The Easiest Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream (No Eggs!)
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This No-Cook Vanilla Ice Cream is the ultimate summertime treat. Super simple and unbelievably creamy, it’s made with just four ingredients. Enjoy it plain or topped with all of your favorite goodies!
This recipe was originally posted in 2020.
Meet your new summer obsession! Rich, creamy, and DELICIOUS vanilla ice cream.
I’ve loved making ice cream since I was a kid, and our blog is full of amazing recipes. From rich, custard-based peaches and cream to our super simple no-churn banana pudding, we’ve got you covered. This recipe is a dream come true – it combines the best of both worlds: the ease of no-churn and the decadent texture of a custard-based ice cream. What’s not to love?!
Here’s Why You’ll Love Ice Cream
- Literally the creamiest ice cream ever.
- Made from only 4 ingredients.
- Can be enjoyed as soft-serve ice cream or frozen for later.
- A naturally gluten-free treat that can easily be made vegan.
How Do I Make Such A Delicious Ice Cream? Hint: It’s Easier Than You Think!
I love homemade ice cream. I love making homemade ice cream. It’s one of those treats that everyone loves and it comes together in no time. This particular recipe is one I’ve been making for 20 years!
My mom came up with it when I was young as a way to give me and my brother an easy, quick treat during the summer months. All you need is heavy cream, half & half, sugar, and vanilla.
To make it, all you need to do is combine all ingredients in a glass mixing bowl and stir gently until the sugar is dissolved. Then, pour the mixture into your ice cream machine and follow the manufacturer’s directions.
Enjoy immediately with a drizzle of chocolate sauce and caramel sauce or go ahead and spoon the ice cream mixture into an ice cream container. Freeze for a few hours, or until hardened. Easy!
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Happy baking!
x, Caylie
The Easiest Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream (No Eggs!)
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup half & half
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- pinch salt
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.
- Stir gently until sugar is dissolved.
- Freeze according to your ice cream machine’s instructions.
- Transfer into an airtight container and let harden.
Notes + Tips!
Easy Substitutions For This Ice Cream:
- If you don’t have half and half, you can make your own! Combine 1/2 cup whole milk and 1/2 cup fat free milk to have a homemade half and half.
- You can use vanilla bean paste in this recipe, but you may need to scale back the amount slightly.
- To make this recipe vegan, use your favorite plant based heavy cream and half & half.
Tips For Success:
- Don’t beat the ice cream mixture! Just stir gently until the sugar is dissolved. If air is beaten into the ice cream, the texture and consistency will not be right.
- Feel free to add mix-ins. After the ice cream is done churning, feel free to stir in your favorite mix-ins. I personally love M&M’s or some fresh fruit!
- If the ice cream is too hard out of the freezer, just let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before trying to scoop.
- Make sure both the cream and half & half are COLD before mixing for best results.
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Thank you so much for this ice cream recipe! It has saved me so much time not having to cook the mixture with egg yolks for 10 minutes, then wait 300 minutes for it to cool. AND it’s so fluffy and creamy. My husband is diabetic so I use Splenda instead of sugar. He noticed the difference when I switched to this recipe – he loves it!
Debbie
Hi Debbie! Ahh this makes me so happy! I totally get the struggle of waiting around for custards to cool—so I’m really glad this version has been a time-saver and a hit with your husband! Love that it worked so well with Splenda, too. I hope you find lots more recipes on the blog you (and your husband!) love just as much! x, Caylie
Half & Half is half cream & half whole milk.