This no churn vanilla ice cream is a classic favorite, smooth, creamy, and full of vanilla bean flavor. Needing only three ingredients, homemade ice cream has never been easier! Perfect for summer, this ice cream makes great ice cream sandwiches or refreshing sundaes. Flavor variations are endless with a great base like vanilla.
Gently fold the whipped heavy cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture
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Variations:
- Caramel – Swirl in homemade or store bought caramel before freezing
- Oreo – Fold in chopped Oreos before freezing
- Coffee – Mix in instant espresso powder before freezing
- Cinnamon – Mix in a tablespoon of ground cinnamon before freezing
Grocery list for this no churn vanilla ice cream:
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract or vanilla bean
Instructions for the co churn vanilla ice cream:
In the bowl of a hand of stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. You can also do this by hand with a wire whisk, it will just take a little while.
In a separate mixing bowl combine the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, stir to combine. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Continue folding until completely combined.
Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan or similar container, freeze until solid, about 2 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping. This ice cream will keep in the freezer for up to two months!
No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 16 oz. Heavy Whipping Cream
- 14 oz. Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 tbsp Vanilla extract or 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
Instructions:
- In the bowl of a hand of stand mixer fitted with a whip attachment, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, 4-5 minutes. You can also do this by hand with a wire whisk, it will just take a little while.
- In a separate mixing bowl combine the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, stir to combine. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Continue folding until completely combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan or similar container, freeze until solid, about 2 hours. Allow to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping. This ice cream will keep in the freezer for up to two months!
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