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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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A quick and easy no-churn salted caramel ice cream recipe that delivers a rich, velvety texture with a perfect balance of creamy sweetness and salty caramel notes. No ice cream maker required.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sea salt flakes, plus more for sprinkling
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the salted caramel: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon or heatproof spatula as it melts into a golden amber liquid, about 6–8 minutes. Avoid stirring too vigorously to prevent crystallization. Brush down sugar crystals on pan edges with a wet pastry brush if needed.
  2. Add butter: Remove from heat and whisk in 4 tbsp (57 g) unsalted butter until smooth. Return to low heat if needed to melt any remaining chunks.
  3. Stir in cream and salt: Slowly add 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream and 1 tsp sea salt flakes, stirring constantly until smooth. Let the caramel cool to room temperature, about 15 minutes.
  4. Whip the cream: In a large bowl, whip 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream to soft peaks using a mixer, about 3-5 minutes.
  5. Combine with condensed milk: Gently fold 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk and 1 tsp vanilla extract into the whipped cream using a spatula, folding slowly to keep the mixture airy.
  6. Swirl in caramel: Pour about 2/3 of the cooled salted caramel into the ice cream base and fold lightly to create ribbons without overmixing.
  7. Freeze: Transfer mixture to a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Drizzle remaining caramel on top and swirl with a knife for marbling. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top.
  8. Freeze at least 6 hours or overnight until firm but scoopable.

Notes

If you want softer ice cream, take it out 10 minutes before serving. Don’t skip the sea salt topping for a crunchy salty contrast. Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent burning caramel. For dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and use dairy-free condensed milk alternative. Optional splash of bourbon can be added to caramel for depth.

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