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3-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream

This ridiculously easy no-churn vanilla ice cream is made with just three ingredients and is fully customizable for your taste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream (cold) Ensure cream is cold for best results.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla extract for best flavor.
Optional Mix-ins
  • to taste chocolate chips
  • to taste crushed Oreos
  • to taste swirls of caramel or peanut butter
  • to taste chopped nuts or fresh fruit
  • to taste brownie chunks or cookie dough

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, use a mixer to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract using a rubber spatula.
  3. If desired, fold in any mix-ins at this stage.
Freezing
  1. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Smooth the top and cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
  2. Freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm (overnight is ideal).
Serving
  1. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before scooping.
  2. Scoop and enjoy your creamy, dreamy homemade ice cream!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSugar: 18g

Notes

Store in a freezer-safe, airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Let soften for a couple of minutes before scooping.

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