No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

5 from 6 votes

The perfect accompaniment to any dessert, or enjoyed on its own, this no-churn vanilla ice cream makes it easy to enjoy this classic flavor any time.

Prep Time15

Freeze Time5

Total Time5 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Servings:

Calories: 490kcal

Place a large mixing bowl, and a loaf pan in the freezer 30 minutes prior to making this recipe.
In a separate medium bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and pinch of salt. Set aside.
Remove the large bowl from the freezer and add the chilled heavy whipping cream. Use an electric mixer on high speed to beat together until stiff peaks form.
One cup at a time, add the whipped cream to the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Carefully fold it together with a rubber spatula until no streaks remain.
Pour into loaf pan. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula. Cover with foil and place in the freezer.
After 2 hours of freezing, add any additional mix-in ingredients (if desired) and swirl with a knife. Cover and return to the freezer for an additional 3 hours or until set.
Remove ice cream 5 minutes prior to serving to allow it to soften slightly.

For easier clean-up, line the loaf pan with parchment paper prior to filling.
When you are whipping the cream, it will go through several stages – bubbly, slightly thickened, rippling, then puffy and airy.