There’s nothing sweeter, creamier or more delicious than homemade ice cream. Especially when it’s one of these no churn ice cream recipes that require virtually no work at all!
In fact, once you realize how easy these are, you’ll never want a store bought version again!
Learn how to make ice cream at home without an ice cream maker in this complete recipe collection. We’re sharing 20 incredible no churn ice cream recipes today – one for every occasion.
What better way is there to beat the summer heat than to whip up creamy and delicious homemade ice cream?
It’s clear that I have a constant ice cream craving, based on the amount of recipes I’ve created over the past decade. So if you’re like me and trying to watch your calories this summer, my apologies… but these recipes are worth indulging.
Today I am sharing ALL of the best no churn sweetened condensed milk ice cream recipes that are so easy, you’ll find it difficult to not try a new one each week. At the end of this collection, you’ll find the printable recipe card for classic vanilla no churn ice cream, too.
Why You’ll Love these Recipes
- No Machine Required – Yes, you can make each of these without a machine. Changing the flavor of your homemade ice cream is as easy as gently folding in your favorite candy, extract, juice and more.
- So Easy – Perfect for little hands to help, most of these condensed milk ice cream recipes require just a couple minutes of mixing.
- Just Two Ingredients – It’s true! Most of these recipes start with a two-ingredient base, and then you’ll customize from there.
Helpful Tools
- Mixer (You can also mix by hand)
- Or use a Food Processor
- Liquid Measuring Cups
- Loaf Pan
- Or, try these Mini Ceramic Loaf Pans
20 No Churn Ice Cream Recipes
The basic principle behind all of these recipes is the same! We combine sweetened condensed milk with thick, rich heavy whipping cream.
This condensed milk mixture will serve as the basis of every recipe combination you’d like to create. From this incredibly simple ice cream base, the flavors and additions are completely up to you!
Chocolate Ice Cream
This chocolate ice cream comes together so quickly. It is the ultimate summer treat, that tastes better than store bought.
Indulgent, flavorful and just really really good! You won’t regret making this one!
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3 Ingredient Creamy Chocolate Ice Cream Recipe
The best no churn creamy chocolate ice cream recipe, made in minutes with jus 3 ingredients! This ice cream comes… Read More
5 mins
Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Peanut butter ice cream is the best of both worlds – it’s sweet and salty and oh so creamy!
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Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Peanut Butter Ice Cream is incredibly creamy and made with just three ingredients in minutes. It’s the perfect dessert on its own but also pairs well with chocolate cakes, brownies and more! Read More
4 hrs 5 mins
Mascarpone Ice Cream
In just a few minutes of time and only five ingredients, you can create a sweet and savory frozen treat that is incredible to serve alone or with a variety of toppings or other desserts. Don’t skip this one!
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Mascarpone Ice Cream
Homemade mascarpone ice cream is as delectable as it is easy! Learn how to make this delicious frozen treat in minutes. One bite and you’ll be hooked! Read More
5 mins
Cream Cheese Ice Cream
When it comes to this delicious ice cream, I think it’s the tangy flavor of the cream cheese that lends a sophisticated element to your standard ice cream treat.
The cream cheese adds a savory touch! It balances with the sweetness of the ice cream and makes it so delicious.
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Cream Cheese Ice Cream
Rich and creamy Cream Cheese Ice Cream is like an amazing slice of decadent cheesecake, in ice cream form! This easy no churn ice cream is made with just 4 ingredients in less than 10 minutes hands on time. Serve alone, add your favorite mix-ins or enjoy it on your favorite desserts! Read More
5 mins
Cookie Butter Ice Cream
With just one taste, you’ll fall in love with this recipe! If you love that jar of cookie butter from Trader Joe’s, you’re going to LOVE this ice cream.
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Cookie Butter Ice Cream
Creamy, dreamy cookie butter ice cream is made with just three ingredients in five minutes hands on time. Even better? It’s made without special ice cream makers! Read More
6 hrs 5 mins
Peach Ice Cream
This recipe really captures the essence of summer, with ripe, sweet peaches throughout! Made in just 10 minutes, you can enjoy it by itself or serve it with a host of summertime desserts.
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Peach Ice Cream
This homemade peach ice cream is the summer treat you’ve been craving! Made in just 10 minutes, (no churning required) this peach ice cream recipe is easy to make and so refreshing. Read More
40 mins
Cake Batter Ice Cream
This recipe just takes 10 minutes to whip up a batch and only three ingredients! Stir in sprinkles for a funfetti style creamy ice cream that kids and adults will all love!
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Cake Batter Ice Cream Recipe
Cake batter ice cream is a special treat for a summer day. It’s so quick and easy to make, it just… Read More
10 mins
Apple Ice Cream
I’m obsessed with everything apple butter, especially during fall. It’s a flavor that seems to warm you up, even on the chilliest of evenings or when blended with ice cream.
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Apple Ice Cream
How about a three ingredient easy spiced apple ice cream recipe? This one is so easy, you’ll want to make… Read More
5 mins
Bubble Gum Ice Cream
A nostalgic classic! This is another quick recipe with just four ingredients and five minutes of hands-on time. It is the stuff childhood dreams are made of!
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Bubble Gum Ice Cream
This bubble gum ice cream will make you feel like a kid again. It is made with just four ingredients in five minutes of hands-on time! No churning required! Read More
3 hrs 5 mins
Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Deliciously decadent, this quick ice cream recipe is the perfect easy frozen dessert.
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No Churn Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This homemade, no churn chocolate chip ice cream is made in just 5 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. Deliciously creamy… Read More
2 hrs 5 mins
Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Garnished with some crushed graham cracker, it became a rich, creamy and cold strawberry cheesecake – perfect for hot summer days!
