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No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream: 3-Ingredient Easy Dessert

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A simple, no-churn salted caramel ice cream made with just heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and caramel sauce. This easy dessert requires no special equipment and delivers a creamy, rich texture perfect for summer.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 can (14 oz or 397g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ cup salted caramel sauce
  • Optional: ½ cup crushed cookies or chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line a 9×5 inch loaf pan with parchment paper or grease lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. Pour cold heavy cream into a large mixing bowl and whip on medium-high speed for 2-3 minutes until stiff peaks form.
  3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture using a rubber spatula until just combined, taking care not to deflate the cream.
  5. Pour half of the caramel sauce into the bowl and fold it in gently to create swirls.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top and swirl with a knife for a marbled effect.
  8. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
  9. Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly, then scoop and enjoy.

Notes

Ensure the heavy cream is very cold for best whipping results. Do not over-whip the cream or it may turn into butter. Be gentle when folding to maintain airiness. For a vegan version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and condensed milk with a dairy-free alternative. Ensure caramel sauce is gluten-free if serving to those with gluten sensitivities.

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