Making homemade ice cream with just 3 ingredients is super simple and a delicious way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Here’s a basic recipe for creamy vanilla ice cream:
3-Ingredient Homemade Ice Cream
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Whip the cream:
- In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with an electric mixer (or by hand, but it’ll take longer) until it forms stiff peaks. This usually takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer.
- Mix in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla:
- Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into the whipped cream. You can use a spatula or spoon for this. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream—mix until everything is just combined.
- Freeze:
- Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or a freezer-safe container, and spread it out evenly.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. For best results, let it freeze overnight.
- Serve:
- Scoop and enjoy your creamy homemade ice cream!
Tips:
- If you want to add mix-ins (chocolate chips, crushed cookies, fruit, etc.), fold them in gently after mixing the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
- This recipe can be easily customized by adding your favorite flavor extracts (like almond, mint, or coconut) instead of vanilla.
It’s so easy, and the result is incredibly creamy and satisfying. Would you like to try different variations or a specific flavor?