Easiest Ice Cream — No Cook, No Churn!

By Inger Jul 24, 2012 Cooking & Recipes, Desserts & Snacks, Milk & Dairy 37 Comments

Mint Ice Cream

I didn’t even know that it was possible to make homemade ice cream without churning–at least not easy, fluffy ice cream. Quite a confession for someone living in America’s Dairyland! But with the record heat we have been experiencing, I was looking for fun and tasty alternatives to baking and fired up my browser instead of my oven!

After a brief search, I came across a bloggers ice cream challenge. It comes out of kavey eats which hosts a monthly frozen treat link party. This months challenge was condensed milk (no churn) ice cream… just what I was looking for! The lightness comes from whipping the cream first–basically making whipped cream–then folding in the condensed milk and flavorings. I found a basic recipe at Martha Stewart and the flavor idea came from my husband’s favorite.

The end result was actually richer, smoother and creamier than the peach ice cream I churned (which was not good enough to make the cut for this blog). Now if I could only get rid of the calories!

No Churn Mint Chip Ice Cream

Ingredients

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
2 cups cold heavy cream
2 drops green food coloring (optional)
1/2 c mini chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together condensed milk, vanilla & peppermint extract, food coloring (if using).

Mix everything but cream

2. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream on high until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes.

3. With a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into condensed milk mixture. Pour into a 8 x 8 baking pan (ideally with a lid), layering with mini-chips if using (note that my chips sank to the bottom during freezing though I dropped the pan which may have helped them sink, but still delicious). Freeze until firm, 6 hours.

Freeze Ice Cream Mix

When the kids arrived home from their various activities, there was serious excitement over this ice cream. A fun ice cream treat and a cool kitchen–life is good!

Mint Ice Cream–Mmmm

Tagged on: mint ice cream recipe, no churn ice cream, no cook ice cream

37 thoughts on “Easiest Ice Cream — No Cook, No Churn!”

Barbara Aug 4, 2018 at

I made this exactly as the recipe called for, with the minor exception that I incorporated the mini-chocolate chips into the combined custard before freezing. This was by far the best homemade, no-churn ice cream that I’ve ever served my guests–who all left with the recipe in hand. Now I’m experimenting with other additions such as fruit, jams, Nutella, etc. Such a delightful treat on a hot summer day!

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1. Inger Post authorAug 5, 2018 at
  
  I am so happy this worked out for you Barbara! It would be fun to try swirling jam through or try other experiments! Thanks for sharing!
  
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Jill Apr 17, 2016 at

With the title the Art of Natural Living I was hoping for a recipe without food coloring and extracts. Sounds good but not completely natural.

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1. Inger Post authorApr 17, 2016 at
  
  Though I don’t always say it (I hate to be preachy aaaall the time), almost everything I use is organic–and this includes my mint and vanilla extracts. Color is, of course, completely optional since it has no impact on the final product (perhaps I’ll edit that in).
  
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Fatman Now May 23, 2015 at

Cool love the ice cream recipes so much, gained 37 lbs in 2 months. New topping, crushed up diet pills. Lol

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1. Inger Post authorMay 24, 2015 at
  
  Yeah, good food can be hazardous sometimes 😉
  
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Kathy Sep 3, 2012 at

Didn’t know this was possible, Inger! Thank you.

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1. Inger Wilkerson Sep 4, 2012 at
  
  It was a big surprise to me too, Kathy. Now if I could just figure out how to get rid of the calories!
  
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Hemet Arthritis Doctor Aug 29, 2012 at

Lovely! I never thought that ice cream can’t be made without churning it. Now I know how to make one that doesn’t go through that. Also, very nice recipe. I am a big fan of mint flavors and I can’t wait to try this one. Thanks!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Aug 29, 2012 at
  
  I had never heard of this before either. I hope you get a chance to try it!
  
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Angela Jul 29, 2012 at

My favorite flavor! I usually use an ice cream machine but love this idea. I haven’t been by your site in a while…I like the new layout 🙂

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 29, 2012 at
  
  Thanks! I was amazed at how rich this came out for such an easy recipe!
  
