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Easy 3-Ingredient Ice Cream

A quick and simple no-churn ice cream recipe made with just three ingredients, perfect for busy families and impromptu gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, chilled Chill for faster whipping.
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz) Provides sweetness and stabilizes the mixture.
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract Can be swapped with fruit puree for flavor variations.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10–15 minutes.
  2. Pour the heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and whip until soft to stiff peaks form.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir the sweetened condensed milk with the vanilla extract.
  4. Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula.
  5. Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or airtight container and smooth the top.
  6. Press a piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap directly onto the surface to prevent ice crystals.
  7. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Serving
  1. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
  2. Run your scoop under hot water to glide through the ice cream smoothly.

Notes

This recipe is versatile; you can add mix-ins like melted chocolate or fruit puree for different flavor variations. Serve with toppings for an ice cream bar experience.