Absolutely! Here’s a super simple recipe for Homemade Creamy Ice Cream — no machine needed, just 3 ingredients and 3 easy steps. It’s rich, customizable, and ridiculously creamy.
🍦 Homemade Creamy Ice Cream (No Machine!)
🧾 Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (or flavor of choice)
Optional add-ins: chocolate chips, crushed cookies, fruit, caramel, etc.
🥄 Instructions:
Step 1: Whip the cream
In a large bowl, beat the cold heavy cream with a hand mixer (or stand mixer) until stiff peaks form. This gives the ice cream its light, airy texture.
Step 2: Fold in condensed milk & flavoring
In a separate bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Gently fold this into the whipped cream using a spatula — don’t deflate the cream!
Step 3: Freeze
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or airtight container. Smooth the top, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
🍫 Custom Flavors (Add-ins go in after Step 2):
- Cookies & Cream – fold in crushed Oreos
- Strawberry Swirl – swirl in strawberry jam
- Mocha Chip – mix in 1 tsp espresso powder + mini chocolate chips
- Peanut Butter Cup – swirl in melted peanut butter + chopped peanut butter cups
Want a dairy-free or lower sugar version too?