Ice Cream!

Peach Ice Cream

This post is for my buddy and co-worker Michele.   I can take no credit for it -- check out the wonderful blog at Macaroni and Cheesecake.  When I saw her post, I thought ohhhhhh . . . must try this.  Could it really work?  The answer:  YES.  

I used to have an ice-cream maker.  It was an attachment to another kitchen appliance.  We also had an old-fashioned crank maker, too.  They both worked well, but have gone by the wayside.  Making ice cream was such a . . . project. And who has rock salt kicking around, unless you live in snow country?  When I saw this recipe, I was really intrigued.  Technically, I suppose it is more of a frozen dessert than a true ice cream, but you could argue that point.  It doesn't get much easier.  Combine sweetened, condensed milk and whipped cream.  You can stop there, or you can add a little vanilla or other flavoring.  Then, go crazy.  Chopped-up candy bars?  Great.  Nuts and chocolate syrup?  Sure!  Marshmallows.  Coconut.  Fruit.  Just whip it up, and put it into a covered container.  Freeze.  I was so curious the first time that after an hour and a half in the freezer, I grabbed a spoon.  It was like soft-serve.  EXCELLENT.  After dinner, we each had a small bowl.  It was frozen hard, just like "real" ice cream.  I made a half-batch, because I would rather have small batches of different types.  I have a short attention span.  Peach today; chocolate tomorrow.  It also doesn't take up much room in the freezer.  Michele, Mr. I and young Mr. K are going to be so happy when you make this!

Whipping the cream

Sweetened, condensed milk, whipped cream, a little vanilla and chopped peaches.

Into a freezer container it went.