Choose a flavor, any flavor.

This simple base recipe for no-churn ice cream is endlessly adaptable.

There’s no need for an ice cream maker for this no-churn ice cream recipe.

no-churn ice cream varieties and scoop

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The only equipment you need are bowls, a hand mixer, and a loaf pan.

While the primary recipe is forvanilla ice creamlovers, we offer 14 (yes, 14!)

more flavor options for those craving something fruity, chocolatey, herbal, or salty-sweet.

condensed milk in bowl

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The options don’t end there.

Check outthese frozen flavorsfor even more flavor inspiration to get you started.

What Is No-Churn Ice Cream?

heavy cream whipped to soft peaks

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No-churn ice cream is a method of making ice cream without using an ice cream maker.

To make it,whipped creamprovides air and richness, while condensed milk sweetens and thickens the mixture.

From there, the world is your oyster in terms of what flavors you could create.

folding whipped cream mixture into condensed milk

Fold in Whipped Cream

Fold whipped cream mixture into the condensed milk.

Portion and Freeze

Spread into a 9x5-inch loaf pan or two pint freezer containers.

Freeze, covered, 8 hours or until firm.

whipped cream mixture in pint containers for freezing

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2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.