No Churn Ice Cream

Want creamy, homemade ice cream without an ice cream machine? This no-churn recipe takes just 15 minutes of prep and only 4 simple ingredients. It’s eggless, customizable, and perfect for hot days.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Sweetened condensed milk
• Vanilla (bean paste, seeds, or extract)
• A pinch of sea salt
• Cold heavy cream (or whipping cream)

How to Make It

• Whisk condensed milk + vanilla + salt
• Whip the cold heavy cream in a chilled bowl until stiff peaks form
• Fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream gently until smooth
• Pour into a loaf pan (or container), press plastic wrap over the surface, and freeze at least 4 hours

Flavor Variations to Try

• Cookies & Cream: stir in crushed Oreos
• Mint Chocolate Chip: add peppermint + mini chocolate chips
• Cookie Dough: fold in tiny cookie dough balls + chips
• Raspberry White Chocolate: add raspberries + finely chopped white chocolate
• Key Lime Pie style: tweak with lime zest / juice

Tips & Notes

• Use a chilled metal bowl to help whip cream faster
• Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface to reduce ice crystals
• If too hard, let it sit a few minutes before scooping
• This recipe depends on condensed milk — can’t use evaporated milk instead

Nutrition Estimate (Vanilla Version)

• Calories per serving: ~ 369 kcal

Final Thoughts

This no-churn ice cream is a simple, crowd-pleasing dessert that’s easy to customize. No machine, no eggs — just a few ingredients, some whipping, and patience. Try one of the flavor ideas or invent your own — it’s flexible and fun.