How to Make Simple Homemade Ice Cream

Ice-cream is a great sweet treat that is very versatile. You can serve it on its own or to accompany a variety of different desserts. There are lots of different ways to make ice-cream and hundreds of different flavors to choose from. Ice-cream can be made in a number of different ways. This first recipe is a bit of a cheat, but it tastes delicious.. I've chosen to make it with blueberries but you could use any frozen fruit you like.

To make this ice-cream for 4 people, you will need:

• 300 mil heavy cream
• 1/4 cup superfine sugar
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup fresh raspberries.

Start by making a custard by heating the cream in a pan until it is just coming to the boil. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and add the sugar. Whisk until it becomes light and fluffy. Now, add a little of the warmed cream, whisking vigorously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Gradually add in the rest of the cream and whisk well. Now return the cream and egg mixture to the pan and heat, stirring continuously. When it thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla, honey and raspberries. Allow to cool to room temp and then refrigerate for 1 hour. Pour into ice-cream machine. Switch on to low speed and in 20 minutes, your ice-cream should be ready to serve.

Like many ice-creams, this one has a custard base. To make enough for 4 generous servings, you will need:

• 300 ml heavy cream
• 2 egg yolks
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tsp cinnamon (more if you want a stronger flavor)

To make the ice-cream, heat the cream in a pan until it is just coming to the boil. In a separate bowl, beat the egg yolks and add the sugar. Whisk until it becomes light and fluffy. Now, add a little of the warmed cream, whisking vigorously to prevent the eggs from cooking. Gradually add in the rest of the cream and whisk well. Now return the cream and egg mixture to the pan and heat, stirring continuously. When it thickens enough to coat the back of a wooden spoon, remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and cinnamon Allow to cool to room temp and then refrigerate for about an hour. Pour mix into an ice-cream maker and in 20 minutes, you should have delicious, thick cinnamon ice-cream.

This has a slightly different flavor to it but if you like condensed milk, you will love this ice-cream. To serve four people you will need:

• 300 ml half and half (single cream)
• 150 ml condensed milk (chilled)
• 1 tsp vanilla

Simply mix the ingredients together thoroughly, pour into ice-cream machine and mix until set (around 20-25 minutes). I like this on pancakes with fresh strawberries.