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Easy Homemade Ice Cream – Rich & Creamy
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Whip the Cream
- In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Mix the Base
- In another bowl, combine sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt.
3. Fold Together
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until smooth and fluffy.
4. Freeze
- Pour into a loaf pan or airtight container.
- Cover and freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight.
Flavor Variations
Chocolate
- Add ¼ cup cocoa powder or melted chocolate.
Cookies & Cream
- Fold in crushed chocolate sandwich cookies.
Strawberry
- Mix in mashed fresh strawberries.
Coffee
- Add 1 tbsp instant espresso powder.
Salted Caramel
- Swirl caramel sauce and sprinkle flaky sea salt.
Optional Toppings
- Chocolate syrup
- Fresh berries
- Chopped nuts
- Whipped cream
- Sprinkles
Tips for Best Texture
- Chill the bowl before whipping cream.
- Do not overmix when folding.
- Let ice cream sit 5 minutes before scooping for smoother servings.