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no churn vanilla ice cream recipe - A close-up of a scoop of creamy no churn vanilla ice cream in a white bowl with a sprig of mint.

Easy No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

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A rich, creamy, and incredibly simple no churn vanilla ice cream recipe that requires only 3 main ingredients and no ice cream machine.

  • Total Time: PT6H10M
  • Yield: 1.5 Quarts 1x

Ingredients

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2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
1 can (14 oz/397g) sweetened condensed milk, chilled
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Place a large mixing bowl and your whisk or beaters in the freezer for 15 minutes to chill.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, stir together the chilled sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
Step 3: In the chilled large bowl, whip the heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (be careful not to overbeat into butter).
Step 4: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold about half a cup of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture to lighten it.
Step 5: Carefully fold the lightened milk mixture back into the remaining whipped cream until just combined and no white streaks remain.
Step 6: Transfer the mixture into a 9x5 inch loaf pan or an airtight glass container.
Step 7: Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.

Notes

For the best results, use heavy cream with at least 36% fat content. You can add mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit purees in Step 5.

  • Prep Time: PT10M
  • Cook Time: PT0M
  • Category: Desserts & Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 285 kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg