Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in creamy, dreamy homemade vanilla soft serve ice cream! This recipe delivers the same delightful texture and taste as your favorite restaurant or fast-food soft serve, but with the added bonus of knowing exactly what's in it. Perfect for a hot summer day or any time you crave a sweet treat. Easily customizable to your preferred sweetness and vanilla intensity!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 4434.1 kcal
Protein 133g
Rating 3.7 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream

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How to Make Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of whole milk and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.
  2. Prepare your instant vanilla pudding mix according to the package directions. Set aside to cool slightly.
  3. Once the pudding has cooled, add it to the milk and sugar mixture. Using an electric mixer, blend until completely smooth and well combined.
  4. Gently fold in 8 ounces of thawed Cool Whip and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour the ice cream mixture into your 1-gallon ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions (typically 20-30 minutes).
  6. Once churned, serve immediately for a soft-serve consistency, or transfer to an airtight container and freeze for a firmer texture.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

178 g

Sugar

2647g

Fat

474g

Carbs

251g

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