Quick and Easy Homemade Ice Cream (No Machine Needed!)

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🥣 INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Optional: chocolate chips, crushed cookies, fruit, caramel, or nuts

👩‍🍳 INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream using a hand mixer until stiff peaks form (about 3–5 minutes).
  2. In another bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until smooth and fully combined.
  4. Add any optional mix-ins and gently fold them in.
  5. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
  6. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  7. Scoop, serve, and enjoy your creamy homemade ice cream!

🍦 TIPS:

  • Make sure the whipping cream is very cold for best results.
  • Do not overmix when folding — keep it light and fluffy.
  • Freeze in a shallow container for faster setting.
  • Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping.
  • Try different flavors by adding cocoa powder, strawberry puree, or crushed Oreos.

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