Homemade Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream is worth the trouble! Use either an electric or hand-turned freezer to make delicious, creamy ice cream. For best results, the mixture should be cold before it is put into the container, and the container should not be filled more than 3/4 full, to allow for expansion. Use 4 to 5 parts […]

Fresh Peach Ice Cream

2 cups finely chopped, small ripe peaches (Small peaches are better for taste and low water content.) 1 1/4 cups sugar Juice of 1/2 a lemon 2 large eggs 1 cup Longmont Dairy milk 2 cups Longmont Dairy whipping cream Combine the peaches, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the lemon juice in a bowl. […]

French Vanilla Ice Cream

4 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 2 cups LDF milk 2 cups LDF whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla Mix the slightly beaten egg yolks with sugar and salt. Scald milk and cream in a double boiler. Slowly, add milk to the egg mixture, return to double boiler and cook; stir the custard […]

Easy Lime-Sherbet

1 three-ounce package lime gelatin 1 cup boiling water 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind 1 1/2 cups sugar 4 to 6 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 quart Longmont Dairy milk 6 drops green food coloring Garnish Dissolve gelatin in boiling water. Add lemon rind and sugar, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Cool and stir in […]

Dirt Cake

Fun to decorate for Fall or Halloween 1 pound Oreo Cookies 12 oz. Cream cheese, softened 4 cups Longmont Dairy Milk 3 small packages instant vanilla pudding mix 12 oz. Longmont Dairy Whipping Cream—whipped until moderately firm 8 clear plastic party cups, 6-10 ounce size 8 gummy worm candies Whip the cream and chill. Freeze, […]

Custard Ice Cream

Another version of custard. Not so sweet, it is perfect served with sauces. 5 eggs, slightly beaten 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 6 cups milk, scalded 4 cups heavy cream 2 tablespoons vanilla Combine eggs, sugar, and salt in saucepan. Carefully pour hot milk over egg mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over low heat […]

Creamy Custard Pie

A specialty from Fae Burgess’ kitchen. Active in the Longmont community for over 50 years, it is estimated* that during that time, Fae has baked nearly 22,387 pies. *(Note – Estimate is biased. The editor is her daughter-in-law.) 2 cups Longmont Dairy Milk 3 eggs 1/3 cup sugar Nutmeg to taste 1 unbaked Pie Crust […]

Classic Vanilla Custard Ice Cream

Homemade ice cream is worth the trouble! Use either an electric or hand-turned freezer to make delicious, creamy ice cream. For best results, the mixture should be cold before it is put into the container, and the container should not be filled more than 3/4 full, to allow for expansion. Use 4 to 5 parts […]

Choco-Berry Milk Chiller

Dazzle your kids with this fun, nutrient-packed chiller Ingredients: 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup, divided 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup 1 cup Longmont Dairy Farm 2% chocolate milk Multi-colored sprinkles (optional) Fresh or frozen raspberries or strawberries (optional) Stir 2 tablespoons chocolate syrup and 2 tablespoons raspberry syrup into chocolate milk and mix thoroughly. Chill mixture in […]

Chocolate Lover’s Gelato

There are no eggs in this recipe — it’s the cornstarch that gives the gelato a smooth, silky texture. Fine chocolate makes this an elegant dessert! 3 1/4 cups LDF whole milk 1/4 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch Scant 1/4 teaspoon salt 7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), finely chopped Bring 2 1/2 cups […]