Easy Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe for Perfect Homemade Treats
A quick and easy no-churn salted caramel ice cream recipe that delivers a rich, creamy dessert with luscious caramel ribbons, perfect for busy nights or surprise guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 395 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Optional: crushed pretzels or chopped pecans for crunch
Instructions
- Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy whipping cream into a chilled bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
- In a separate bowl, combine one 14 oz (395 g) can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir gently until smooth.
- Fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture using a spatula. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream gently to keep the mixture airy.
- Pour half of the ice cream base into your freezer-safe container. Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce (about 6 tablespoons / 90 ml) evenly over the top. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the caramel into the base, creating marbled ribbons. Repeat with the remaining ice cream base and caramel sauce.
- Lightly sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt over the top to boost the salted caramel flavor.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
Notes
Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Fold gently to keep mixture airy. Swirl caramel instead of mixing fully for texture contrast. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight. Remove 10 minutes before serving to soften. Warm caramel slightly if thick for easier swirling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (125 m
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28
- Fat: 17
- Protein: 3
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