4 Ingredient No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
There’s something so nostalgic about homemade ice cream. It reminds me of childhood summers, when a simple scoop could bring pure joy to the whole family. These days, I don’t need a fancy ice cream maker or a long list of ingredients - just four simple ones from my pantry and fridge.
This 4-ingredient no churn vanilla ice cream is rich, creamy and velvety smooth - everything you want in a frozen treat, without the fuss. With thickened cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and just a pinch of salt, it’s ready to whip up in under 4 minutes (plus some freezer time). All you need is a stand mixer, electric beaters or even a blender to whip everything together.
The best part? No additives, no nasties, just wholesome goodness you can feel good about serving. It’s a recipe that always gets rave reviews from the kids (and the adults too!). Perfect for summer days, family gatherings, or anytime you want a quick and easy homemade dessert. You’ll save money at the checkout and enjoy ice cream that tastes so much better than store-bought. Once you try it, you’ll never look back.
4 Ingredient No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
This 4-ingredient no churn ice cream is rich, creamy and velvety smooth - everything you want in a frozen treat, without the fuss. With thickened cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla and just a pinch of salt, it’s ready to whip up in under 4 minutes (plus some freezer time). All you need is a stand mixer, electric beaters or even a blender to whip everything together.
Ingredients
- 600ml thickened cream
- 1 x 395g can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste (or 2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- Pinch of sal
Instructions
- Add the cream, condensed milk, vanilla and salt to a large mixing bowl.
- Using a stand mixer, electric beaters, or a blender, whip on high speed for 2–3 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container with a lid. (If your container doesn’t have a lid, cover it tightly with glad wrap or alfoil.)
- Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight, until firm.
- To serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly. Dip your ice cream scoop into hot water before scooping for smooth, easy servings.
Notes
Top Tips
- Flavour Swirls: Gently fold through chocolate ganache, caramel or berry coulis before freezing for a marbled effect.
- Chunky Add-Ins: Stir in choc chips, crushed biscuits, nuts or lollies to make your own mix-ins.
- Fruit Twist: Fold through chopped strawberries, mango or blueberries for a fresh and fruity version.
- Cookies & Cream: Crush up Oreo cookies and swirl them through for an easy cookies & cream treat.
- Serving Idea: Scoop into cones, sandwich between biscuits for ice cream sandwiches or serve with a drizzle of chocolate sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
418Fat
32 gSat. Fat
20 gCarbs
29 gFiber
0 gNet carbs
29 gSugar
29 gProtein
6 gSodium
83 mgCholesterol
102 mgThe nutritional information provided is computer generated and is only an estimate. This data is provided as a courtesy for informational purposes only.
