Buttermilk soft serve ice cream has become a standout recipe at Carla Hall’s Southern Kitchen, and for good reason. Its delightful tanginess perfectly complements its rich creaminess and sweetness, making it utterly irresistible. Buttermilk, a beloved ingredient for chefs everywhere, not just those with Southern roots like Carla Hall, is known for adding both incredible moisture and a tender texture to baked goods and acting as a fantastic marinade for meats. Its subtle acidity and thick texture are what make it so special.
For an incredibly simple and fun Ice Cream Soft Serve recipe that’s perfect for kids, you can use an affordable children’s ice cream maker. These handy gel canisters just need to be frozen, filled with a few basic ingredients, gently mixed, and then allowed to set in the freezer for about 30 minutes until you achieve that perfect ice cream soft serve consistency. If you prefer, you can easily use the same recipe with a traditional electric ice cream maker. Alternatively, for those without a machine, you can even try this no-machine ice cream method. Making ice cream soft serve at home is a fantastic activity to enjoy with your kids, especially on a warm summer day!
Child making homemade ice cream soft serve with a hand-crank ice cream maker
Buttermilk Ice Cream Soft Serve Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or pure vanilla extract
Steps to Make Homemade Ice Cream Soft Serve:
If you are using an ice cream maker, ensure the canister is thoroughly chilled in your freezer for at least 12 hours, or follow the specific instructions provided by the manufacturer. In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy whipping cream, buttermilk, sugar, and vanilla bean paste or extract. Stir all the ice cream ingredients together until well mixed. Chill this mixture in your refrigerator for a minimum of two hours to ensure it’s properly cold before churning.
Pour the chilled ice cream mixture into your prepared ice cream maker canister. Proceed to make the ice cream according to the manufacturer’s directions. The time it takes will depend on whether you’re using a manual or electric model, and you can easily adjust the recipe quantities (double, triple, or quadruple) depending on your machine’s capacity. The freezing process typically takes around 30 minutes. Once the ice cream soft serve has reached your desired soft serve texture, you can serve it immediately for the best soft consistency. If you prefer a firmer ice cream, simply transfer it to a freezer-safe container and allow it to chill further in the freezer.
Close-up of creamy buttermilk ice cream soft serve in a container
Are you interested in exploring more recipes that feature the wonderful flavor of buttermilk? Don’t miss out on my recipes for Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits and Chocolate Chip Snack Cakes!
For a fun and engaging ice cream making experience, consider exploring the rolling ice cream maker available at Amazon.com.
Variety of homemade ice cream soft serve cones and cups
Enjoy making and tasting your delicious homemade ice cream soft serve!
