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a white bowl filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with blue sprinkles and one maraschino cherry
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5 from 10 votes

Vanilla Ice Cream For One

This rich and creamy no-churn vanilla ice cream comes together in minutes with no ice cream maker needed. It’s smooth, flavorful, and freezes beautifully.
Prep Time10 minutes
Freeze6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword: egg free vanilla ice cream, ice cream, no churn ice cream, no churn vanilla ice cream, single serve ice cream, small batch ice cream, vanilla, vanilla ice cream, vanilla ice cream without eggs, vanilla no churn ice cream
Servings: 1 serving
Author: Joanie Zisk

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces heavy cream
  • 2 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions

  • Whip the Cream: In a medium bowl, whip the cream with a hand whisk or electric mixer until stiff peaks form. The cream should hold its shape when you lift the beater.
  • Fold in Sweetened Condensed Milk :Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until combined.
  • Add Vanilla Extract: Fold in the vanilla extract.
    The mixture may look lumpy at first—keep folding until mostly smooth, but avoid over-mixing to maintain volume.
  • Freeze: Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container with a tight-fitting lid.
    Freeze for at least 2 hours for soft-serve texture.
    Freeze for 6 to 8 hours for firmer ice cream.

Notes

  • Use the Right Cream: Choose heavy cream or heavy whipping cream with at least 35% fat. This ensures a rich, creamy texture.
  • Stick to the Ingredients: Avoid using low-fat or low-sugar substitutes—they can change the texture and flavor.
  • Chill Your Tools: For better whipping, chill your mixing bowl in the freezer for 5–10 minutes. Keep the cream cold until ready to use.
  • Store Properly: Seal the container tightly to prevent freezer burn and keep the ice cream fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 587kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 147mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 318mg | Sugar: 34g | Vitamin A: 1818IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 236mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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