Non-Custard Style Homemade Ice Cream

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Non-custard style ice cream is made without eggs and does not call for the careful cooking that the custard style ice cream requires. Even though the non-custard style ice cream is not as smooth, it can still have a wonderfully rich flavor. It will contain less fat than the custard style and there are lighter versions that can be made using ingredients, such as half & half, whole milk, low fat milk, and yogurt, rather than heavy cream. These recipes will not produce ice cream as rich and smooth as the custard style but is will still be a delicious homemade treat. Provided below is a non-custard style homemade ice cream recipe made with strawberries. The freezing method shown below uses a electric ice cream maker that has a freezing unit and does not require the use of ice. Other freezing methods can also be used with this non-custard style ice cream recipe. For other freezing methods, see Homemade Ice Cream Freezing Methods.

Preparing the Non-Custard Style Ice Cream Mixture - Strawberry

Ingredients:
3 cups quartered strawberries 1/3 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1 cup sugar		1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup half and half 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups chilled whipping cream
Prepare Strawberries Clean strawberries and cut into quarters. Place in a bowl and mash slightly. Sprinkle with sugar and stir until mixed in thoroughly. Set strawberries aside.
Scalding Milk Pour the milk into a heavy saucepan. Over medium heat bring the milk to a gentle simmer (approximately 175°F) or until it begins to bubble around the edges. Remove from the heat.
Add Sugar and Salt After removing from the heat, add the sugar and salt to the scalded milk.
Stir the scalded milk until sugar and salt are completely dissolved.
Add Remaining Ingredients Add half and half, vanilla, and whipping cream. Stir until well blended.
Cooling Ice Cream Mixture Pour into a bowl and allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
Chill and Age Ice Cream Mixture Once the mixture has cooled, cover with plastic wrap and allow the mixture to age in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours. This aging process will give the mixture better whipping qualities and produce ice cream with more body and a smoother texture.
Finish Strawberries Finish mashing strawberries to desired consistency. Should produce approximately 2 1/2 cups of sauce.
Cover the strawberries and place them in the refrigerator until just before adding them to the ice cream.
Prepare for Freezing Process After aging (chilling) the mixture, remove from the refrigerator and stir the mixture. The ice cream is now ready for the freezing process.
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Freezing with an Electric Ice Cream Maker with a Freezing Unit

The instructions below are for using an electric ice cream maker that uses a built-in freezing unit that has a cooling liquid between a double insulated walled. The unit is placed in the freezer for the cooling liquid to freeze and that does the work that the ice and salt does in the unit above. This is just one type of model. Realize that there are many different types of ice cream makers and unless you have this same model, it is best to read the user's manual for your model before beginning the freezing process. This type of freezing process is also a "stir freezing" method because the ice cream is being stirred throughout the freezing process. Other freezing methods can also be used with this non-custard style ice cream recipe. For other freezing methods, see Homemade Ice Cream Freezing Methods.

Churning Once the cover and mixing arm are secured, turn the unit on to start the ice cream maker churning. The freezing unit turns and the mixing arm is stationery.
Pour the ice cream mixture into the chilled unit through the opening on the top of the cover. Fill it no more than 1/2 inch from the top. If you are going to be adding flavoring ingredients at the end of the process be sure to leave room in the freezing unit.
When Ice Cream is Done The unit should run for 25 to 40 minutes before the ice cream has thickened enough. Start checking the ice cream after 25 minutes. Depending on the amount of ice cream in the unit it may take additional time. The ice cream should be thick but too soft to scoop. This consistency is good for adding in flavorings.
When the ice cream is ready, add the strawberry sauce and churn until evenly mixed into the ice cream.
Remove the cover and pull out the mixing arm. Use a spatula to remove the ice cream.
If flavorings do not seem to be completely mixed, quickly stir by hand to distribute evenly.
Hardening the Ice Cream Pack the ice cream down in the can and replace the cover (plug hole in cover with the cork) or scrape the ice cream into another container with an airtight cover. Be sure to leave at least 1/2 inch head space for expansion. Place the ice cream in the freezer for several hours to harden.
After the ice cream has hardened sufficiently, take the ice cream container out of the freezer, remove the cover and scoop ice cream into bowls or cones. Serve and enjoy!