Ice cream for kids

Cookinero 23 Sep 2025

Ice cream is a favorite treat for children. Making dessert at home guarantees that you are offering your child not only a tasty but also a healthy dessert. Children will definitely like this banana ice cream recipe. When buying bananas, choose fully ripe fruits. Put aside those with a greenish peel, as such a banana will spoil the taste of the ice cream. If desired, you can add powdered sugar to the treat and replace the sugar with honey.

How to cook Ice cream for kids

Step 1

Ice cream for kids

Prepare the milk mixture. Pour milk and cream into a saucepan, stir and place on low heat, bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 2

Ice cream for kids

Prepare the egg mixture. Place the egg yolks in a water bath. Add sugar, adding it in small portions and whisking until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture becomes milky, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Ice cream for kids

Prepare the cream. Remove the boiled milk and cream from the stove. Pour the egg yolks into the mixture and mix thoroughly. Return the pan to the stove. Cook the mixture until it thickens completely, stirring constantly.

Step 4

Ice cream for kids

Cool the cream. Fill a large bowl with ice or cold water, place the saucepan with the cream in it, stir occasionally. Wait until the cream cools.

Step 5

Ice cream for kids

Prepare banana puree. Blend bananas in a blender until smooth, remove cream from the refrigerator and quickly combine with puree. Place the resulting mass in molds and put in the freezer for 3-4 hours.

Ice cream for kids - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes! For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut milk instead of the milk and cream combination. The result will be creamy with a subtle coconut flavor.
When stored in an airtight container in the freezer, this ice cream is best enjoyed within 1-2 weeks for optimal texture and flavor.
Ensure you're cooking over low heat and stirring constantly. If it's still runny, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold milk and whisk it into the warm mixture, then cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Absolutely! This recipe is designed for the freezer method. For a smoother texture, take it out after 1-2 hours, give it a vigorous stir to break up ice crystals, then return it to freeze.
After combining the banana puree, try folding in crushed cookies, mini chocolate chips, or small berry pieces before freezing for a fun surprise.
You can slightly reduce the sugar, but keep in mind it affects texture. For a lower-sugar option, very ripe bananas will provide more natural sweetness.
Let it sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping. For easy serving, dip your ice cream scoop in warm water first.

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