Easy No-Churn Ice Cream

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This easy no-churn ice cream is so simple to make, very creamy, tasty, and easy to scoop. This version is vanilla-flavored, but it's easy to create many different flavors, and a number of variations are included below.

Easy No Churn Ice Cream
Prep Time:
15 mins
Freeze Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
6 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
10
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 cups chilled heavy cream

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients to make easy no churn ice cream gathered on a kitchen counter.

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  2. Add heavy cream to the bowl of a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, 2 to 3 minutes.

    Creamy whipped until peaks form

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  3. Add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and salt. Mix on low speed until fully combined, 20 to 30 seconds, scraping sides of bowl as needed. 

    sweetened condensed milk added to whipped cream.

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  4. Transfer mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, spreading evenly in the pan. Cover with plastic wrap, gently pressing down to touch the ice cream mixture and seal out any air bubbles. Freeze until firm, at least 6 hours before serving.

    Easy No Churn Ice Cream

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    Recipe Variations:

    Double Chocolate: Whip cream. Whisk 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce into sweetened condensed milk, reduce vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon; mix into whipped cream. Freeze as above.


    Oreo® Brownie Fudge: Whip cream. Whisk 1/4 cup hot fudge sauce into sweetened condensed milk, reduce vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon, and mix into whipped cream. Fold in 1/2 cup crushed Oreo® cookie pieces and 1/2 cup chopped brownie pieces. Freeze as above.


    Salted Caramel Peanut: Whip cream. Whisk 1/4 cup caramel sauce into sweetened condensed milk, reduce vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon, and increase salt to 1/2 teaspoon; mix into whipped cream. Fold in 1/2 cup roasted salted peanuts. Freeze as above.


    Strawberry: Whip cream. Whisk 1/4 cup strawberry jam into sweetened condensed milk, reduce vanilla extract to 1 teaspoon; mix into whipped cream. Fold in 1/2 cup finely chopped strawberries. Freeze as above.

    Cook’s Note

    Add 1/2 cup of any preferred toppings and stir in before freezing.


    For original recipe, substitute vanilla bean paste for vanilla extract for a richer vanilla flavor.


    For a richer strawberry flavor, roast chopped strawberries in a shallow baking dish at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) until the berries are tender and juices have released , about 20 minutes. Cool berries and juices to room temperature, then stir into cream mixture.


    Store ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

337 Calories
22g Fat
31g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 337
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 14g 69%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 31g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 183mg 14%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 246mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.