Description
A creamy, dreamy banana ice cream that transforms ripe bananas into a delightful frozen treat, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ripe bananas, cut into chunks
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Begin by peeling the ripe bananas and cutting them into chunks. Toss them into a large mixing bowl.
- Mash those bananas until smooth using a fork or potato masher.
- Pour in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of whole milk, along with 3/4 cup of sugar, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until combined.
- Blend the mixture with an immersion blender or regular blender for 30 seconds.
- Pour the mixture into an airtight container and chill in the fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Freeze the mixture using an ice cream maker or shallow container method, stirring every 30 minutes for the first 2-3 hours.
- Once the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency, serve it up and enjoy!
Notes
Best served with toppings like crushed nuts or chocolate sauce. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: banana, ice cream, dessert, frozen treat, sweet