Homemade No Churn Ice Cream
Homemade no-churn ice cream is just 3 ingredients and 10 minutes to make and comes out incredibly flavorful and delicious!
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (fat-free is fine to use)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: ½ to 1 cup of add-ins, such as crushed cookie pieces, fruit, etc.
Instructions
- Place a large mixing bowl in the freezer to get cold for 5-10 minutes if you have time.
- Pour cold heavy whipping cream into the mixing bowl. Beat with a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form, about 5-6 minutes. (You can start on low speed to avoid splatters and work up to medium speed.)
- In a small bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla and stir until well combined.
- Add the sweetened condensed milk mixture to the bowl with the whipped cream and gently fold in until well combined.
- Pour the soft ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container, such as a 9x5 loaf pan or shallow bowl or plastic container, and smooth the top. Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
- Place in freezer for at least 3 hours to allow it to set up. (It will be completely set by 6 hours but is usually ready to enjoy after 3-4 hours.)
- Store in the freezer, covered, for up to 10 days.
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Notes
Heavy cream: Heavy cream, or heavy whipping cream (same thing), is what I've used for this. You need 1 pint or about 2 cups. I have not tried this with other substitutes.
Sweetened condensed milk: You can use a can of regular or fat-free sweetened condensed milk. I’ve used both before. Just be sure you are not using evaporated milk.
Vanilla: Be sure to use PURE vanilla extract, not imitation. It's super important for the flavor here.
Storing: The ice cream can be stored, covered, in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Ideas for mix-ins (use ½-1 cup total):
- Cookies and cream (crushed Oreo’s)
- Fruits: Strawberry, blueberry, peach, etc. (fresh or frozen, chopped if large)
- S’mores (mini chocolate chips, crushed graham crackers and mini marshmallows)
- Chocolate chips
- Mint chocolate chip (use mint extract and chocolate chips or use mint chocolate chips or chopped Andes mints)
- Snickers - chopped up candy bars (or choose any other favorite candy)
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Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g
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