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Easy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream: Best Homemade Recipe

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This easy no-churn salted caramel ice cream is creamy, salty-sweet, and comes together in under 15 minutes of active work. No ice cream maker needed, just simple pantry ingredients for a rich, velvety frozen dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups cold heavy cream
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (from the recipe above)

Instructions

  1. Make the Salted Caramel Sauce: Place a saucepan over medium heat and pour in the granulated sugar. Let it melt without stirring for about 3 minutes, then gently swirl the pan until the sugar is completely melted and turns a deep amber color (6-8 minutes total). Remove from heat, add the cubed butter, and whisk vigorously until melted and smooth. Slowly pour in the room-temperature heavy cream while whisking constantly. Stir in the vanilla extract and flaky sea salt. Let cool for 20 minutes.
  2. Whip the Cream: Pour the cold heavy cream into a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (3-4 minutes).
  3. Combine the Base: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until smooth. Gently fold this mixture into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula until just combined.
  4. Add the Caramel: Drizzle about half of the 1/2 cup cooled caramel sauce over the cream mixture. Fold with just 3-4 strokes to create streaks.
  5. Layer and Freeze: Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. Spoon half of the ice cream mixture into the pan and spread evenly. Drizzle a little more caramel sauce on top. Add the remaining ice cream mixture and spread smooth. Drizzle the last bit of caramel on top and swirl gently with a knife or skewer. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cover the surface directly with plastic wrap or wax paper, then cover the whole pan with foil or plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnig…

Notes

Let the caramel cool to room temperature before adding to the cream mixture to avoid melting the whipped cream. For best texture, freeze overnight. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.

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