Craving ice cream but don’t want to deal with long ingredients lists or an ice cream maker? This simple and delicious homemade ice cream recipe requires only three ingredients! It’s creamy, sweet, and customizable to suit your flavor preferences. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic vanilla treat or want to experiment with mix-ins, this recipe has you covered. No churning, no fuss—just a cool, indulgent dessert in less than an hour.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or flavor of your choice)
Instructions:
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream using a hand mixer or stand mixer until stiff peaks form. This should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract (or any flavoring you desire). If you want to add other flavors or mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or fruit), fold them into the condensed milk mixture.
- Fold the Cream and Condensed Milk: Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much; the goal is to keep the mixture light and fluffy.
- Freeze the Ice Cream: Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or a storage container and smooth the top. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid, and freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once the ice cream is fully frozen, scoop and serve. Enjoy the creamy, homemade goodness of your 3-ingredient ice cream!