Description
Creamy Italian no-churn ice cream delivers sweet summer comfort without complicated techniques. Rich condensed milk and whipped cream blend into silky perfection, letting you indulge in homemade dessert magic with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Flavor and Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel and employ an electric whisk to transform the heavy cream into a billowy, structured cloud with defined peaks, ensuring the texture remains delicate and not overly stiffened.
- In a separate mixing bowl, infuse the sweetened condensed milk with aromatic vanilla extract, creating a smooth, fragrant base for the dessert.
- Delicately incorporate the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture using soft, sweeping folding motions, preserving the airiness and preventing deflation of the mixture.
- For enhanced flavor complexity, introduce complementary elements like crushed chocolate sandwich cookies, scattered dark chocolate fragments, or diced seasonal berries, gently folding them throughout the creamy foundation.
- Select a freezer-compatible container with a secure seal, carefully transferring the velvety mixture and smoothing the surface to ensure even freezing.
- Hermetically seal the container using a tight-fitting lid or multiple layers of plastic wrap to prevent crystallization and preserve the ice cream’s luxurious texture.
- Position the container in the coldest section of the freezer, allowing the mixture to solidify and develop its rich, creamy consistency over approximately 4-6 hours or until perfectly set.
Notes
- Whipping cream to the right consistency is crucial for achieving a smooth, creamy texture that defines this no-churn ice cream.
- Folding techniques matter more than mixing, as gentle incorporation preserves the airy volume and prevents deflating the whipped cream.
- Freezing time is flexible, but a minimum of 4-6 hours ensures the perfect scoopable consistency without ice crystals.
- Customize your dessert by adding favorite mix-ins like crushed cookies, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit during the folding stage.
- Use an airtight container to prevent freezer burn and maintain the ice cream’s delicate texture and flavor.
- Room temperature ingredients help create a smoother base and make the whipping process easier and more effective.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg