15 Best No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes

No ice cream cream maker? No problem. You don’t even need one to make some of the most amazing ice cream you’ve tasted! No-churn ice cream is made using just 5 easy to find ingredients and 10 minutes of prep. The ice cream is rich and creamy, and while the texture is slightly different than regular ice cream, it’s a great way to make a simple frozen dessert.

In this post you’ll find my top 15 no-churn ice cream recipes, everything from classic vanilla to strawberry rhubarb, and a bonus recipe for Raspberry Chip!

How to Make No-Churn Ice Cream

I dedicated a whole chapter in my first cookbook to no-churn ice cream recipes because I love the ease and versatility of this method so much. No-churn ice cream is simply made by folding whipped cream into condensed milk, along with your favorite flavors or mix-in’s, then spreading in a pan and freezing.

Besides heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk, you’ll add a bit of salt to cut the sweetness. And I like to add a small amount of cream cheese for it’s tang, to balance the flavors, and keep the ice cream smooth when it’s frozen.

Using No-Churn Ice Cream to Make Desserts

Besides scooping this ice cream into cones or dishes, these no-churn recipes can also be a great ingredient for frozen desserts. I love to make this Coffee Caramel Ice Cream Pie with the no-churn coffee ice cream for summer celebrations, and this Chocolate Chip Brownie Skillet with a mound of vanilla in the middle, that melts into the chocolate.

And ice cream sandwiches! One of our favorite ways to use no-churn ice cream. Take chocolate chip cookies and fill them with Frangelico + Coffee No-Churn ice cream, or pumpkin ice cream sandwiched between Pan-Banging Ginger Molasses Cookies for a great fall dessert. And when that weeknight chocolate craving hits, there’s nothing better than Fudgy Brownies and a scoop of mint chip.

1

Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream with Cacao Nibs

Coffee is a great ingredient to use in this no-churn ice cream; its bitter flavor is tamed by the milk, but in turn, it helps cut the sweetness.

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2

Vanilla No-Churn Ice Cream

Classic vanilla ice cream flavor, without all the work. This frozen goodness pairs well with everything, from chocolate to pie.

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3

No-Churn Strawberry Rhubarb Ice Cream

The condensed milk in this no-churn ice cream recipe balances the tartness of the rhubarb. The strawberry also adds some sweetness and a beautiful shade of pink. Homemade ice cream has never been easier!

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4

No-Churn Basil Ice Cream

A no-churn ice cream recipe that gets it lovely flavor from fresh basil. If you enjoy mint ice cream, I think you'll really love this basil one! Basil has a similar cooling effect in ice cream.

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5

Fig and Coffee No-Churn Ice Cream

A delicious no-churn ice cream recipe infused with coffee and a fresh fig compote.

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6

Strawberry Cookies and Cream No-Churn Ice Cream

Delicious strawberry no-churn ice cream with crushed vanilla sandwich cookies swirled in.

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7

no-churn pumpkin ice cream

Subtle pumpkin flavor, warm spices, and a creamy texture make this no-churn ice cream a perfect treat for the colder months.

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8

No-churn Mint Ice Cream

If you own a Pullman pan, this works nicely to freeze the ice cream in (plus it has a lid!) but otherwise a 9 x 5 loaf pan works great. You might also enjoy no-churn basil ice cream and raspberry chocolate chip. Small bowl with blue flowers by Dishes Only.

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9

No-Churn Frangelico and Coffee Ice Cream

This light coffee infused ice cream is smooth and creamy, with hazelnut flavors from the Frangelico liqueur to balance it perfectly.

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10

Raspberry No-Churn Ice Cream with Chocolate

Tart raspberries pair beautifully with sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream, making this a perfect frozen treat.

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11

Blood Orange No-Churn Ice Cream

The bitter notes of the blood orange juice and zest pairs beautifully with the sweetened condensed milk and cream. Adding a little orange liqueur brightens the flavor.

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12

no-churn olive oil ice cream with vanilla bean

Olive oil is excellent paired with sweet milk and vanilla bean. This delicious treat is perfect paired with warm chocolate brownies or cake.

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13

Coffee Blondie Skillet Cookie with Irish Whisky No-Churn Ice Cream

A warm and gooey skillet cookie with a coffee blondie base and topped with easy, no-churn whiskey ice cream.

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14

No-Churn Candy Cane Ice Cream

A holiday inspired mint ice cream base is swirled with crushed peppermint candies to create a delicious Christmas treat. This is an easy no-churn recipe, so you don't even need an ice cream maker!

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15

5-Spice No-Churn Ice Cream

This no-churn ice cream is flavored with warm spices from those found in the fragrant Chinese blend called five-spice powder. It's the perfect contract to the cool and creamy texture.

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15 Best No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes: Raspberry Chip

Servings: 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Additional Time: 6 hours hours

Tart raspberries pair beautifully with sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream, making this a perfect no-churn ice cream. Plus 15 no-churn ice cream recipes for every season and occasion!

Sarah Kieffer

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Ingredients

Raspberries

• 4 cups raspberries fresh or frozen [600g]
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Pieces

• 5 oz semisweet or bittersweet chocolate [140 g]

Ice Cream

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk [396 g]
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 oz cream cheese, room temperature [57 g]
• 2 cups heavy cream [480 g]

Instructions

• For the raspberries: Bring the raspberries, sugar, and salt to a simmer in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring and pressing down on the berries occasionally until they have released their juices, about 5 minutes. Strain the berry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on the solids to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the solids. Let the juice cool to room temperature.
• For the chocolate pieces: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of boiling water, being careful not to let the water touch the bottom of the bowl. Stir constantly until just melted. Remove from the heat and pour the mixture into the prepared pan and freeze until firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Prepare the ice cream while the chocolate is setting. When the chocolate is firm, chop it into bite-sized pieces, and add to the ice cream immediately (it will start to melt as you chop it, so work quickly).
• For the ice cream: In a large bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, salt, and raspberry juice until completely combined. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk, beat the cream cheese on medium until smooth. Turn the mixer to low and add the heavy cream in a slow steady stream, mixing until combined. Increase the speed to medium-high and whisk until stiff peaks form, 3 to 4 minutes. Add half the whipped cream mixture to the sweetened condensed milk mixture and whisk until completely combined. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the remaining whipped cream mixture until no streaks remain. Add the chopped chocolate and mix to combine. Pour into a 9 in [23 cm] loaf pan or Pullman pan with a lid and freeze until firm, 6 hours, or covered, up to 1 week.

Notes

You will get about a 1/2 cup [120 g] of raspberry juice. A little more or a little less is okay; don’t put in more than 3/4 cup.