Craving a decadent dessert that requires zero cooking skills and minimal effort? Get ready to discover the ultimate no-churn ice cream recipe that will transform your freezer into a gourmet dessert paradise! This Basic Freezer Ice Cream is about to become your secret weapon for instant sweet satisfaction, delivering restaurant-quality creaminess with just three ingredients and a few simple steps. Whether you're a busy parent, a dessert enthusiast, or someone who thinks making ice cream is complicated, prepare to be amazed by how ridiculously easy and delicious homemade ice cream can be!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 quart
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the heavy cream and begin whipping using an electric mixer or whisk until stiff peaks form. This typically takes about 3-4 minutes on medium-high speed.
- Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk using a spatula, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream. Mix until the ingredients are completely incorporated and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and continue folding until evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid. Use a rubber spatula to ensure all the mixture is scraped from the bowl.
- Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap, ensuring it is airtight to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Place the container in the freezer and allow the ice cream to set for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.
- Serve and enjoy your creamy, no-churn freezer ice cream!
Tips
- Ensure your heavy cream is very cold before whipping for the best volume and texture.
- Use an electric mixer for consistent and quick whipping of the cream.
- Fold ingredients gently to maintain the air incorporated during whipping.
- Use a deep, wide container for freezing to help the ice cream set evenly.
- For extra flavor variations, try adding chocolate chips, fruit purees, or crushed cookies to the base mixture.
- Always cover the ice cream tightly to prevent freezer burn and unwanted ice crystals.
- For the smoothest texture, stir the ice cream once or twice during the freezing process to break up any forming ice crystals.
- If you don't have an electric mixer, a whisk and some arm strength can work, but it will take longer and require more effort.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 400kcal
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 4g
Fat: 36g
Saturated Fat: 23g
Cholesterol: 135mg
