5 Easy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Using Flavour Concentrates (Including Sugar-Free & Fat-Free Options)

Creating homemade ice cream is a delightful way to experiment with flavours, especially when using high-quality food flavour concentrates. At Flavours To Go, we offer a wide range of these concentrates, allowing you to craft unique and delicious ice creams at home. Below are five easy recipes, each utilizing our premium flavour concentrates. For optimal taste, we recommend using 5 ml of flavour concentrate per cup of liquid in your ice cream base.

Each recipe includes a sugar-free and fat-free option so you can enjoy your favourite frozen treats guilt-free!

1. Cherry Crush Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream (or fat-free half & half for a lighter option)
• 1 cup whole milk (or unsweetened almond milk for dairy-free and fat-free option)
• 3/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute such as erythritol or monk fruit sweetener)
• 15 ml Cherry Crush flavour concentrate by Flavour West
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream (or fat-free alternative), whole milk (or almond milk), and sugar (or substitute) until dissolved.
2. Add the Cherry Crush flavour concentrate and a pinch of salt, stirring well.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

2. Coffee Waffle Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream (or fat-free half & half)
• 1 cup whole milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free alternative)
• 3/4 cup sugar (or preferred sugar-free sweetener)
• 15 ml Coffee Waffle One-shot flavour
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar (or alternative) in a bowl until the sugar is fully dissolved.
2. Stir in the Coffee Waffle flavour concentrate and a pinch of salt.
3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn as per the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Once churned, transfer the ice cream to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours before enjoying.

3. Double Chocolate Indulgence Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream (or fat-free milk alternative)
• 1 cup whole milk (or unsweetened cashew milk for a creamy dairy-free option)
• 3/4 cup sugar (or a sugar-free substitute)
• 15 ml Double Chocolate V2 flavour concentrate by Capella
• 2 tbsp cocoa powder
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and cocoa powder. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar and cocoa powder are dissolved.
2. Remove from heat and let the mixture cool. Once cooled, stir in the Double Chocolate V2 flavour concentrate and a pinch of salt.
3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. After churning, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

4. Mango Tropical Bliss Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream (or fat-free half & half)
• 1 cup whole milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free option)
• 3/4 cup sugar (or sugar substitute)
• 15 ml Mango Indian Special flavour concentrate by Flavour Art
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
2. Add the Mango Indian Special flavour concentrate and a pinch of salt, mixing thoroughly.
3. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn as directed by the manufacturer.
4. Once churned, transfer to a container and freeze for 2-3 hours before enjoying this tropical treat.

5. Vanilla Bourbon Pecan Ice Cream

Ingredients:

• 2 cups heavy cream (or fat-free milk alternative)
• 1 cup whole milk (or oat milk for a plant-based alternative)
• 3/4 cup sugar (or sugar-free substitute)
• 15 ml Vanilla Bourbon flavour concentrate by Flavour Art
• 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped (optional for nut-free option)
• Pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Combine the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar in a mixing bowl, whisking until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Stir in the Vanilla Bourbon flavour concentrate and a pinch of salt.
3. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn following the manufacturer’s instructions.
4. During the last few minutes of churning, add the chopped toasted pecans if using.
5. Transfer the finished ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.

Final Tips for Perfect Homemade Ice Cream:

• Chill Your Mixture: Ensure your ice cream base is well-chilled before churning for a smoother texture.
• Storage: Store your homemade ice cream in an airtight container to prevent ice crystal formation.
• Experiment: Feel free to mix and match flavour concentrates to create your own unique ice cream flavours.
• Dairy-Free & Sugar-Free Adjustments: Use alternative milk options and sugar substitutes to cater to dietary preferences.

Embarking on the journey of homemade ice cream allows you to tailor each batch to your taste preferences. With the premium flavour concentrates available at Flavours To Go, the possibilities are endless. Happy churning!