Creamy Homemade Italian Ice Creams

I had to introduce you to this ice cream maker no matter what, because since I discovered it I've been delighted. During this time of year we crave cool, sweet treats that help us beat the heat, but that also bring a smile to our faces.

Thanks to the ice cream maker and these delicious recipes, you can make authentic Italian ice cream quickly and easily! I'll tell you now that you'll enjoy them even more than the ice creams we find in ice cream parlors.

What I like most about this ice cream maker is that it allows you to create creamy Italian ice cream and with the help of a spoon you can serve it in a cone, wafer bowl, cup... Or accompanying a sponge cake or tart!

If you already own an ice cream maker, like the KitchenAid one, you should definitely try these recipes too — they'll turn out just as delicious.

Summer is for enjoying to the fullest, and if it's with ice cream, even better!

Recipes for your Ice Cream Maker

To give you ideas and help you make the most of the Ariete ice cream maker, I show you these delicious recipes to make the creamiest, most Italian-style ice cream at home. You'll love them!

Walnut Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 125 g of sugar
• 200 g of milk
• 150 g of heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 75 g of walnut halves (net weight)
• 2 tablespoons walnut liqueur

Preparation

1. Grind the walnuts very finely with the help of a chopper and mix in a bowl with the sugar.
2. Add the eggs and beat until thick.
3. Mix the cream, milk and liqueur and pour into the basket of the ice cream maker.
4. Close the ice cream maker and press the lid button to activate it.
5. Place the ice cream maker in the freezer and wait 4 to 8 hours.
6. Remove the ice cream maker from the freezer and with the help of an ice cream scoop serve the mixture as you like.

Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 150 g of sugar
• 150 g of milk
• 100 g of heavy cream
• 200 g of ripe strawberries
• 1 egg

Preparation

1. Beat the eggs with the sugar.
2. Add the strawberries in small pieces and the remaining ingredients.
3. Mix and pour the mixture into the basket of the ice cream maker.
4. Close the ice cream maker and press the lid button.
5. Place the ice cream maker in the freezer and wait 4 to 8 hours.
6. Remove the ice cream maker from the freezer and with the help of a spoon serve the mixture as you like.

Blueberry Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 150 g of sugar
• 150 g of heavy cream
• 1/2 lemon
• 300 g of frozen blueberries

Preparation

1. Let the blueberries thaw at room temperature and keep the syrup produced during thawing.
2. Sprinkle with the juice of half a lemon.
3. Add the sugar, the cream and beat the ingredients until they reach the right consistency.
4. Pour the entire mixture into the basket of the ice cream maker.
5. Close the ice cream maker and press the lid button to activate it.
6. Place the ice cream maker in the freezer and wait 4 to 8 hours.
7. Remove the ice cream maker from the freezer and with the help of a spoon serve the mixture as you like.

Milk Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 150 g of sugar
• 250 g of milk
• 150 g of heavy cream
• 4 egg whites

Preparation

1. Beat the egg whites with the sugar using a mixer, until they are light and frothy.
2. Add the milk and the cream and mix well.
3. Pour the mixture into the basket of the ice cream maker.
4. Close the ice cream maker and press the lid button to activate the mechanism.
5. Place the ice cream maker in the freezer and wait 4 to 8 hours.
6. Remove the ice cream maker from the freezer and with the help of a spoon serve the mixture as you like.

Suggested presentation for milk ice cream.

Hazelnut Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 150 g of sugar
• 200 g of milk
• 150 g of heavy cream
• 1 egg
• A pinch of vanilla
• 75 g of shelled and skinned hazelnuts

Preparation

1. Grind the hazelnuts very finely and add the sugar.
2. Add the eggs and beat everything until well whipped, then mix with the other ingredients.
3. Mix everything and pour the preparation into the basket of the ice cream maker.
4. Close the ice cream maker and press the lid button.
5. Place the ice cream maker in the freezer and wait 4 to 8 hours.
6. Remove the ice cream maker from the freezer and with the help of a spoon serve the mixture as you like.

Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 150 g of sugar
• 200 g of milk
• 200 g of heavy cream
• 75 g of chocolate
• 1 egg
• A pinch of vanilla

Preparation

1. Chop the chocolate and mix it with part of the milk and the vanilla in a double boiler.
2. Beat the eggs with the sugar.
3. Add the rest of the milk and the melted chocolate (completely cooled) to the mixture.
4. Pour the preparation into the basket of the ice cream maker.
5. Close the ice cream maker and press the lid button to activate it.
6. Place the ice cream maker in the freezer and wait 4 to 8 hours.
7. Remove the ice cream maker from the freezer and with the help of a spoon serve the mixture as you like.

You can combine the hazelnut and chocolate ice creams to obtain a delicious blend of flavors.