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Vanilla No-Churn Ice Cream
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Vanilla No-Churn Ice Cream

Classic vanilla ice cream flavor, without all the work. This frozen goodness pairs well with everything, from chocolate to pie.
Course ice cream
Cuisine American
Diet Low Salt
Keyword ice cream
Prep Time 10 minutes
Additional Time 4 hours

Ingredients

  • One 14 oz [396 g] can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 vanilla bean seeds scraped (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons bourbon optional
  • 2 oz cream cheese at room temperature [57 g]
  • 2 cups heavy cream [480 g]

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, vanilla bean seeds, salt, and bourbon, if using, until completely combined.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, beat the cream cheese on medium until smooth. Turn the mixer to low and add the heavy cream in a slow steady stream, mixing until combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and whisk until stiff peaks from, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add half the whipped cream mixture to the sweetened condensed milk mixture and whisk until completely combined. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the remaining whipped cream mixture until no streaks remain. pour into a 9 in [23 cm] loaf pan or Pullman pan with a lid and freeze until firm, 6 hours or, covered, up to 1 week.