Indulge in the creamy goodness of homemade ice cream without the need for fancy equipment with our no churn ice cream recipe.

Easy no churn ice creams are cool and refreshing and so simple for guests to customize for themselves. Because who doesn’t love ice cream?!?

And the best part about no churn ice cream is that no ice cream maker is required. Plus, what’s not to love if you can make the ice cream from scratch without adding stress to your life?

That’s precisely what my, Rebecca’s chocolate and vanilla ice cream recipes have to offer.

These no churn ice cream are simple and no fuss and the perfect starting point for any toppings or flavor additions you want to add.

And they pretty much pair perfectly with just about any dessert — chocolate chip cookies, apple cobbler and more.

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Equipment Needed to Make No-Churn Ice Cream

Goodbye, store bought ice cream. Making ice cream at home is so easy. You don’t need an ice cream machine or stand mixer!

This recipe simply requires a hand mixer, rubber spatula, large bowl and loaf pan.

Ingredients for Homemade No Churn Ice Cream

You only need three simple ingredients for each of these flavors. There’s literally only 3 ingredients that you will need.

For the ice cream base:

Heavy whipping cream — You can sub it for heavy cream. But keep in mind that because heavy cream is higher in fat content, the ice cream will not be as light.

Sweet condensed milk

For no churn vanilla ice cream:

You’ll just need the addition of vanilla extract.

Although you can use imitation vanilla and vanilla bean paste interchangeably, they can leave a bitter aftertaste when not heated. So we highly recommend using pure vanilla extract.

For no churn chocolate ice cream:

And cocoa powder is what makes chocolate ice cream that delicious flavor!

How to Make No Churn Ice Cream

1 — Both vanilla and chocolate ice cream recipes start with whipping cream, beaten to peaks that are not too soft, but not completely stiff peaks either.

2 — Then, fold in the sweetened condensed milk and whatever flavoring you’d like. Pop the cream mixture in the freezer overnight, and dessert is ready!

Each of these recipes yield about 12 1/2 cup servings, or 6 cups in total. They can easily be doubled if you have a large crowd to feed. Just make sure to allow more time to for the condensed milk mixture to freeze if you’re making a larger quantity.

How to Store Homemade Ice Cream

Use a freezer-safe air-tight container. Shallow flat containers are ideal to keep the ice cream’s consistency. Make sure there is at least 1/2-inch of headspace in the container since the ice cream will expand.

To avoid ice crystals from forming, cover the surface with a plastic wrap. Also, keep the ice cream in the back of the freezer where the temperature is the coldest.

How Long Will Homemade Ice Cream Last?

Due to added preservatives, store-bought ice cream lasts longer than homemade ice cream. This recipe doesn’t have the fat and sugar structure to resist ice growth (which is not a bad thing)!

If stored properly, homemade ice cream can be stored in the freezer for up to 2-4 weeks. Since this recipe is so delicious, it will probably be eaten up sooner!

What are the Most Popular Ice Cream Toppings?

Now let’s talk toppings, a.k.a. the fun part. This is where you can get really creative and go as simple or as crazy (or simple!) as you want.

Some of our favorites toppings:

— Chocolate sauce

— Caramel sauce

— Whipped cream

— Cherries

— Sprinkles (you knew it was coming)

— Chopped Oreos

— Peanuts

— Toffee bits

— Chocolate chips

— Chopped peanut butter cups

— Chopped strawberries, pineapple and raspberries

How to Serve No Churn Ice Cream

Of course, all of this can be served in a bowl. (Your guest will probably want a large bowl). Or you can pile it onto sugar or wafer cones. You could even split open some bananas for a banana split!

If you want to get really creative, serve them in our ice cream cookie cups or cupcake chocolate liners.

So whether you need it for hosting, or just to beat the summer heat, these no churn ice cream recipes are the perfect way to keep your freezer stocked this summer.

How Long Does it Take to Make?

Once the pan and bowl for the whipping cream are chilled, you shouldn’t have to wait more than 10 minutes to mix up the rest of the ingredients!

As soon as you pour the mixture into the pan, cover it with plastic wrap and freeze overnight for at least 4 hours, preferably.

Other Easy Ice Cream Recipes to Create

If you’re looking for more easy ice cream posts, see our favorite recipes below!

photo of a no churn ice cream recipe cone by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream Recipe

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5 from 8 votes

A no-churn ice cream recipe that's simple and no fuss and the perfect starting point for any toppings or flavor additions you want to add!

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course Desserts

Cuisine Ice Cream

Equipment

Mixer
Meat loaf pan
Rubber spatula
Large mixing bowl

Ingredients

2 cup heavy whipping cream cold
1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz.
1 tbsp vanilla extract

Nutrition

Servings:

Calories: 246kcal

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the whipping cream to medium peaks. There should be a point that is straight, but still a bit soft when you pull the beaters out.
Use a rubber spatula to fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and not streaky.
Pour it into a freezer safe pan that’s at least 3 quarts, and freeze for at least 6 hours.

KEYWORD: vanilla no churn ice cream

RECIPE Chocolate No Churn Ice Cream by top Houston lifestyle blogger Ashley Rose of Sugar & Cloth

Chocolate No Churn Ice Cream Recipe