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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe with 5 Easy Ingredients

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A rich and smooth no-churn salted caramel ice cream made with just five simple ingredients, perfect for an indulgent homemade dessert without the need for an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream (480 ml)
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz / 396 g)
  • ¾ cup salted caramel sauce (180 ml), homemade or store-bought
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional, for sprinkling on top)

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before starting.
  2. Pour the heavy cream into the chilled bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula, preserving the airy texture.
  5. Pour about half of the salted caramel sauce into the mixture and fold lightly until combined, then add the rest in dollops to create caramel ribbons.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container and smooth the top gently with a spatula.
  7. Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
  8. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  9. Remove from freezer about 5 minutes before serving to soften slightly. Use a warm spoon or ice cream scoop for neat servings.

Notes

Keep mixing bowl and beaters chilled for best whipping results. Fold ingredients gently to preserve airiness. Swirling caramel instead of fully mixing creates texture contrast. Let ice cream soften slightly before scooping. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with canned coconut cream and use dairy-free caramel sauce.

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