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No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream: 3-Ingredient Easy Dessert

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This no-churn salted caramel ice cream is creamy, rich, and made with just three ingredients. No ice cream maker required, perfect for satisfying late-night cravings or impressing guests.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) salted caramel sauce
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup (85 g) chopped chocolate or toffee bits (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chill your bowl and cream: Pop your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10-15 minutes before you start.
  2. Whip the heavy cream: Pour the cold heavy cream into your chilled bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Fold in the condensed milk: Gently pour the sweetened condensed milk over the whipped cream. Use a rubber spatula to fold it in with slow, sweeping motions until thick, glossy, and uniform.
  4. Add the caramel swirl: Drizzle about 3/4 of your salted caramel sauce over the top. Fold it in with just 3-4 strokes, leaving ribbons of caramel.
  5. Layer into your container: Spoon half the mixture into a loaf pan or container. Drizzle with half the remaining caramel sauce and swirl lightly. Add the rest of the ice cream mixture, then top with remaining caramel and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if using.
  6. Cover and freeze: Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 6 hours, but overnight is best (8-12 hours).
  7. Serve and enjoy: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping.

Notes

For best results, chill the bowl and cream before whipping. Do not over-whip the cream. Use a good quality salted caramel sauce that is pourable at room temperature. The ice cream can be stored for up to 2 weeks. For a dairy-free version, use full-fat coconut cream and dairy-free sweetened condensed milk.

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