Easy Ice Cream Recipe

This easy homemade ice cream is rich, smooth, and incredibly simple — no ice-cream maker needed. With just a few ingredients, you can create a soft, scoopable dessert perfect for family treats, summer menus, or high-traffic recipe posts on your food website and Facebook groups.

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⏱ Prep Time

• Prep: 10 minutes

• Freeze: 6 hours or overnight

• Total: about 6 hours 10 minutes

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🍴 Equipment

• Large mixing bowl

• Electric mixer or whisk

• Spatula

• Freezer-safe container

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🧾 Ingredients

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)

• 1 can (14 oz / 400g) sweetened condensed milk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Optional Mix-Ins

• Chocolate chips

• Crushed cookies

• Fruit pieces

• Caramel or chocolate syrup

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📝 Ingredient Notes

• Cream must be very cold for best whipping.

• Use full-fat condensed milk for creamy texture.

• Do not replace heavy cream with milk — it won’t freeze properly.

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1 — Whip the Cream

1. Beat cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form (about 3–4 minutes).

Step 2 — Make Ice Cream Base

2. In another bowl, mix condensed milk and vanilla.

Step 3 — Fold Together

3. Gently fold whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture.

4. Mix slowly to keep the air inside (this makes it fluffy).

Step 4 — Add Mix-Ins

5. Stir in chocolate chips, fruit, or cookies if using.

Step 5 — Freeze

6. Pour into freezer container.

7. Cover and freeze at least 6 hours or overnight.

Scoop and enjoy!

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🥗 Nutrition Facts (Approx per serving)

• Calories: 310

• Carbohydrates: 28g

• Fat: 21g

• Protein: 5g

• Sugar: 26g

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⭐ Pro Tips (Ice Cream Shop Secrets)

✔ Fold gently — overmixing makes ice cream dense
✔ Freeze in a shallow container for faster setting
✔ Press plastic wrap onto surface to prevent ice crystals
✔ Let sit 5 minutes before scooping for perfect textur