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3 Ingredient Ice Cream

This 3-ingredient homemade ice cream base is the easiest way to make creamy ice cream that isn't icy.No special equipment is needed.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freeze: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Imsen

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tsps vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Use a hand mixer or a stand mixer to beat the cream in a large bowl until stiff peaks form; do not overwhip. When you remove the beaters and the cream stands at attention, the cream is finished.
  • Whisk the vanilla into the sweetened condensed milk in a separate, sizable bowl. Use a spatula to softly fold the whipped cream into the other mixture so that it stays airy and light.
  • If you're making many flavors, divide the cream mixture into smaller bowls before gently folding in your chosen add-ins. If you're preparing just one flavor, simply stir the ingredients into the cream mixture.
  • Place the mixture in paper containers or an insulated tub and freeze for 4-6 hours.

NOTES

Note that this recipe is an all-rounder, if you want the exact same results here are a few tips:
  • Transfer the cream base to a small ramequin.
  • Put on top of the filled ramequin some roasted almonds mixed with honey.
  • Make sure to cover the empty ramequin with plastic wrap so it makes it easier to flip down the ice cream.

NUTRITION

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 183mg | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 806IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 144mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword 3 ingredient ice cream, homemade ice cream, ice cream
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