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🍨 Vanilla Ice Cream Bars – Creamy, Classic & Homemade Bliss
Introduction
Vanilla Ice Cream Bars are proof that simplicity can be extraordinary. Smooth, creamy, lightly sweet, and delicately perfumed with vanilla, these frozen treats bring back childhood memories while feeling elegant enough for grown-up dessert lovers. Made with everyday ingredients and no ice-cream machine, this recipe delivers rich texture and clean flavor in every bite. Perfect for hot days, family gatherings, or late-night cravings straight from the freezer.
🧾 Ingredients
- 160 g whipping heavy cream
- 200 g milk
- 35 g milk powder
- 15 g sugar
- 10 g condensed milk
- 10 g cornstarch
- 2 g vanilla extract
(Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, crushed cookies, caramel swirl, fruit puree)
🧑🍳 Instructions (Step-by-Step)
- Combine the base
In a saucepan, add the heavy cream, milk, milk powder, sugar, and condensed milk. Whisk well until fully blended and smooth. - Cook gently
Place the pot over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid scorching. Heat until the mixture is warm and slightly steamy—do not boil. - Thicken the mixture
Sprinkle in the cornstarch while stirring continuously. Keep stirring until the mixture thickens into a smooth, custard-like consistency. - Finish with vanilla
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Mix well to distribute the flavor evenly. - Mold and freeze
Pour the mixture into ice-cream bar molds. Tap gently to remove air bubbles. - Freeze
Freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until fully set. - Unmold & enjoy
Briefly run the molds under warm water, release the bars, and enjoy!
🔥 Methods & Techniques (Why This Works)
- Cornstarch thickening creates a creamy texture without eggs
- Milk powder boosts milk flavor and improves body
- Low heat cooking prevents separation and keeps the base smooth
- Condensed milk adds sweetness and richness without extra sugar
📜 A Short History of Ice Cream Bars
Ice cream bars became popular in the early 1920s when frozen desserts on sticks revolutionized street treats. Vanilla quickly became the gold standard—neutral, comforting, and endlessly customizable. Homemade versions like this one honor that tradition while giving full control over sweetness, quality, and flavor.
🧊 Formation & Texture
- Smooth, creamy interior
- Firm but not icy
- Balanced sweetness
- Clean vanilla aroma
Perfect for dipping in chocolate, rolling in nuts, or serving plain.
❤️ Who Loves These Ice Cream Bars?
- Kids craving classic frozen treats
- Adults who love clean, simple flavors
- Dessert lovers avoiding eggs
- Home cooks who want no-machine recipes
- Anyone who enjoys customizing flavors
🍫 Serving Methods Loved by Fans
- Dip in melted dark or milk chocolate
- Sprinkle with crushed nuts or cookies
- Drizzle with caramel or strawberry sauce
- Serve alongside brownies or waffles
- Enjoy straight from the freezer on a hot day
🌟 Conclusion
These Vanilla Ice Cream Bars are the ultimate homemade frozen dessert—easy, reliable, and endlessly adaptable. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, they prove that classic vanilla never goes out of style. Once you make them, they’ll become a freezer staple you’ll come back to again and again.
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- Add chocolate-coated variation
- Rewrite it for kids, keto-style, or dairy-free
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