re: Let's discuss Homemade Ice Cream.....

I agree with the folks recommending Jeni's recipe. Here's a milk chocolate recipe I'd like to try.

Before you put the lid on your ice cream and put it in the freezer, cover it with some Saran wrap. Push the wrap down on the ice cream and get all the air out. That should help with the hardening or at least with freezer burn. I've had batches that get hard before but I just let them sit on the counter for a few minutes before scooping and it tastes fine.