Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream maker:
### Ingredients:
– 2 cups heavy whipping cream
– 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
### Optional Mix-ins:
– Chocolate chips
– Crushed cookies
– Fruit pieces
– Nuts
– Swirls of caramel or chocolate sauce
### Instructions:
1. **Whip the Cream:**
– In a large bowl, whip the heavy cream using an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. This will take about 3-4 minutes.
2. **Mix the Base:**
– In another bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with the vanilla extract until well combined.
3. **Fold Together:**
– Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream; fold until just combined.
4. **Add Mix-ins:**
– If you want to add any mix-ins (chocolate chips, fruit, etc.), gently fold them into the mixture now.
5. **Freeze:**
– Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or any freezer-safe container. Cover with plastic wrap or a lid.
– Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until firm.
6. **Serve:**
– Scoop and enjoy your homemade ice cream!
This recipe is versatile, so you can easily customize it with different flavors and mix-ins to suit your taste.
