Quick and easy are two of my top guiding principles whenever I’m developing a dessert recipe. But sometimes the quickest way to make something isn’t the easiest, and I’ve found that’s true with this recipe for no churn vanilla bean ice cream. A little patience is the key to creamy, dreamy, and delicious homemade vanilla ice cream that’s dead simple to make with just 3 ingredients. Sure, an ice cream machine would make this recipe faster, but I’m here to prove that you don’t need all that fancy equipment to make a delicious dessert!
Homemade Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
The one thing that has always held me back from making my own homemade ice cream is buying an ice cream maker. It’s an expensive appliance that takes up a lot of space in my pantry, and I’d probably only use it a few times a year. And while making ice cream in a bag with rock salt is a fun experiment, it’s not the best method for making a big batch. So when I read about no churn ice cream, you know I was intrigued. And it turns out, ice cream really can be as simple as one, two, three!
After many test batches, I’ve determined that simple is best when it comes to ice cream, and my no churn vanilla bean ice cream recipe is so easy even kids can make it! With only 3 ingredients, this vanilla ice cream is rich, creamy, and flavorful with minimal work. All you need is heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla! I made mine in my stand mixer, but you can just as easily make it with a hand mixer, too.
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Recipe Tip!
If you have an ice cream maker of any kind, you can definitely use it to churn this vanilla ice cream recipe much faster. Simply follow the directions that came with the machine. The same goes for a Ninja Creami.
No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- Hand Mixer (optional)
- Stand Mixer (optional)
- 9×5-inch Loaf Pan
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk (1 can)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste *
For Garnish (optional)
- Nuts
- Chocolate syrup
- Caramel syrup
- Crushed oreos
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using a stand or hand mixer just until firm peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Next, fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste.14 ounces sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
- When the ice cream has fully hardened, serve with the garnishes of your choice.Nuts, Chocolate syrup, Caramel syrup, Crushed oreos
Notes
- Freezing 6 hours is a minimum! Overnight is preferred.
- If you have a plastic ice cream container, use that in place of the loaf pan! It will result in a smoother, creamier ice cream.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
How to Make Vanilla Bean Ice Cream without an Ice Cream Maker Step-by-Step
Whip the Cream: In a large mixing bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy whipping cream using a stand or hand mixer just until firm peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
Fold in the Milk and Vanilla: Next, fold in 14 ounces (1 can) of sweetened condensed milk and 2 teaspoons of vanilla bean paste.
Freeze the Ice Cream: Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
Garnish and Serve: When the no churn ice cream has fully hardened, serve with the garnishes of your choice. I love mine with magic shell or hot fudge and chocolate jimmies!
How to Store
For this recipe, you will need to freeze the vanilla bean ice cream base for at least 6 hours before it turns into creamy ice cream. In addition to the 6 hours, you can store no churn ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 1 week. A loaf pan with plastic wrap works well in a pinch, but I’ve found that a plastic container or Tupperware is the best for longer-term storage.
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