How to Make No-Churn Ice Cream: A Simple Guide for Beginners

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: whole milk

Coconut cream is dairy-free and adds a tropical flavor.

sweetened condensed milk

🥗Healthier: evaporated milk + sugar

💰Cheaper: milk + sugar

Evaporated milk can create a similar texture with less sweetness.

Add 14 ounces of sweetened condensed milk to a large bowl.

Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste to the bowl and whisk to combine.

Chill a large mixing bowl and whisk to make whipping the cream faster.

Add 2 cups of heavy whipping cream to the chilled bowl.

Whisk the cream until stiff peaks form, about 4 minutes of hand whisking.

Add one-third of the whipped cream to the sweetened condensed milk mixture and gently fold to lighten it.

Add the remaining whipped cream to the mixture and gently fold until combined, being careful not to overmix.

Pour the ice cream mixture into a 9 by 5 inch loaf pan and spread the top evenly.

Cover the surface of the ice cream with plastic wrap, pressing it to reduce ice crystal formation.

Optionally, place a piece of parchment or wax paper on top for extra coverage, then tightly cover with foil.

Freeze for 6 hours or overnight until firm.

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