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Kavey Jul 27, 2012 at

So glad you took part in the challenge, and discovered the no-churn method can give a light and fluffy ice cream! I was amazed too, that the air whipped into the cream would stay within the finished frozen ice cream. I love this base, and I know it’s a recipe that will stay in my repertoire for many years to come. The honeycomb (cinder toffee) one I made was just so tasty!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 27, 2012 at
  
  I had a coworker who made a candy like the honeycomb years ago and I always meant to try making it myself. Perhaps your delicious ice cream will provide the incentive! Looking forward to next month’s challenge!
  
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Promenade Claire Jul 26, 2012 at

Gosh I can imagine ho wexcited the kids were! And how easy it is to make, I relaly do nee dto find a way to make this but dairy free! In the meantime I’ll linger a bit longer over the photos and dream… 🙂

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 26, 2012 at
  
  How did I not know you were dairy free?
  
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Louise Jul 25, 2012 at

I was hoping to attempt my hand at making my own ice cream before ice cream month was over but it doesn’t seem like I’m going to make it. However, it’s be a hot summer and as I see it, possibly a long one too. I better save this recipe just in case:) I will be immediately pinning it though because my daughter just loves anything “minty.”

Thanks for sharing, Inger…

P.S. Funny thing, I just discovered Kavey’s blog tonight!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 26, 2012 at
  
  I think that (for better or worse) you may indeed have more opportunity to make ice cream this summer! Mint is a big hit in our household (as you might have guessed).
  
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Leslie Jul 25, 2012 at

Love it!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 25, 2012 at
  
  You know, it’s all I can do to keep myself from trying experiment no 2 with this…
  
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Beth Jul 25, 2012 at

I’ve made no-churn ice cream before, but never with condensed milk. Sounds delicious!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 25, 2012 at
  
  I was pleasantly surprised at how good something that easy could be!
  
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grace Jul 25, 2012 at

as someone with no ice cream maker, i’m thrilled to see this! plus, you’ve made my absolute favorite flavor. 🙂

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 25, 2012 at
  
  Happy to oblige! As I said, I was quite surprised myself!
  
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yummychunklet Jul 25, 2012 at

Yum! Looks tasty!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 25, 2012 at
  
  Thanks!
  
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Freeda Baker Nichols Jul 25, 2012 at

Sounds so easy and I know it must be delicious, and I plan to try it! Calories and all!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 25, 2012 at
  
  Hope you enjoy!
  
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Lynn Jul 24, 2012 at

I love that you don’t even need to worry about freezing an ice-cream maker either for this recipe, which always ends up being my problem when I’ve got an inch to make some homemade ice-cream. Those silly bowls take 24 hours to freeze! Much too long when you’ve got a craving for ice cream, hehe.

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 24, 2012 at
  
  I know just what you mean! The last freezer recipe I made was even a little too big and it didn’t fully freeze. I had to put the whole thing (freezer unit now full of partially frozen ice cream) back in the freezer for a couple hours then churn it again. I was really happy with how light and creamy this came out–except I think I need to go on a diet from doing so much ice cream testing 😉
  
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Choc Chip Uru Jul 24, 2012 at

Such an easy and delectable ice cream can only mean waist trouble my friend 😉
Love it!

Cheers
Choc Chip Uru

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 24, 2012 at
  
  Indeed. I stepped on the bathroom scale this morning and decided no more ice cream recipe testing this week!
  
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A Table in the Sun Jul 24, 2012 at

Mint chip…..yum! I made a delectable frozen lemon cream dessert the other day without churning. I used Greek yogurt and lemon curd. Even guests raved about it!

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1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 24, 2012 at
  
  Mmmm–is that on your blog?
  
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  1. A Table in the Sun Jul 24, 2012 at
    
    Not yet, but soon! So many good things to write about.
    
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    1. Inger Wilkerson Jul 24, 2012 at
      
      I’ll keep my eyes open!
      
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