The Best No-Churn Ice Cream
by Jessie Daye
Ingredients
For every ice cream base
- 2 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 pinch salt (optional but brings out the flavor)
- 1 drizzle Flavorings and Toppings of choice (See BELOW for ALL variations)
Other condensed milk options
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk
- 14 oz Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk
Method
- In a medium bowl whip the cold whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Don’t over-mix or it turns grainy.
- In a medium bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk and pinch of salt. Gently mix in flavorings (Ie: cocoa powder, strawberry jam, pistachio paste, mango puree etc.) Mix well. Do not add hard toppings yet.
- Gently fold fluffy whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture. Keep it light and airy. Fold until everything is incorporated. Fold in mix ins now (Ie: pretzel pieces, chocolate chips, marshmallows etc.)
- Transfer to a loaf pan or ice cream box and cover and freeze 6 hours or overnight.
- When planning to serve leave out at room temperature for 30 minutes until soft and scoopable.
Notes
Variations
**Always taste your ice cream mixture after you mix in the add-ins and adjust to your liking, before freezing.Vanilla
Add 2 tablespoons vanilla bean paste to the condensed milk.Rocky Road
Whisk 1/3 cup cocoa powder into the condensed milk, add 1 cup mini marshmallows and ¼ cup chopped almonds.Mint Chip
Add 1 tsp peppermint extract, 1 tsp vanilla extract or paste, 6-10oz of chocolate chips (depending on preference) and 3 to 5 drops green food coloring (optional, adjust to your tone)Chocolate
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla and 1/3 cup Dutch cocoa powder into the condensed milk.Lemon Ice Cream
Add 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice, 3 teaspoons lemon zest, packed, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste, and 1/8 teaspoon salt into the condensed milk.* 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, if you desire a more tart lemon ice cream
Oreo
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Fold in 1–1.5 cups crushed Oreos.Nutella swirl
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Swirl in 1/2 cup Nutella at the end.Brownie chunk
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk.Add chopped brownies right before freezing.Strawberry swirl
Cook down 2 cups sliced strawberries with 1/4 cup granulated sugar into a thick jam (about 35 minutes on low-medium until thick and jammy stirring in between so it doesn’t stick to your pan) Cool completely. Add 1/8 cup crushed dried strawberries for color. Fold and swirl in. You can also top with freeze dried strawberries or add graham cracker pieces for a strawberry graham cracker variation.Peaches & Cream
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk.Fold in diced ripe peaches plus 1 tbsp lemon juice.Mango
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk.Blend mango into a puree and fold in.Raspberry white chocolate
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Fold in 1 cup fresh raspberries + 4 ounces white chocolate chunks.Cookie dough
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Fold in edible cookie dough pieces.Cheesecake
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Mix in 4 oz softened cream cheese and fold in 1 cup broken graham cracker pieces.Birthday cake
Add sprinkles + 1 cup of cubed poundcake.Pistachio
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Add pistachio paste or finely chopped pistachios.Espresso
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Dissolve 1 tbsp instant espresso in 1 tbsp warm water, mix into base. Add ½ cup dark chocolate chunks.Salted caramel
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk. Swirl in 1 cup of caramel + 1 teaspoon flaky salt.Lavender honey
Add 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or paste to the condensed milk set aside. Infuse whipping cream with culinary lavender in a saucepan over low-medium heat until steaming but not boiling. Remove from heat, add lavender, cover, and steep for 15 to 20 minutes. Strain and cool in fridge then whip and proceed. Add 1/4 cup honey or more as desired. You could also add honey comb pieces or white chocolate chunks.Tried this recipe?
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73 comments
Frances
In Direction 2. it says to mix SCM, vanilla and salt. However, there is no mention of vanilla in the list of ingredients. How much vanilla should be added? Thank you!
Jessie Daye
I’m sorry! It wasn’t showing the full ingredients. I just updated the exact measurements for each one!
Ash
For the lavender variation, is it the 2 cups of cream that will be used as the base that is infused, then cooled and whipped?
Jessie Daye
Yes! I just edited that one to have more instruction since it could be a little confusing.
Jessie Daye
Thank you!
Brenda Nunes
Where do you get edible cookie dough for the cookies and cream recipe
Jessie Daye
They sell edible cookie dough in tiny containers near the yogurt at some stores in America, but it’s hard to find. All Recipes has a good recipe for “edible cookie dough” – you simply roll into balls and put them in the ice cream.
