No ice cream machine is needed with this creamy homemade no-churn recipe! With just 15 minutes of prep needed, the hardest part of this Homemade No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream is waiting for it to firm up.
Ice cream is one of those desserts that everyone loves. It’s rich, creamy, and so easy to change the flavor. And let’s not forget about all the various ice cream toppings that you can add!
There’s a reason why having ice cream on hand at all times is a must – and with this easy vanilla ice cream recipe, you can make that wish come true.
If you’re only used to making ice cream in the ice cream maker, it’s time to give this no-churn recipe a try. The ease and taste prove that it’s worth it!
How To Make Homemade No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Once you realize how easy it is to make Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream, you’ll be sure to have the ingredients at your house at all times.
Start by creaming the heavy cream with a mixer for 4-5 minutes. Do this until stiff peaks form.
Grab a separate bowl and mix the condensed milk, salt, and scraped vanilla seeds together until the seeds are mixed well.
Add the whipped cream into the condensed milk bowl in batches and fold everything together using a spatula.
Once it is mixed well, pour the mixture into a loaf pan and spread it out well. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the freezer. Let it freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
What does no-churn ice cream mean?
This type of ice cream recipe means that you don’t need an ice cream machine or an ice cream maker to make it. A mixing bowl and mixer typically will do the trick!
How long can you store no-churn ice cream?
This just all depends on how long you can leave it alone! If you have the ability to not scarf it down immediately, it should be fine for several weeks as long as it’s stored properly.
Why does my homemade ice cream freeze so hard?
There are a couple of reasons why the ice cream may be rock solid hard. First off, the container that you have it stored in might not be as airtight as you thought it was.
And secondly, you might not have mixed the ingredients enough. If you don’t, there is a chance that the ice cream will harden and become very hard during the process.
What are good toppings for ice cream?
Toppings make every bowl of ice cream taste different! Some of the best ice cream toppings are:
- Hot fudge
- Chopped nuts
- Mini chocolate chips
- Caramel sauce
- Chopped candy bars
- M&M’s
- Shredded coconut
- Rice Krispies
And those are just a few. Pick and choose the best toppings that you want – and add!
How do I serve homemade ice cream?
There are many options for dishing ice cream up once it’s frozen and ready to eat. Some people prefer having it in a bowl or sundae cup, while others like to have it on a cone.
The cone choices that are most popular are cake cones and waffle comes, but don’t forget about the power of waffle bowls, too.
Once the serving option is decided, it’s time to decide if any toppings will be added. Don’t forget that adding a cherry on top is never a bad idea!
And once it’s served one way, that means the next serving option can be something completely new and different.
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Homemade No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk, 14 ounces
- salt, just a pinch
- 1 vanilla bean, whole, but split and scraped vanilla seeds
- mint, garnish, optional
- waffle cone, optional
Instructions
- Start by creaming the heavy cream with a mixer for 4-5 minutes. Do this until stiff peaks form.
- Grab a separate bowl and mix the condensed milk, salt, and scraped vanilla seeds together until the seeds are mixed well.
- Add the whipped cream into the condensed milk bowl in batches and fold everything together using a spatula.
- Once it is mixed well, pour the mixture into a loaf pan and spread it out well. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in the freezer. Let it freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
