Homemade ice cream made with fresh milk, without the need for an ice cream maker.

Directions

1. Pour the cold water into a bowl, sprinkle with gelatin, and do not stir: let it set. ≈ 4 min
2. Heat the milk in a saucepan, stirring constantly. Once it begins to simmer and small bubbles form, remove the saucepan from the heat to prevent it from boiling over. ⏱ ≈ 10 min
3. Pour the warm milk into a bowl, then add the expanded gelatin and whisk until it is fully melted. ≈ 4 min
4. Add the vanilla extract and powdered sugar, then whisk again until you have a smooth, lump-free mixture. ≈ 4 min
5. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for about 90 minutes. Remove it, whisk it to smooth it out, and then return it to the refrigerator. Repeat this process every 10 minutes or so to prevent it from becoming too dense and to achieve a finer texture. ⏱ 1 hr 30 min
6. After about 90 minutes, remove the mixture from the refrigerator and place the bowl in a bowl of cold water for 30 minutes, then stir it. ⏱ 1 hr 30 min
7. Whip with an electric hand mixer on high speed until you achieve a thick and smooth cream. ≈ 4 min
8. To flavor, add cocoa powder or melted chocolate, and whisk until combined. Then, return to the refrigerator until the mixture has set. ≈ 4 min