Rose
Is there a healthy substitute for the sweetened condensed milk? Would unsweetened coconut cream work?
Marcy
I’m wondering the same thing about the sweetened condensed milk? Is there a healthy alternative?
Paula
Where can I find the ice cream containers shown in your video? They are such a perfect shape and size!
Erin Perez
Can’t wait to try this! Is there a printable version available? Thank you.
Jessie Daye
Hi! I’m currently making an entirely new website with recipe printables and metric conversions and ratings, but unfortunately it won’t be up until July!
Sandy Stephens
This looks so good!! I can’t wait to try these, but Do you have HEALTHIER version of sweetened condensed milk? We are trying to limit as much refined sugar as possible. Thank you and I love your containers!!
Jason
The other options are literally at the end of the ingredients list.
Vicky
There is an organic sweetened condensed milk – do t know how much sugar, and there is a coconut condensed milk.
Cheryl Wright
Just ordered the ice cream containers from your link. Can’t wait to try them out! Thank you 🙂
Jessie Daye
Thank you!
Kristen Cisneros
Can’t wait to make it.
Kim jones
I use a can of evaporated milk and 1/2 cup of sugar instead of the sweetened condensed milk.
Christine Savage
So is this version less sugar?
Sheri
Id prefer storing mine in a glass container, but intend on trying this out!
GGBucks
Stupid question but how do you print your recipes
Jessie Daye
Hi! Ugh I know! Until now I couldn’t afford to make a new website, but I’m currently building out an entirely new website with recipe printables and metric conversions and full ratings – It won’t be up until July, but it’s finally coming! Thank you for stopping by.
Sandra
I am so looking forward to making my own ice cream. I also know what has gone into the mix unlike store bought.
Plus my little ladies ( granddaughters) have allergies to certain things
SoThank you
Jessie Daye
Aw I hope you love it!
Anais
Should I whip the heavy cream without sugar in it?
Jessie Daye
Yes it will whip faster without the sweetened condensed milk.
Kris
The containers aren’t available
Tawnya
They do have several other options when you scroll down on the site
Lucille M Hurley
Can you post the lemon ingredients please?
Lucille
Jasmine
What if we just don’t like sweet n condensed milk is using yogurt an option?
Rebecca Poe
I would also like the lemon ingredients:)
Mandy king
Do you have a recipe for coconut icecream? I hat it at a resort in Mexico a fee years ago and it was delicious
Kristina Meccia
I would guess coconut extract and then shaved or shredded coconut if desired (I prefer just the coconut flavor with the smooth texture).
Farrel
I would sub the condensed milk with coconut condensed milk so you don’t have to add as much coconut extract. Sometimes the alcohol in that can kill the other flavors if too much is needed to reach the coconut intensity you’re looking for. Then add extract a little bit at a time until you’re satisfied. That’s how I make my homemade pineapple coconut pops!
Karen
How about a less sugar option?
Iwona
This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the capacity of the cups you’re measuring ingredients in? I live in Poland. Here, if recipes don’t specify proportions in grams and milliliters, they usually specify proportions for 250 ml glasses.
Best regards, Iwona
Darla
It looks like the conversion is 236.6 ml/ or 236.6 g to one US cup.
Elizabeth R.
Do you have a full video on this im more of a visual person
Renee
Please post the recipe for the Lemon Flavor
Julie
https://www.jessiedaye.com/all-recipes/2025/5/14/no-churn-lemon-ice-cream?fbclid=PAVERFWARcs1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeIu08jFa31LN4cguXfHqqNI8DN9oyJZccF38s4Igmeo8GOgr41Wj9ArHTtcQ_aem_BujAFQXrJHXKFn8mVKgo2A
Erika
I am looking for the lemon recipe for no churn ice cream.
Julie
https://www.jessiedaye.com/all-recipes/2025/5/14/no-churn-lemon-ice-cream?fbclid=PAVERFWARcs1tleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAaeIu08jFa31LN4cguXfHqqNI8DN9oyJZccF38s4Igmeo8GOgr41Wj9ArHTtcQ_aem_BujAFQXrJHXKFn8mVKgo2A
Sureiya Moten
Has anyone tried a Milo flavoured option?
