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Creamy No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream Base Recipe

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An easy homemade no-churn vanilla bean ice cream base that is creamy, rich, and requires no special equipment. Perfect for quick desserts with a smooth texture and real vanilla flavor.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 whole vanilla bean, split and scraped
  • ½ tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Prep the vanilla bean: Use a sharp knife to split the vanilla bean lengthwise. Scrape out the tiny black seeds with the back of the knife. Set both seeds and pod aside.
  2. Whip the cream: In a chilled mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. Stop once peaks hold but the surface still looks creamy.
  3. Combine condensed milk and vanilla: In another bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk, scraped vanilla bean seeds, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt until evenly mixed.
  4. Fold cream into condensed milk: Carefully fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture to lighten it, then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream using a rubber spatula with slow, deliberate strokes.
  5. Transfer and freeze: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, smoothing the top. Cover tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm but scoopable.
  6. Serving: Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping for perfect softness.

Notes

Chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Do not overbeat the cream to avoid turning it into butter. Fold whipped cream gently to keep the mixture airy. Use a shallow container for faster freezing and even texture. Run your scoop under warm water before scooping to ease serving. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with chilled coconut cream and use dairy-free sweetened condensed milk alternative.

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