Homemade Ice Cream with only 2 Ingredients (No Machine)

Homemade Ice Cream with only 2 Ingredients (No Machine)

3 servings
Learn how to make homemade ice cream with my easy 2-ingredient ice cream recipe - no ice cream machine required - and enjoy any flavor you want!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream)

    16oz/450ml

  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

    1 Can/ 400ml

  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract)

    (optional

Directions

  1. 1

    Place sweetened condensed milk in the fridge to keep cold.

  2. 2

    Using a hand or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, whip the cold cream on medium/high speed until soft peaks form.

  3. 3

    Turn off the machine and pour the cold condensed milk into the whipped cream.

  4. 4

    Turn the speed up to high and whisk until the mixture is thick and stiff peaks form. Turn off the machine and stir in vanilla extract (optional).

  5. 5

    Now you have your ice cream base you can add in your desired flavors and fixing. GO NUTS! Try my 50+ ice cream flavors at my Gemma's Freezer Section or experiment with your own flavors and enjoy creating something that is all you. Generally, use two cups of ice cream base and add mix-ins to create your flavors.

  6. 6

    Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream: Mix 1 cup cheesecake into 2 cups ice cream base and add strawberry puree

Homemade Ice Cream with only 2 Ingredients (No Machine)

Homemade Ice Cream with only 2 Ingredients (No Machine)

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About this Recipe

Craving a scoop of luscious, creamy ice cream but don't own a fancy machine? You're in luck! This incredibly simple recipe shows you how to make delightful homemade ice cream using just two core ingredients, all without any special equipment.

This recipe works by harnessing the magic of whipping heavy cream into airy peaks, then folding in the rich sweetness of condensed milk. The result is a surprisingly light yet intensely creamy base that mimics traditional churned ice cream's texture, providing that satisfying frozen treat experience you love.

What you'll experience is a wonderfully smooth and velvety ice cream that melts delicately in your mouth. The sweetness is perfectly balanced, making it a versatile canvas for your preferred flavors. The process is straightforward, requiring only about 20 minutes of active prep time to create a frozen dessert that tastes like it came from an artisanal shop.

Customization & Flavor Adventures

While delicious on its own, this recipe is a perfect starting point for endless flavor combinations. You can easily add vanilla extract for a classic taste, as suggested. Consider folding in cocoa powder for chocolate ice cream, a swirl of fruit puree, or even some crushed cookies before freezing to create your favorite custom flavors. The beauty of this base is its adaptability.

Serve this delightful homemade ice cream chilled, perhaps in a bowl with your favorite toppings, or simply enjoy it straight from the container. It's an ideal dessert for warm evenings, family gatherings, or whenever a craving for something sweet and cool strikes.

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