I scream for HOMEMADE ice cream!

I believe the best homemade food you can make is ice cream, there is really nothing that beats it. Here is a truly homemade recipe from the recent Rachel Ray Magazine, you'll also find a recipe at the bottom for homemade heavy cream (it really works!) Have fun and enjoy!

Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
1 Quart

4 large egg yolks
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
3/4 cup milk
ice water
3 tablespoons key lime juice
3/4 cup chopped graham cracker

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar and the sale.
2. In a medium saucepan, whisk the cream, milke and remainin 1/2 cup sugar over medium heat until just beginning to simmer, about 5 minutes.
3. Add to the egg mixture in a slow strea, whisking constantly, them pour into the saucepan.
4. Cook over medium-love heat, stirring constantly until the custard thickens and registers 175 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, about 8 minutes.
5. Strain the custard into a bowl set in an ice water bath; stir in the key lime juice. Let cool, the cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
6. Using an ice cream machine, process teh custard according to the manufactuere's instructions. Fold in the graham cracks, then transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm, about 4 hours.

Homemade Heavy Cream Substitute
Makes 3 cups

1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese or cottage cheese
1 1/2 cups vanilla yogurt

Directions
1. Combine the ingredients and mix until well blended and smooth.
2. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
3. For best results, refridgerate at least 10 hours before using.
4. Use as needed.

Enjoy some hot fudge with your delicious treat!

Homemade hot fudge sauce
2 tablespoons margarine, melted
1/3 cup cocoa (Hershey's)
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. In a microwave proof bowl, combine margarine, water and cocoa.
2. With wire whisk, blend in condensed milk.
3. Microwave on high 1 minute then whisk to blend.
4. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes more on high. Add vanilla and blend with whisk completely.
5. Serve over your favorite ice cream.
6. Store in 1 pint canning jar, cool and refrigerate.
7. Can be rewarmed in jar (lid removed) in microwave--add a bit of water if it thickens too much.


Homemade Sweetened condensed Milk
Makes 10 ounces

1 cup dry milk
2/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup boiling water
3 tablespoons melted butter

1. Put ingredients in blender and whip until smooth.