Homemade Ice Cream with Only 3 Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream (cold)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or any other flavoring of your choice)
Instructions:
- Whip the Cream:
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the cold heavy cream.
- Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, whip the cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes. Be careful not to overwhip the cream, as it can turn into butter.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Once the cream is whipped, gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Use a spatula to mix until just combined. Be gentle to maintain the airiness of the whipped cream.
- Add Flavorings (Optional):
- If you’d like to add any additional flavorings or mix-ins (such as chocolate chips, crushed cookies, fruit, or nuts), gently fold them into the mixture at this stage.
- Freeze:
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Cover the container with plastic wrap or a lid to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Place the container in the freezer and let it freeze for at least 6 hours or until completely firm.
- Serve:
- Once the ice cream is fully frozen, scoop and serve! You can enjoy it plain or with your favorite toppings.
Tips:
- For best results, make sure the heavy cream is very cold before whipping.
- You can experiment with different flavors by substituting the vanilla extract with other extracts or adding mix-ins.
Enjoy your creamy, homemade ice cream!