No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
A simple and fun homemade ice cream that is creamy, delicious, and requires no ice cream maker!
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (or vanilla bean paste) Vanilla bean paste adds extra flavor and a speckled look
- a pinch salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (chilled) Chill before use
Instructions
Preparation
- Chill a large mixing bowl and loaf pan in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Set aside.
Whipping Cream
- Remove the mixing bowl from the freezer. Add chilled heavy whipping cream and whip on high speed until stiff peaks form.
Combining Mixtures
- Carefully fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture one cup at a time until well combined.
Freezing
- Pour the mixture into the loaf pan, cover with foil, and freeze.
- After about 2 hours, add any optional mix-ins and swirl them in, then cover and freeze for another 3 hours or until set.
Serving
- Take the ice cream out about 5 minutes before serving to soften it a bit.
Notes
Try adding crushed Oreos, chocolate chips, or fruit purée for a tasty twist! Store leftovers covered tightly in the freezer for up to two weeks.