Rival Ice Cream Maker Recipes
This Rival ice cream maker recipe guide shows how to make creamy homemade vanilla ice cream using simple ingredients, easy mixing steps, real-kitchen tips, and flavor variations like strawberry, chocolate, and cookies & cream — all made in a classic Rival ice cream maker.
Equipment
- 1 Rival Ice Cream Maker (electric or old crank — both rock)
- 2 Ice (lots — more than you think… trust me)
- 3 Rock salt (coarse — not table salt)
- 4 Mixing bowl
- 6 Whisk
- 7 Measuring cups + spoons
- 8 The little patience that remains after a long day
Ingredients
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup sugar
1½ tsp vanilla extract
Small pinch of salt
For the bucket (outside canister):
Ice cubes (plenty)
Rock salt
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whisk milk and sugar until fully dissolved.
Add heavy cream, vanilla, and a tiny pinch of salt.
Pour the mixture into the Rival ice cream canister.
Don’t cross the fill line — trust me… messy story.
Seal the canister and place it in the bucket.
Layer ice and rock salt around it — ice → salt → ice → salt.
Turn on the machine and let it churn 25–35 minutes.
When it thickens and the motor slows — it’s ready.
Enjoy soft-serve style or freeze 1 hour for firmer scoops.
Notes
- Too icy? Use more cream or churn less.
- Over-salty freeze? Reduce rock salt layers.
- Don’t leave it churning forever — it over-hardens.