No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

Name: No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy cream, cold; 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk; 2 tsp vanilla extract; Pinch of salt

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream

Story updated September 18, 2026

Ice cream has centuries of history across various cultures, with early frozen desserts documented in China and Persia before spreading to Europe. No-churn methods, relying on whipped cream and condensed milk instead of an ice cream maker, are a modern home-cooking shortcut popularized in the 2000s and 2010s.

Ingredients

Scale:· 8 servings

2 cups heavy cream, cold
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1Whip the heavy cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form.
2In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
3Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream until no streaks remain.
4Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or airtight container and smooth the top.
5Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm, before scooping to serve.

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