WRITTEN AND STYLED BY CINDY COOPWOOD
Nothing says summer like homemade ice cream. It’s often the star of our favorite celebrations, from 4th of July gatherings to church picnics to family reunions. Childhood memories of hand-churning the sweet concoction aside, we think you’ll love this 3-ingredient, no-churn option. It. Is. Delicious. Plus, it’s simple to make, and there is no need for any fancy equipment. Stir in your family’s favorite add-ins and give it a try. Stay cool, and happy summer!
No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream
Get your homemade ice cream fix this summer with this simple 3-ingredient recipe everyone will love.
2 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
Place dish for storing ice cream in freezer to chill while you make the recipe.
Whip 2 cups heavy cream in a large chilled bowl on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. A hand mixer will work well for this!
In a separate large bowl, mix together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract and a dash salt if desired.
Gently fold mixture into the whipped cream. Once mixture is coming together, it is the time to add any desired mix-ins such as cookie crumbs, fruit, etc.
Pour the ice cream mixture into your dish, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Freeze it for at least 4 hours before serving.
When ready to serve, allow ice cream to thaw for a few minutes on the counter. Scoop into bowls or cones, and serve!
Strawberry Ice Cream
For strawberry ice cream: Mix about ¼ cup of sugar, or to taste, with 1½ cups sliced or rough-chopped strawberries. Allow to sit for 30 minutes to an hour to macerate. The sugar will help pull the juice from the berries and soften them a bit.
After folding in whipped cream and condensed milk mixture together, stir in macerated berries and juice to base mixture. Continue with remaining instructions, for freezing and serving.
Serve in bowls or cones, and enjoy!
Oreo Ice Cream
For Oreo ice cream: Add about 2 cups crushed Oreos to base mixture, after folding in whipped cream and condensed milk mixture together. Continue with remaining instructions for freezing and serving.
For bite-size Oreo ice cream sandwiches: Simply separate Oreo cookies, scrape out the filling, if desired, scoop about a tablespoon of the ice cream onto one side, and top with the other wafer! Simple, cute, and perfect for little hands!
Tips: Add any of your favorite mix-ins—like chocolate chips, crushed cookies or candy, berries, and more—to the no-churn, vanilla ice cream base recipe. You can also swap the vanilla for peppermint extract, toffee sauce, chocolate, or whatever flavoring you would rather use for your ice cream.
Frozen Peanut Butter Yogurt Pops
1 cup plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup of dark chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped roasted peanuts
Flaky salt
1 teaspoon Crisco or coconut oil
In a mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, peanut butter and honey. Stir until well combined and smooth.
Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and scoop yogurt mixture into mounds, spreading it out evenly; place a popsicle stick in each mound and cover with mixture to secure stick.
Place pan in the freezer and allow pops to freeze for about 2 hours or until firm.
In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips and Crisco together in 30 second intervals, stirring each time until smooth and well combined. Spoon the melted chocolate mixture over the frozen popsicle, covering the entire surface. Spread it evenly, to be sure it’s fully coated. Sprinkle with chopped peanuts and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
Return to the freezer and let the bars freeze for another 30 minutes, or until the chocolate coating is firm and set.
Allow the bars to thaw for 5-7 minutes before consuming, otherwise they will be too icy and hard to eat. Enjoy!
Tips:
- To pack more protein, stir in a scoop of peanut butter protein powder
- Drizzle the chocolate coating instead of full dipping, if desired
- Add mini-chocolate chips to the mixture before freezing
- Can be made in a pan instead and sliced into frozen bars
- Before the chocolate coating sets, top with your favorite crumbled cookies for a fun topping
