The No churn ice cream is sweet, rich and absolutely delicious. Treat yourself to this summer favorite that’s so easy to make, you won’t believe it!
Add a scoop of this delicious ice cream to your favorite cakes, like this homemade apple pie and the perfect peach pie.

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I love ice cream and on a hot summer day there’s nothing better than this rich, no-churn ice cream. With this easy recipe, you’ll always have a cold treat on hand to serve to your family.
- TASTE GOOD: This homemade ice cream is rich and sweet. It has a great vanilla flavor but you can change it up with other flavors as well.
- TEXTURE: Smooth and extra creamy, this No Churn Ice Cream is great for stuffing into a waffle or making up a sundae.
- TIME: It takes 10 minutes to prepare this dish and then 4 hours to freeze it.
- EASE: So easy! I show you how to make perfect no-stir ice cream that tastes amazing.
what you will need

Notes on ingredients
- fat whipped cream I used 40% heavy cream for my ice cream to make it rich and smooth. Skim milk doesn’t work as well.
- sweetened condensed milk This thick, sweet milk is perfect for getting the right texture and flavor for your ice cream.
- vanilla extract Use a high quality pure vanilla for this recipe as it is the main flavor.
- Salt- This balances and enhances the sweetness.
Add-Ins and Substitutions
- add fruit- Add bananas, strawberries, peaches, raspberries, pineapple, or any other fruit to this no-churn ice cream.
- Use a different extract- Reduce the vanilla extract and add some mint, caramel, almond or lemon extract for a different flavor profile.
- add nuts- Ice cream tastes so good with crunchy nuts like almonds, cashews, pistachios or walnuts.
- Make it with biscuits- Add shredded Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, shortbread cookies, or graham crackers to the ice cream before it freezes.
How to make no churn ice cream

- Mix in the whipped cream. In a separate large bowl, place the cream and beat with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form. Then gently fold in the condensed milk mixture.
Pro Tip: If you’re making several different flavors, transfer the mixture to smaller bowls and add desired mixtures.

- Freeze. Now pour the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan lined with baking paper and freeze for about 4-6 hours. Then enjoy it!

recipe tips
- Use high-fat ingredients- High fat cream and evaporated milk are low-moisture milk ingredients that help your ice cream freeze smoothly instead of forming ice crystals.
- Make sure your vanilla is pure- This is the time to use high quality, pure vanilla extracts or vanilla bean paste instead of imitating them. You get a much better taste.
- Don’t mix the heavy cream If you overmix it, the fat molecules will start to clump together and your mixture will curdle. Blend it just until stiff peaks form.
- Separate the Flavors While the ice cream is still liquid, divide it into bowls for each taste. Add your mix-ins now and then freeze them.
frequently asked Questions
The difference between no churn ice cream and churn ice cream is that no churn ice cream does not use eggs. Instead, it uses sweetened condensed milk and skips the granulated sugar.
Icy ice without churn can be the result of large ice crystals forming as it freezes. This happens when the ice contains too much water or has been frozen for too long.

serving suggestions
This no-churn ice cream is the perfect dessert to serve with other sweet treats. Enjoy it with tarts, cakes, cookies and many toppings.
- toppings: Add caramel sauce, chocolate ganache, whipped cream, raspberry sauce, fruit, sprinkles, and nuts to your sundaes.
- Cake: Add a scoop of this ice cream to Blueberry Pie, Perfect Peach Pie, Homemade Apple Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, or Cherry Cobbler.
- Cake: Pair this dish with a slice of chocolate mousse cake, chocolate lava cake (video), strawberry bundt cake, or tiramisu cake (VIDEO).
- Cookies: Make an ice cream sandwich with Monster Cookies, Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chewy M&M Cookies, or Soft Snickerdoodle Cookies.
Make this recipe ahead of time
Get ahead: You can make this ice cream days or weeks in advance as it can be stored in the freezer until ready to serve.
storage: Store no-churn ice cream in a tightly sealed container in the freezer to avoid freezer burn. It can take about a month. It will start to get grainy after a while, so don’t freeze it for too long.
Freeze: Freeze the ice cream mix for 4-6 hours to set. After that, it can be stored in the freezer for about a month.
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No churn ice cream
This no churn ice cream is sweet, rich and absolutely delicious. Treat yourself to this summer favorite that’s so easy to make, you won’t believe it!
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Servings: 10
Calories: 331kcal
instructions
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In a medium mixing bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Then set aside.
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In a separate large bowl, place the cream and beat with an electric hand mixer until stiff peaks form.
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Then carefully fold the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla into the whipped cream.
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If making several different flavors, transfer the mixture to smaller bowls and fold in desired mixtures such as bananas, chocolate chips, berries, nuts, caramel, or cookies.
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Pour the ice cream mixture into a loaf tin lined with baking paper.
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Freeze for 4-6 hours and enjoy!
Remarks
- Use high-fat ingredients- High fat cream and evaporated milk are low-moisture milk ingredients that help your ice cream freeze smoothly instead of forming ice crystals.
- Make sure your vanilla is pure- This is the time to use high quality, pure vanilla extracts or vanilla bean paste instead of imitating them. You get a much better taste.
- Don’t mix the heavy cream If you overmix it, the fat molecules will start to clump together and your mixture will curdle. Blend it just until stiff peaks form.
- Separate the Flavors While the ice cream is still liquid, divide it into bowls for each taste. Add your mix-ins now and then freeze them.
Nourishment
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 23G | Protein: 5G | Fat: 25G | Saturated Fatty Acids: 16G | Polyunsaturated fat: 1G | Monounsaturated fatty acids: 6G | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 204mg | Sugar: 23G | Vitamin A: 981ie | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 152mg | Iron: 0.1mg
