Sisters of Lourdes Ice Cream was the recipes used by the Sisters of Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, Kentucky. It is now known as Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital.

Many hospitals provide comfort foods, including ice cream, as part of their nutrition services, especially for patients recovering from illness or surgery.

Tips for Success for Sisters of Lourdes Ice Cream

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
Experiment with flavors and mix-ins!
Always refer to your ice cream maker’s manual for specific instructions and tips.

Basic Steps to Make Ice Cream

1. Prepare the Ice Cream Base

For a No-Cook Base: Combine heavy cream, milk, sugar, and flavorings in a bowl, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
For a Custard Base: Heat milk and sugar until warm. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks, then gradually add the warm milk mixture, stirring constantly. Return the mixture to the heat and cook until thickened. Cool the mixture before churning.

2. Chill the Base

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 2-4 hours, or overnight, to ensure it’s very cold. This helps in achieving a smoother texture.

3. Prepare the Ice Cream Maker

If using a pre-freezer bowl, ensure it has been frozen for at least 24 hours. If your machine has a built-in compressor, no pre-freezing is necessary.

4. Churn the Sisters of Lourdes Ice Cream

Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream maker. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding churning time (typically 20-40 minutes).
Keep an eye on the machine as it churns. The mixture should thicken and increase in volume.

5. Add Mix-ins (optional)

In the last few minutes of churning, you can add mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit pieces.

6. Freeze the Ice Cream

Once churning is complete, transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for a few hours to firm up the texture.

7. Serve Sisters of Lourdes Ice Cream

Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.

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Sisters of Lourdes Ice Cream

Print Recipe

This recipe was used by the Sisters of Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, Kentucky.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: varies
Category: Dessert
Method: Ice Cream Maker
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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4 whole eggs
3 cups granulated sugar
1 (13 ounce) can evaporated milk
3 pints Half-and-Half*
Vanilla extract

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Instructions

Beat together the above ingredients. Add ingredients listed under one of the following variations.
Freeze as per ice cream maker’s instructions.

Variations

Peach

To the basic recipe add 6 or 7 finely chopped (or put in blender) ripe peaches.

Banana

To the basic recipe add 3 mashed, ripe bananas.

Chocolate

In the basic recipe substitute 1 can Hershey’s syrup for 1 cup of sugar.

Chocolate Chip

Partially freeze chocolate ice cream, then add 1/2 cup finely grated baking chocolate, chocolate candy bar or chocolate chips.

Cherry

To the basic recipe add 1/4 cup finely chopped maraschino cherries and 2 tablespoons cherry juice.

Coffee

Add 2 tablespoons instant coffee powder to the basic recipe and freeze.

Peppermint

Crush 1/2 pound peppermint candy. Soak in milk for 2 hours and add to basic recipe. Freeze.

Praline

Crumble 6 pralines into basic recipe and freeze.

Strawberry

To the basic recipe add 1 1/2 cups strawberries. When this mixture is partially frozen, add 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries.

Notes

* Add only enough Half-and-Half in the basic recipe to fill the freezer 2/3 full.