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No Churn Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream: The 4 Ingredient Dessert You Can Make Tonight

A creamy, scoopable vanilla ice cream made with just 4 ingredients — no ice cream maker required.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 0.3 cups sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.3 cups whole milk chilled

Instructions

  • Whip the cream: In a large chilled bowl, whip 1 cups heavy whipping cream, cold until it thickens and forms stiff peaks.
  • Combine the flavors: Add 0.3 cups sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoons vanilla extract to the whipped cream. Mix gently but thoroughly until fully combined.
  • Add the milk: Pour in 0.3 cups whole milk, chilled and beat once more until smooth and airy.
  • Prep for freezing: Transfer the mixture into an airtight container, spreading it evenly.
  • Seal it up: Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap, pressing it down so it touches the cream. This prevents ice crystals from forming.
  • Freeze until set: Freeze until fully set and scoopable.