Erin
I’m looking for a coffee flavor recipe and/or coffee Oreo flavor! It’s my favorite. I can’t wait to try these, they look so good!
Latoyia
Thank you – going to try the lemon and coffee TODAY!!! Thanks for sharing all the variations
At the bottom 😉
Latoyia
Thank you – going to try the lemon and coffee TODAY!!! Thanks for sharing all the variationsAt the bottom 😉
Margie Mitchell
Always looking for a better way! This sounds fabulous I remember as a kid how much I loved condensed milk! This recipe sounds delicious, can’t wait to try it all! Thank you!
Sietie
How about a Chocolate Peanut Butter option?
Maddie
Chocolate chips and Chocolate peanut butter
Amy Ables
my husband LOVES this ice cream! I have made the strawberry twice and making the chocolate version next. Super easy to make. The only issue is my husband has a hard time waiting 6 hours before eating! And I got the ice cream containers because they just make it look cute!
Jessie Daye
Hahaha I love to hear that! Thank you for coming back and letting me know!
Jessie Daye
Thank you for the comment! xx
Jessie Daye
Thank you! Thank you!
Jessie Daye
Hope you love them!
Jessie Daye
Thank you!
Diane
I just made Banana, Strawberry. Strawberry Cheese Cake using honey graham cereal, and Mint w/ chips & chopped Oreos!
Such a fantastic recipe!
Pat
I made strawberry with Strawberry jam. So easy and delicious!!
Brenda
This recipe is so easy and great flavor! I have made multiple times and different variations. Thank you
Jay Sandhu
Have you ever tried Indian flavour? Like rasmalai, or Matka
Rugina Bahar
I’d like to try a coconut version, would adding coconut milk and desiccated coconut with the condensed milk will work?
Pat Griffiths
I have made a similar icecream before which is delicious, only thing is having to wait for it to soften when it comes out of the freezer. Is there any way to make it soft scoop?
Liliane Jaoui
Do you have a recipe for non dairy ice cream. Can you replace the cream with non dairy whipping cream?
Allison Waid
Can you put this in an ice cream maker?
Farrel
That sounds SO good. Maybe follow her strawberry recipe but sub cherry pie filling for the jam? Or start with her vanilla and add it!
techkim
OK, my Boys and I each made a flavor when did s’mores when did strawberry cheesecake and I did Rocky Road? They’re in the freezer and we’re really excited.
Lena
I have made 10 of the flavours so far, and have not been dissapointed once ! I have shared the link to friends and family. Best recipe find to date ! I would love a chocoalte peanut butter one though 🙂
Alli
To make chocolate peanut butter you could add 1 tbsp of PB2 to the chocolate recipe!
Monica Klein
I just made the chocolate version and swirled in some creamy butter! It’s delicious. Thinking next time I might just add some chopped peanut butter cups or use some peanut butter chips! I have also made the vanilla using the coconut sweetened condensed milk, it was a huge hit with my kids and grandkids! Adding that pinch of salt is definitely worth it! Best ice cream ever!
Hannah
How do you keep your ice cream from thawing out so quickly? I see in the instructions it says to take out 30 minutes before serving but when I take mine out, it melts very quickly (within a few minutes). Is there a trick to this?
Otherwise it’s delicious!!
Rebecca Mocniak
The first time I tried this recipe I also had areas of my batch that weren’t firm. The second time I made it I took half a can of condensed milk and added the (liquid and powder) flavorings first and mixed it together well. Then I added my 2 cups heavy cream to the condensed milk mixture and beat it all together (instead of combining the cream with the condensed milk AFTER I whipped the cream by itself! …and then add your topping to the fully whipped mixture.) It was very well incorporated but expect to whip the mixture longer by at least 5 mins. When I froze it on my second batch, the whole mixture was well incorporated and hard. *I don’t think this recipe requires a whole can of condensed milk; half was sweet enough for my household 🙂
Good luck. Report back!
Irene JK
I’ve tried other recipes but this was my best. Could I use jarred peaches as opposed to fresh for my peach ice cream?
Brenda
I’ve tried the cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, chocolate and I also made a vanilla with toffee crunch and all of them have been so delicious. My family loves every one of them. I also made three different batches for a friend of mine for her birthday and she commented how great they were and they all taste so creamy. Thank you so much for these great recipes.