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easy ice cream recipe

Vanilla No-Churn Ice Cream

A classic no-churn vanilla ice cream recipe that's simple to make, using just a few pantry staples for a rich and creamy dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill Your Equipment: Place a large mixing bowl and the beaters of a hand mixer (or the whisk attachment of a stand mixer) in the freezer for 15-20 minutes.
  2. Whip the Cream: Pour the cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl. Whip on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
  3. Combine the Base: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until fully combined and smooth.
  4. Fold Gently: Add about one-third of the whipped cream to the condensed milk mixture and gently fold it in. Then carefully fold in the remaining whipped cream until no white streaks remain.
  5. Freeze: Transfer the mixture to a standard 9x5-inch loaf pan or a 2-quart airtight container. Smooth the top with your spatula.
  6. Set and Serve: Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.

Notes

For additional flavors, you can whisk in cocoa powder for chocolate ice cream or fold in chopped fresh strawberries before freezing. To achieve a softer scoop, consider adding a small amount of alcohol like bourbon or KahlĂșa.