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Super Simple 3-Ingredient Ice Cream Recipe

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This super simple 3-ingredient ice cream is a rich and creamy homemade treat made without an ice cream maker. Just mix, freeze, and enjoy! It’s perfect on its own or as a base for your favorite mix-ins and flavors.

  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, whip heavy cream with a hand or stand mixer until stiff peaks form.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with vanilla extract.
  3. Gently fold whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Transfer to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  5. Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping if too firm.

Notes

  • Add crushed cookies, caramel swirls, fruit, or chocolate chips for variations.
  • Swap vanilla for other extracts like almond or peppermint.
  • Use coconut cream and sweetened condensed coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
  • Store in a sealed container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Use a metal loaf pan for faster freezing.
  • Author: liinaa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Churn
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 330
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 24g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg