There’s nothing sweeter, creamier or more delicious than homemade ice cream. Especially when it’s one of these no churn ice cream recipes that require virtually no work at all!
In fact, once you realize how easy these are, you’ll never want a store bought version again!
Learn how to make ice cream at home without an ice cream maker in this complete recipe collection. We’re sharing 20 incredible no churn ice cream recipes today – one for every occasion.
Table of Contents
- The Secret of No Churn Ice Cream
- Why You’ll Love these Recipes
- Ingredients and Substitutions
- How to Make
- Tips
- 20 No Churn Ice Cream Recipes
- Ice Cream Topping Inspiration
- No Churn Ice Cream Recipes: Vanilla Ice Cream
- Explore More
What better way is there to beat the summer heat than to whip up creamy and delicious homemade ice cream?
It’s clear that I have a constant ice cream craving, based on the amount of these recipes I’ve created over the past decade. So if you’re like me and trying to watch your calories this summer, my apologies… but these recipes are worth indulging.
Today I am sharing ALL of the sweetest no churn sweetened condensed milk ice cream recipes that are so easy, you’ll find it difficult to not try a new one each week.
The Secret of No Churn Ice Cream
I have many fond memories of the hours spent making mom’s homemade vanilla in an old fashioned ice cream machine. It’s so good, but also so time consuming.
I knew there had to be an easier way – one that didn’t include hours of churning and salt and ice!
Luckily, I discovered the secrets to making this creamy cold concoction without churning years ago… and it’s made homemade ice cream simpler than ever before.
Why You’ll Love these Recipes
- No Machine Required – Yes, you can make each of these without a machine. Changing the flavor of your homemade ice cream is as easy as gently folding in your favorite candy, extract, juice and more.
- So Easy – Perfect for little hands to help, most of these condensed milk ice cream recipes require just a couple minutes of mixing.
- Just Two Ingredients – It’s true! Most of these recipes start with a two-ingredient base, and then you’ll customize from there.
- Fresh, Creamy Flavor – Whether your family members are fans of traditional vanilla or chocolate ice cream, or they love to try new things, there’s a recipe for everyone here! (Peanut butter ice cream, anyone?)
Ingredients and Substitutions
All of the recipes in this collection are based around the following two items, with flavorings, add-ins and toppings to customize each.
- Heavy Whipping Cream – Also known as heavy cream, it gives the ice cream a creamy texture and body.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Thicker than milk because all the water is removed. It acts as the sweetener for no churn ice cream.
- Mixer(You can also mix by hand)
- Or use aFood Processor
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Loaf Pan
- Or, try theseMini Ceramic Loaf Pans
How to Make
- Whip – In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Blend – Fold in sweetened condensed milk (and any additions) until just combined. Don’t over beat.
- Freeze – Pour into loaf pan. Freeze until solid.
- Enjoy!
Tips
- Make sure you use really cold heavy whipping cream. Store it at the back of your refrigerator for best results.
- Put your mixing bowl in the fridge or freezer for a little bit before, as well. The colder your bowl and ingredients are, the more air will be trapped in your ice cream for a lighter, creamier finish.
- Your freezer’s coldest area is probably in the back. Store your ice cream there for a quicker freeze and to store.
20 No Churn Ice Cream Recipes
- The basic principle behind all of these recipes is the same! We combine sweetened condensed milk with thick, rich heavy whipping cream.
- YES… that’s it! Many of the recipes will also include a little vanilla extract, but it’s totally personal preference. From there, you can see that each recipe is individually unique with delicious additions.
- This condensed milk mixture will serve as the basis of every recipe combination you’d like to create. From this incredibly simple ice cream base, the flavors and additions are completely up to you!
Conversion Guide
Print this Measurement Conversion Chart for easy reference when halving or doubling a recipe.
Two Ingredient No Churn Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
The one that started it all!
You are going to love this amazing homemade two ingredient no churn vanilla ice cream recipe. It takes just five minutes to make and with only two ingredients!
It’s amazingly creamy but so easy to make with no complicated processes. All you need is a freezer!
3 Ingredient Creamy Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
The best no churn creamy chocolate ice cream recipe, made in minutes with jus 3 ingredients! This ice cream comes together so quickly and is the ultimate summer treat that tastes better than store bought.
Indulgent, flavorful and just really really good! You won’t regret making this one!
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Ice Cream is incredibly creamy and made with just three ingredients in minutes. It’s the perfect dessert on it’s own but also pairs well with chocolate cakes, brownies and more!
Peanut Butter Ice Cream is the best of both worlds – it’s sweet and salty and oh so creamy!
Mascarpone Ice Cream
Homemade mascarpone ice cream is as delectable as it is easy! Learn how to make this delicious frozen treat in minutes. One bite and you’ll be hooked!
In just a few minutes of time and only five ingredients, you can create a sweet and savory frozen treat that is incredible to serve alone or with a variety of toppings or other desserts. Don’t skip this one!
Cream Cheese Ice Cream
No ice cream maker necessary for this incredible cream cheese ice cream! It’s everything you love about sweet and savory cream cheese frosting combined with the frosty joy of homemade ice cream.
When it comes to this delicious ice cream, I think it’s the tangy flavor of the cream cheese that lends a sophisticated element to your standard ice cream treat.
The cream cheese adds a savory touch! It balances with the sweetness of the ice cream and makes it incredibly creamy.
Cake Batter Ice Cream Recipe
This no churn cake batter ice cream is the perfect summer treat. It’s so quick and easy to make, it just takes 10 minutes to whip up a batch and only three ingredients!
Stir in sprinkles for a funfetti style creamy ice cream that kids and adults will all love!
Eggnog Ice Cream
Enjoy the flavors of the season with creamy Eggnog Ice Cream – a fun and festive Christmas dessert made with just 6 ingredients in 5 minutes! A no churn ice cream recipe that’s perfect for the holidays.
Now you can have thick, creamy eggnog in ice cream form! Eggnog Ice Cream is incredible on it’s own, but elevates cakes, cookies and pies, too!
Cookie Butter Ice Cream
Creamy, dreamy Cookie Butter Ice Cream, made with just three ingredients in five minutes hands on time without special equipment!
With just one lick, you’ll fall in love with Speculoos Ice Cream! If you love that jar of cookie butter from Trader Joe’s, you’re going to LOVE this ice cream.
Homemade Peach Ice Cream Recipe
This homemade no churn peach ice cream is the summer treat you’ve been craving! Made in just 10 minutes, this fruit ice cream is easy to make and so refreshing.
Simply enjoy it by itself or serve it with a host of summertime desserts.
Easy Spiced Apple Ice Cream
Three ingredient easy spiced apple ice cream recipe. The creamy, dreamy taste of fall makes this apple butter ice cream perfect alone or topped on any dessert!
I’m obsessed with everything apple butter, especially during fall. It’s a flavor that seems to warm you up, even on the chilliest of evenings or when blended with ice cream.
Classic Bubble Gum Ice Cream
A quick Bubble Gum Ice Cream recipe with just four ingredients and five minutes of hands-on time.
This no-churn ice cream requires no special “tools” and is the perfect ice cream to make with your child. It is the stuff childhood dreams are made of!
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This homemade, no churn chocolate chip ice cream is made in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients.
Deliciously creamy and made without a machine, this quick ice cream recipe is the perfect easy frozen dessert.
No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Creamy, smooth, delicious no-churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream made in minutes! You’ll never need an ice cream maker again with this no-churn ice cream!
Garnished with somecrushed graham cracker, it becamea rich, creamy and cold strawberry cheesecake – perfect for hot summer days!
This dreamy no churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream is made from just five ingredients in a few minutes. The rest of the magic happens in the freezer.
3 Ingredient Creamy Marshmallow Ice Cream
Creamy Marshmallow Ice Cream recipe made with just three ingredients, in minutes.
Why hadn’t I thought of this before? One of my favorite toppings blended into frozen custard is marshmallow cream. I couldn’t wait to put a scoop of it on top of mycookie cobbler!
No-Churn Lemon Ice Cream
Lemon Ice Cream is a rich, creamy taste of spring. Make this refreshing no-churn Lemon Ice Cream Recipe for a memorable sweet and tart treat you’ll love!
I created this lemon ice cream on a whim recently when I was craving that cool, creamy lemon flavor. Believe me when I say this ice cream is easy… actually too easy! My hips don’t lie!
Peppermint Ice Cream Recipe
This creamy Peppermint Ice Cream is made with just 3 ingredients in a couple of minutes. It’s a delicious treat in a bowl and incredible on brownies, sugar cookies, cakes and more!
This homemade no churn ice cream is the perfect frozen dessert for the holidays – but if you eat it in the summer I’ll never judge you.
Cinnamon Ice Cream
You can enjoy cinnamon ice cream any time you want with this easy recipe for your favorite cool and creamy dessert, without the use of an ice cream maker or stovetop. That’s right – homemade ice cream with no churning and hardly any effort at all!
This fool proof cinnamon ice cream is whipped up in five minutes and then frozen for luxurious, creamy ice cream everyone will love!
Pumpkin Ice Cream
Made with just a handful of ingredients, pumpkin ice cream is going to blow you away. The bold flavor of pumpkin is sweetened and spiced and whipped into an easy-to-make ice cream.
It doesn’t require cooking or an ice cream maker, and takes less than five minutes hands-on time. You’ve got to try this!
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
When it comes to homemade ice cream recipes, it doesn’t get much easier than thiscookies and cream ice cream!
You only need 3 ingredients and a few hours in the freezer for rich, creamy no-churn Oreo ice cream from scratch.
Snow Ice Cream
Last but not least, don’t forget our snow ice cream recipes! There’s a classic vanilla, as well as a chocolate snow ice cream and a strawberry snow ice cream, too.
Ice Cream Topping Inspiration
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Secret Chocolate Sauce
5 mins
Desserts
Raspberry Sauce Recipe
10 mins
Frostings & Glazes
Magic Chocolate Shell Recipe
5 mins
Frostings & Glazes
Salted Caramel Sauce
6 mins
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No Churn Ice Cream Recipes: Vanilla Ice Cream
By Julie Blanner
This vanilla ice cream is one of our favorite ice cream recipes – it's so versatile!
Prep: 5 minutes mins
Total: 5 minutes mins
Servings: 8
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Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
Blend in sweetened condensed milk and pour into loaf pan.
Freeze until solid.
Julie’s Tips
Tips
- Cold Cream – Make sure the heavy cream is cold before you whip it.
- Freeze Time – After two hours of freezing, the ice cream will be at a soft serve consistency, freeze it longer if you prefer it to be more solid.
- Add Vanilla – For even more vanilla flavor addVanilla Extractor vanilla bean.
To Store
- Freeze in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 184mg | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 975IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 145mg | Iron: 1mg
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