This dreamy no churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream is made from just five ingredients in a few minutes. The rest of the magic happens in the freezer.
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No Churn Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Creamy, smooth, delicious no-churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream is made in minutes! It’s decadent, creamy and some of the best ice cream you’ll ever eat. Read More
10 mins
Marshmallow Ice Cream
Why did this one take me so long to dream up? We took one of my favorite toppings and blended it into frozen custard. I couldn’t wait to put a scoop of it on top of my cookie cobbler!
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Marshmallow Ice Cream
This easy, creamy Marshmallow Ice Cream recipe made with just three ingredients, in minutes. I should call this post can’t… Read More
4 hrs 5 mins
Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
You only need a few hours in the freezer for rich, creamy no-churn Oreo ice cream from scratch.
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Cookies and Cream Ice Cream
When it comes to homemade ice cream recipes, it doesn’t get much easier than this cookies and cream ice cream!… Read More
2 hrs 10 mins
Lemon Ice Cream
I created this lemon ice cream on a whim recently when I was craving that cool, creamy lemon flavor. Believe me when I say this ice cream is easy… actually too easy!
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Lemon Ice Cream
This homemade lemon ice cream is a rich, creamy taste of citrus and sunshine. Make this refreshing no churn lemon ice cream recipe for a memorable sweet and tart treat you’ll love! Read More
5 mins
Peppermint Ice Cream
This is a delicious treat on its own, and incredible on brownies, sugar cookies, cakes and more! It’s perfect frozen dessert for the holidays – but if you eat it in the summer I’ll never judge you.
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Peppermint Ice Cream
This creamy Peppermint Ice Cream is made with just three ingredients in a couple of minutes. It’s a delicious treat in a bowl and incredible on brownies, sugar cookies, cakes and more! Read More
5 mins
Cinnamon Ice Cream
This fool proof cinnamon ice cream is whipped up in five minutes and then frozen for luxurious, creamy ice cream everyone will love!
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Cinnamon Ice Cream
You can enjoy cinnamon ice cream any time you want with this easy recipe for your favorite cool and creamy dessert, without the use of an ice cream maker or stovetop. That’s right – homemade ice cream with no churning and hardly any effort at all! Read More
6 hrs 5 mins
Pumpkin Ice Cream
The iconic flavor of pumpkin is sweetened and spiced and whipped into an easy-to-make ice cream.
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Pumpkin Ice Cream
Made with just a handful of ingredients, pumpkin ice cream is going to blow you away. The bold flavor of pumpkin is sweetened and spiced and whipped into an easy-to-make ice cream. Read More
6 hrs 4 mins
Eggnog Ice Cream
Now you can have thick, creamy eggnog in ice cream form! Eggnog Ice Cream is incredible on it’s own, but elevates cakes, cookies and pies, too!
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Eggnog Ice Cream
Enjoy the flavors of the season with creamy Eggnog Ice Cream – a fun and festive Christmas dessert made with just six ingredients in five minutes! This is a no-churn ice cream recipe that’s perfect for the holidays. Read More
4 hrs 5 mins
Snow Ice Cream
Don’t forget our snow ice cream recipes! There’s a classic vanilla of course, as well as a chocolate snow ice cream and a strawberry snow ice cream, too.
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Creamy Snow Ice Cream
Learn how to make snow ice cream that tastes as creamy and delicious as your favorite ice cream shop! This simple snow ice cream recipe is magic – quite literally. Wrap up the joy of the winter season with a timeless, memorable treat! Read More
5 mins
Tips
- Make sure you use really cold heavy whipping cream. Store it at the back of your refrigerator for best results.
- Put your mixing bowl in the fridge or freezer for a little bit before, as well. The colder your bowl and ingredients are, the more air will be trapped in your ice cream for a lighter, creamier finish.
- Your freezer’s coldest area is probably in the back. Store your ice cream there for a quicker freeze and to store.
- Set up an ice cream float bar for a fun party theme!
Vanilla Ice Cream
Last but certainly not least, here’s the recipe that started it all!
You are going to love this amazing homemade two ingredient no churn vanilla ice cream recipe. Even cooler? It takes just five minutes to make and with only two ingredients – all you need is a freezer!
No Churn Ice Cream Recipes: Vanilla Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream cold
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Blend in sweetened condensed milk and pour into loaf pan.
- Freeze until solid.
Julie’s Tips
Tips
- Cold Cream – Make sure the heavy cream is cold before you whip it.
- Freeze Time – After two hours of freezing, the ice cream will be at a soft serve consistency, freeze it longer if you prefer it to be more solid.
- Add Vanilla – For even more vanilla flavor add Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean.
To Store
- Freeze in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.
Estimated nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed.
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How to Make
- Whip – In a mixing bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
- Blend – Fold in sweetened condensed milk (and any additions) until just combined. Don’t over beat.
- Freeze – Pour into loaf pan. Freeze until solid.
- Enjoy!
These all look so delicious! My mouth is watering looking at these!!
-gabby
I grew up with my mom’s homemade ice cream too. I have her recipes although I have traded in the milk, eggs and cream for banana based ice cream. Still love creating new flavors though. Loved looking at all the different kinds of ice cream
Oh my gosh, this is an ice cream lovers dream! What a wonderful variety. I will definitely give it a try throughout the summer. I can try one recipe a week and that should cover the entire season. Yum. I love vanilla flavored ice cream, so your two ingredient recipe should be quick and easy to indulge in this wonderful treat. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful collection of ice cream recipes.
I love ice cream, especially if it is a different flavor. I could eat everyone of these flavors and be in heaven! Thank you for sharing on Think Tank Thursday. I scheduled a Facebook share for tomorrow.
Thanks for the recipes! Nothing I like better right now than ice cream.