Imagine creating a luscious, smooth ice cream without the traditional heavy cream - sounds impossible, right? Get ready to be amazed by this game-changing recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a decadent frozen treat! Whether you're looking to cut calories, avoid heavy cream, or just want to whip up a quick dessert, this no-heavy-cream ice cream will become your new go-to recipe that'll have everyone asking, "How did you make this?"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: -
Total Time: 10 mins
Cuisine: Dessert
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine whole milk, sugar, salt, and sweetened condensed milk. Whisk the ingredients together until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Place the saucepan over medium heat and warm the mixture, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. Heat until the mixture is steaming and just about to simmer, but do not let it boil.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavor.
- Transfer the mixture to a clean bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
- Once chilled, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically 20-25 minutes, until the mixture reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- If you don't have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze, stirring vigorously every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals, for about 2-3 hours.
- Transfer the churned or manually frozen ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for an additional 2-3 hours to firm up before serving.
- Scoop and serve the ice cream chilled. Optional: Garnish with fresh fruits, chocolate sauce, or nuts as desired.
Tips
- Temperature is key: Make sure to chill your mixture thoroughly before churning for the smoothest texture.
- No ice cream maker? No problem! The manual freezing method works great - just remember to stir frequently to prevent large ice crystals.
- For extra richness, use whole milk instead of low-fat varieties.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding cocoa powder, fruit purees, or different extracts.
- Always use fresh, high-quality vanilla extract for the best flavor.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before serving for the perfect scoopable consistency.
- Store your ice cream in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn and maintain its creamy texture.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 300kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 5g
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 20mg
