Easy Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream
A quick and easy no-churn ice cream recipe featuring a creamy texture with a perfect balance of buttery caramel sweetness and a subtle hit of saltiness. Ideal for homemade dessert without an ice cream maker.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (14 oz / 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
- 3/4 cup (180 ml) salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before starting.
- Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Using a hand or stand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes). Do not overbeat.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula, preserving the airiness.
- Sprinkle 1/2 tsp sea salt evenly and fold it into the mixture.
- Pour half of the ice cream base into a freezer-safe container. Drizzle 1/3 of the salted caramel sauce over it and gently swirl with a butter knife or skewer.
- Add the remaining ice cream base and top with the rest of the caramel sauce. Swirl lightly again.
- Cover the container tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes for easier scooping and creamier texture.
Notes
Chill equipment before whipping cream for better results. Do not overbeat cream to avoid grainy texture. Use a deeper container to prevent icy texture. Let ice cream soften slightly before scooping. Optional mix-ins like chopped pecans or toffee bits can be folded in during the final fold step.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/2 cup (125 m
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Protein: 3
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