This homemade ice cream recipe is an easy and quick version of delicious ice cream made with only 3 ingredients. No cook, no churn and no ice cream maker required. This ice cream recipe yields a creamy, smooth and soft homemade ice cream without any ice crystals.
In a large bowl, take the cold whipping cream. Add 2 teaspoons vanilla extract. If using vanilla essence, then add 1 teaspoon of it.
With an electric beater at full speed, begin to whip the cream. Timing will vary depending on the fat content in the cream.
Also be careful while whipping and do not whip too much, as then the cream can get churned into butter.
Whip until stiff peaks are formed. You can also whip till soft peaks. If using 25% fat cream, then you can whip till soft peaks.
Now add the cold sweetened condensed milk.
Fold gently but very well. Also remember not to overfold as then the ice cream mixture can fall flat.
Remove the ice cream mixture in a container or box and then cover it tightly. Or you can cover the same bowl in which you whipped the cream (if its freezer safe) with a tight fitting lid or aluminium foil.
Freeze for 7 to 8 hours or more until the ice cream is frozen, firm and set. Before serving, keep the ice cream box or bowl for some minutes at room temperature. Then using a scoop, remove the ice cream.
Serve homemade ice cream. You can sprinkle some chocolate chips or grated chocolate or candied fruits or chopped nuts or even tutti frutti if you like.
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Notes
Try to make this homemade ice cream recipe with a whipping cream that has 35% to 50% milk fat. Lesser than 30% won't give you stiff peaks while whipping but soft peaks.
The recipe can be scaled to make a smaller or a larger serving of the ice cream.
Choose to garnish the ice cream with your favorite toppings.