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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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A quick and easy homemade no-churn ice cream featuring a rich salted caramel flavor with a creamy, smooth texture. Perfect for any occasion and requires no ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml) salted caramel sauce
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • A pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 15 minutes before starting.
  2. Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overwhipping.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together 14 oz (397 g) sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold about one-third of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture to lighten the base. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully to keep the mixture airy.
  5. Pour half of the mixture into your freezing container. Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce (½ cup / 120 ml) over the top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer to create ribbons of caramel.
  6. Add the remaining ice cream mixture and top with the rest of the caramel, swirling again. Do not overmix.
  7. Lightly sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt over the top to enhance the salted caramel flavor.
  8. Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  9. Before serving, let the ice cream sit out for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly for easier scooping.

Notes

Chill mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better results. Fold whipped cream gently to keep mixture airy. Use a metal container for faster freezing and easier scooping. Swirl caramel before freezing, not after. Let ice cream soften 5-10 minutes before serving for easier scooping. Variations include using coconut cream for dairy-free, adding cocoa powder for chocolate twist, or folding in nuts for crunch.

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