Homemade Ice Cream with Only 3 Ingredients Recipe

This recipe makes a creamy, smooth ice cream without the need for an ice cream maker. It’s incredibly easy and customizable with your favorite flavors.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups (1 pint) Heavy Cream (very cold)
  • 1 (14 ounce) can Sweetened Condensed Milk  
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (or other flavoring)

Instructions:

  1. Whip the Cream:
    • Pour the cold heavy cream into a large, chilled mixing bowl.
    • Using an electric mixer (handheld or stand mixer) with the whisk attachment, beat the cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This means the cream holds its shape when the whisk is lifted. Be careful not to over-whip, or it will turn into butter.
  2. Combine Ingredients:
    • Pour the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream.
    • Add the vanilla extract (or your chosen flavoring).
    • Gently fold the condensed milk and vanilla into the whipped cream using a spatula. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream. Mix until everything is evenly combined.
  3. Freeze:
    • Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container (a loaf pan, airtight container, or even a disposable container works well).
    • Cover the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap, ensuring the plastic wrap touches the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals from forming.
    • Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
  4. Serve:
    • Scoop and enjoy your homemade ice cream!

Tips and Variations:

  • Flavor Variations:
    • Chocolate: Add 1/2 cup cocoa powder and a pinch of salt along with the condensed milk.
    • Strawberry: Blend fresh or frozen strawberries and fold them into the mixture.
    • Coffee: Add 1-2 tablespoons of instant coffee granules or strong brewed coffee.
    • Mint Chocolate Chip: Add mint extract and chocolate chips.
    • Cookies and Cream: Fold crushed oreo cookies into the mixture.
  • For best results: Ensure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping.
  • To soften: If the ice cream is too hard to scoop, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes.
  • Storage: Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer.

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