No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream is rich and creamy while being really simple to make. No ice cream maker needed and only 3 simple ingredients to make this treat. It is so easy that the kiddos can make it!
Vanilla ice cream is such a classic ice cream recipe. The flavor is timeless and the topping ideas are endless. Now, you can make ice cream at home thanks to this no churn vanilla ice cream recipe.
You won’t believe how simple it is with only 3 ingredients. Yes, only 3!!!! It is SO easy that you are going to wonder why you didn’t make this sooner along with Churro Ice Cream and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream.
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Why This Recipe Works
The flavor is perfect, and the texture is soft and creamy. It is a real treat, and your family will love it!
You don’t need an ice cream maker or any special gadgets. There aren’t any eggs or egg yolks in this easy recipe. If you love this, try more vanilla desserts.
Ingredients
- Sweetened Condensed Milk. Don’t swap this for evaporated milk or whole milk. Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk Recipe gives the ice cream its sweetness.
- Pure Vanilla Extract. Pure Vanilla is best.
- Heavy Whipping Cream. Make sure this is cold before using.
The complete ingredients can be found at the bottom.
Additions and Variations
- Crushed Oreo cookies- add this to the ice cream mixture before freezing. About 10 cookies should be perfect.
- Chocolate Chips- Add a cup of morsels to the mixture. Try milk chocolate chips, mint chocolate chips or white chocolate chips.
- Fruit- Peach is my favorite but the kids love strawberries. Add 2 cups diced fruit to the mixture before freezing.
How to make homemade vanilla ice cream
Step 1. First, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract together in a large bowl.
Step 2. Next, add the heavy cream to a separate bowl.
Step 3. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-high speed to high-speed until you see stiff peaks start to form. You can also use a stand mixer.
Step 4. Next, stir the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Make sure you do not overmix!
Step 5. The last step is to pour the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan or shallow baking dish. Freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
Step 6. Scoop and serve. It’s easier to scoop if you let it sit at room temperature a few minutes.
Storage
Keep leftovers in the freezer covered. It will last up to 3 months as long as it is properly stored. Longer than this and ice crystals start to form.
Toppings
- Hot fudge – Homemade Hot fudge is easy and delicious. Try it also with sea salt.
- Strawberry sauce – Try this simple to make strawberry sauce recipe.
- Caramel sauce – We have an easy homemade caramel sauce recipe.
- Peanut Butter Ice Cream Topping – If you love peanut butter, this is the topping for you!
- Magic Shell Recipe
- Whipped Cream – We love this homemade whipped cream.
- Candy– Use leftover candy or crushed candy such as: kit-kats, Reese’s cups, gummy worms (a big kid favorite), gummy bears and more.
- mini chocolate chips – white chocolate, milk chocolate, peanut butter and more.
- Cookies- Crush up oreo cookies, chocolate chip or anything you like for different flavors.
- Sprinkles (Everyone loves sprinkles!)
- Maraschino cherries
- Fruit- Bananas, diced strawberries, blueberries, peaches.
- Mini Marshmallows
- Mini Brownie Bites – Make a hot fudge sundae.
- nuts- cashews, walnuts, pecans, walnuts in syrup
Pro Tips
- Cold Supplies. The ingredients and mixing bowl should all be chilled.
- Don’t overmix the whipping cream. It only takes a few minutes.
- Fold the mixture together. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture.
Serve Over These Desserts
- Easy Peach Ice Cobbler Recipe
- Double Chocolate Chip Brownies Recipe
- Homemade Peach Crisp Recipe
- Cherry Dump Cake
- Easy Chocolate Crock Pot Lava Cake
- Cookie Dough Bars
More homemade ice cream recipes
- No Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
- Kool Aid Ice Cream
- Homemade Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
- Chocolate Milkshake Recipe
- Caramel Apple Ice Cream
- No Churn Peach Ice Cream
Let us know what you decide to top with this easy no churn ice cream. Leave a comment once you make homemade vanilla ice cream.
No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Stir together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract in a bowl.
- Place the heavy whipping cream in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer for 3-5 minutes or until stiff peaks are formed.
- Then gently stir the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Be careful to not over mix.
- Pour into a loaf pan or shallow baking dish and freeze for 6 hours or overnight.
- Scoop into cones or bowls as desired. Store covered in the freezer.
