Beat until the whipped cream holds a stiff peak and sticks more solidly to the whisk or mixer (this will happen quickly). This stage is ideal for icing cakes or filling pastry.

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Once the ice cream balls are frozen, remove them from the freezer and add your favorite toppings. Get creative with chocolate sauce, whipped cream or sprinkles for a perfect sweet treat.

The biggest thing to consider when making ice cream is time. It can take more than 24 hours from start to finish, even though most of that is hands-off, like freezing the ice cream bowl overnight.