength, and then the ice cream will be ready to enjoy! This is a wonderful recipe for kids to be involved! I also have delicious no-churn ice cream you will love.Ingredients & Substitutions Heavy Cream: Heavy cream, also known as heavy whipping cream, is commonly used in ice cream recipes for its high-fat content.The fat in heavy cream adds richness and smoothness to the ice cream, resulting in a creamy and luxurious texture.

For a lighter option, you could use half and half or whole milk.However, that will change the consistency of the ice cream.Milk: Just like using high-fat heavy cream, I prefer whole milk for the richest and creamiest ice cream.

If using milk that is lower in fat, the ice cream will not be as thick.Sugar: Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the ice cream.It also dissolves easily to ensure it is evenly distributed.

Vanilla: Vanilla extract adds flavor.Salt: Salt is used when making ice cream to keep the ice cold enough to make it.Without it, the ice will melt too fast.

Rock salt, also known as ice cream salt, is often used but sometimes hard to find.So, I recommend kosher salt.You could also use Himalayan pink salt or Maldon sea salt.

If using rock salt or Himalayan pink salt, double the amount in the recipe.Use t

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