What if I told you that you could make the creamiest, most decadent ice cream with just two ingredients—no ice cream maker needed? Yes, it’s that easy, and the result is absolutely divine.
Welcome to Cooking with Shams, where simple ingredients create magical flavors! Today, I’m sharing my ultra-luxurious 2-Ingredient Ice Cream—a no-fuss, velvety treat that will have everyone asking for more. Whether you love it plain or customized with your favorite mix-ins, this recipe is a game-changer. Ready to whip up pure indulgence in minutes? Supa simple, let’s get started! ✨
Store the ice cream in an airtight, sealable container!
2 cups of heavy whipping cream
390 g sweetened condensed milk
- Combine the ingredients. Whip heavy cream into soft peaks as if you were making whipped cream. Then, add in sweetened condensed milk.
- Freeze. Transfer the mixture to a container and cover it with plastic wrap. Freeze until it’s solid, which takes 6–8 hours. I usually leave it in the freezer overnight.
How to store homemade ice cream!
To keep this 2-ingredient ice cream from icing over, I like to press a layer of cling film directly against the surface of the ice cream when freezing. It prevents freezer burn and helps the ice cream stay fresh in the freezer for up to 1 month.
Tips for success!
- Use full-fat ingredients. Homemade ice cream turns out best with full-fat, heavy whipping cream. The higher the fat content, the smoother and creamier your ice cream will be. Avoid low-fat ingredients, as they contain more water and make the texture icy.
- Fold in add-ins before freezing. If you’d like to add extra ingredients or mix-ins like cookies, candy, or otherwise, fold these into the ice cream mixture before you freeze it.
- Let the ice cream freeze fully. Make sure to budget at least a few hours for your ice cream to set in the freezer before serving. Otherwise, it will be very soft.
Add-Ins and Variations
What I love most about this ice cream is that you can enjoy it as is, and it’s also super easy to adapt with flavors and add-ins. Here are some ways that I’ve accessorized my ice cream. If you’ll be adding any of these to your recipe, remember to do it before freezing.
- Vanilla. Add 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract or rose essence.
- Chocolate. Make chocolate ice cream by mixing in cocoa powder. You can also stir in chocolate fudge sauce or a swirl of caramel sauce.
- Fruit. Add fresh strawberries for strawberry ice cream or any chopped fruit you’d like.
- Nuts. Chopped pecans, walnuts, peanuts, or other nuts.
- S’mores ice cream. Chopped chocolate and graham crackers, plus mini marshmallows.
- Cookies. Stir in crumbled Oreos, chocolate chip cookies, or brownie chunks.
Hope you give this easy and delicious ice cream a try—don’t forget to leave a comment!
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