Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream
A quick and easy no-churn ice cream recipe featuring a rich, creamy texture with indulgent salted caramel swirls that stay gooey even after freezing. Perfect for last-minute desserts and crowd-pleasing occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¾ cup (180 ml) salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ½ tsp flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for about 15 minutes.
- Pour the cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract with a spatula, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Pour half of the salted caramel sauce into the mixture and fold gently a couple of times.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container.
- Drizzle the remaining salted caramel sauce over the top and use a knife or skewer to create swirls by dragging it through the ice cream base without over-mixing.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top to enhance the salted caramel flavor.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours or preferably overnight.
- Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes to soften for easier scooping.
Notes
Chill bowl and beaters before whipping for best results. Use full-fat heavy cream to avoid icy texture. Warm caramel sauce slightly if too thick before swirling. Let ice cream soften 5-10 minutes before scooping. Store leftovers in airtight container with plastic wrap pressed on surface to prevent ice crystals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup (120 ml)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 3
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