No churn vanilla ice cream with 3 ingredients

Skip the ice cream maker and make creamy vanilla ice cream with just 3 ingredients! 🍦

This No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with 3 ingredients is one of the easiest desserts you can make at home. All you need are heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and a vanilla bean.

No special equipment, no complicated steps, and no churning required. Simply mix, freeze for about 4 hours, and enjoy a rich, creamy scoop. Serve it with Maraschino cherries, a drizzle of date syrup, or your favorite toppings. Did I tell you that it’s naturally gluten-free and grain-free?

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📝Why this No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream recipe works

Only 3 simple ingredients: Heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla bean are all you need.
No ice cream maker required: Just mix, freeze, and let your freezer do the work.
Rich and creamy every time: The combination of whipped cream and condensed milk creates a smooth, scoopable texture.
Easy to customize:Top it with Maraschino cherries, date syrup, chocolate sauce, fresh berries, or sprinkles.
Naturally gluten-free and grain-free: A great option for many dietary preferences without sacrificing flavor.

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🕐How to make No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with 3 ingredients

Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and carefully scrape out the seeds with a sharp knife. Set aside
In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream at high speed until stiff peaks form
Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean seeds and stir to combine
Pour mixture into a bread pan or freezer-safe container
Cover and freeze for 4 hours or overnight
Serve with your favorite toppings

this is picture of cut in pieces of one vanilla bean on a wooden board next to a knife — Cut the vanilla bean

An image of heavy cream in a bowl with a whisker — Whisk the cream!

This is an image of heavy cream, condensed milk and vanilla bean whisked together — Mix the 3 ingredients

An image of a bowl with heavy cream, condensed milk and vanilla bean — No Churn Ice Cream in the making

How to make no churn vanilla ice cream with 3 ingredientsn image of the bowl with the 3 ingredients to make the no churn vanilla ice cream — Ready for the freezer

two bowls with no churn vanilla ice cream with a cherry on top — No churn vanilla ice cream with maraschino cherries

⤵️Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list at the recipe card below

FAQs about the No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with 3 ingredients

Why do I have to use condensed milk to make the No Churn Ice Cream?

Condensed milk is typically cow’s milk with the water content evaporated off by nearly 60%. The thick and sugary milk becomes the sweetener. When it is mixed with the heavy cream, the sugar in the condensed milk will bond with the water of the cream. This bond will lower the freezing point and will create a smooth and creamy texture

Can I replace the condensed milk with a different milk alternative?

You can replace the condensed milk with Dulce de Leche for a one-to-one alternative. You can also use evaporated milk for an one-to-one replacement. Evaporated milk is not sweetened so you will have to add sugar or the sweetener of your choice to get the same flavor and texture

Do I need to use a mixer to make this recipe?

You don’t have to use a hand or stand mixer to make this recipe. However, using a hand whisker, it will take you up to thirty minutes until stiff peaks form. If you use a mixer, you will only need 5-7 minutes for the same results

Is the No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream gluten free?

Typically, the ingredients used heavy cream and condensed milk alike do not contain gluten. Therefore, the ice cream is gluten free. However, we advise you to check the packaged ingredients as there may well be hidden additives and starches that contain gluten. If not, the ice cream is also grain-free

Can I make vegan No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream?

You can make a vegan No Churn Vanilla ice cream by using vegan condensed milk and vegan cream. Vegans commonly use coconut milk based condensed milk and coconut vegan cream. Some popular brands are Thai Kitchen Coconut Cream (also gluten free), Kara Coconut Cream and Native Forest Organic Premium Coconut Cream. Make sure it is cream and not milk. Nature’s Charm is a vegan condensed coconut milk. You will need to test the recipe many times to figure out the replacement ratio.

How can I top off this No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream?

You can top off with pretty much anything you like: your favorite syrup, molasses, mini chocolate chips, Maraschino cherries, chopped nuts, cinnamon, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, or whipped cream. You can even use some potato chips for a perfect combo of sweet and salty!

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📖RECIPE CARD