No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream – The easiest vanilla ice cream recipe ever! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this ice cream tastes so good!

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Vanilla bean ice cream is something that I always have on hand because of how versatile and yummy it is. Whether it is in a milkshake, sundae, float, frappuccino, or just a simple bowl of ice cream, it is so tasty. Now my secret to making the perfect vanilla bean ice cream at home is that I only make no churn ice cream. It makes making ice cream SO easy! The process of making it is literally less than 10 minutes and the hardest part is just waiting for it to freeze because being patient is hard.

Now this recipe makes about 4 servings so you can always double it if you want more. Feel free to add in mix-ins before freezing such as chopped Reese’s cups, chocolate sauce, or even frozen strawberries to jazz it up!

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Common Questions About Making Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

What is vanilla bean ice cream?

Vanilla bean ice cream is a simple no bake, frozen dessert made with just 3 ingredients – heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla bean paste.

What is the difference between vanilla ice cream and vanilla bean ice cream?

Vanilla ice cream is typically just flavored using vanilla extract while vanilla bean ice cream is made with real vanilla beans which give it the tiny black speckles in it.

What does no churn mean?

No churn means that you don’t use a dedicated ice cream maker and that the recipe likely doesn’t contain eggs. It’s an easier process for a home cook to master and be able to make without getting special equipment.

What other types of ice cream can I make?

There are so many different types of homemade ice cream to make! Some of my favorites include –

What can I use vanilla ice cream in?

Vanilla bean ice cream is so versatile and can be used in so many different things! I love using it in –

What can I top vanilla bean ice cream with?

Some of my favorite ice cream toppings are –

Yield: 4 Servings

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Name: No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 6 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces); 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

No Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream - The easiest vanilla ice cream recipe ever! Made with just 3 simple ingredients, this ice cream tastes so good!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 6 hours

Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream using a stand or hand mixer until firm peaks form (about 2-3 minutes).
Fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla bean paste.
Pour the mixture into a loaf pan and cover with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours.
When the ice cream has fully hardened, serve.