No churn vanilla ice cream is an easy way to whip up some rich and creamy homemade vanilla ice cream without an ice cream maker! In fact, you won't need any special tools or equipment at all! With just 3 simple ingredients, you can get your summer ice cream fix!
Line the bottom of a 9x5 loaf pan with parchment paper, then put it in the freezer while you make your ice cream mixture.
In a large chilled bowl, mix together 14 oz sweetened condensed milk and 2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Next, add 2 cups heavy cream to a mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer and whip it on medium-high speed until it forms stiff peaks.
2 cups heavy cream
Once your whipped cream is ready, gently fold it into the condensed milk. (If adding any mix-ins, now is the time).
Pour the ice cream mixture into your lined loaf pan, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze it for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Tips:
Chilling the condensed milk and whipped heavy cream in the fridge before making your ice cream will help it set faster.
Add a pinch of sea salt to offset the sweetness if desired.
You can still use this simple recipe in an ice cream maker if you have one. Just let the ice cream mixture sit in the fridge until it is completely chilled before you pour it in. Then, you turn it on and let it mix until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
You can add any of your favorite ice cream mix-ins; this is just a base recipe.
Storing:
Keep your homemade ice cream in an airtight container in the freeze and enjoy it within three months.