Tangy Sour Cream Ice Cream
Indulge in this refreshing sour cream ice cream, crafted with just four simple ingredients. Perfectly creamy and tangy, it’s an ideal treat to enjoy on its own or as a delightful topping for an apple crisp. This version is effortlessly prepared using an ice cream maker, allowing you to savor its deliciousness immediately.
For a unique and intriguing flavor experience, use homemade vanilla sugar in this recipe. The sour cream adds the perfect touch of acidity, creating a tang that might make you think there’s lemon in the mix.
However, the delightful, slightly lemony taste comes solely from the sour cream, making this ice cream a truly unique and exciting treat
? Ingredients
- Sour cream: Adds a zesty, lemon-like flavor that makes this ice cream uniquely tangy. (You can also make delicious cookies with sour cream!)
- Yogurt: Contributes a creamy texture and mild tanginess, balancing the overall flavor.
- Sugar: Sweetens the ice cream, enhancing its flavor without overpowering the tangy notes.
- Vanilla sugar: I highly recommend using homemade vanilla sugar to boost the vanilla intensity. Check out our recipe for homemade vanilla sugar for the best results.
See the recipe card for quantities.
? Step-by-Step
? Instructions
Step 1: Use any ice cream maker. I prefer the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment.
Step 2: Put all ingredients in a mixing bowl and mix well with the whisk attachment.
Step 3: Ensure your ice cream maker bowl is well-frozen and place it in your KitchenAid.
Step 4: Pour in the mixture, insert the dasher, and churn for 22-25 minutes.
Step 5: Enjoy your ice cream immediately or transfer it to an ice cream container and store it in the freezer.
Step 6: Serve with fresh fruit or as a topping for a tasty apple crisp.
?️ Storage and Longevity
Store your homemade sour cream ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. It will maintain its best quality for up to 2 weeks. For optimal texture and flavor, allow the ice cream to soften at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
? Equipment
- Ice cream maker and stand mixer – I use KitchenAid stand mixer with a whisk attachment and an ice cream attachment for this recipe.
- Mixing bowl
- Ice cream scoop
- Spatula
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Quick Sour Cream Ice Cream
Equipment
- Kitchen machine with whisk attachment
- Ice cream container
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups Sour cream
- 1 cup Yogurt
- ¾ cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp Vanilla sugar
Instructions
- Use any ice cream maker you have on hand. I prefer the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment.
- Combine 2.5 cups Sour cream, 1 cup Yogurt, ¾ cup Granulated sugar, and 2 tsp Vanilla sugar in a mixing bowl and mix well with a whisk attachment.2.5 cups Sour cream, 1 cup Yogurt, ¾ cup Granulated sugar, 2 tsp Vanilla sugar
- Ensure your ice cream maker bowl is well-frozen and place it in your KitchenAid.
- Pour in the mixture, insert the dasher, and churn for 22-25 minutes.
- Enjoy your ice cream immediately, or transfer it to an ice cream container and store in the freezer.
- Serve with fresh fruit or as a topping for a tasty apple crisp.
Nutrition
⛑️ Food Safety
- Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
- Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove
For further information, check Safe Food Handling – FDA.
Mmmmm….this was THE best summer treat!!! Sweet, creamy and a little tangy. It was the perfect July treat!!!
Thank you so much, Liz! I am glad you enjoyed it!
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Thank you!
This sour cream ice-cream is so so good! Love it on its own as well as on top of apple crumble!
Thank you, Jacqueline! I am glad you enjoyed it!
This sour cream ice cream was such a nice change from my usual ice cream! It was perfect topped with peach jam!
Peach jam with this sour cream ice cream sounds like a perfect match! Thanks, Jeri!
Sourcream ice cream is delicious, I loved it, Great dessert idea.
Thank you, Swathi!