Learn How to Make Eggless Ice Cream! No ice cream maker is necessary. You just need 3 simple ingredients to make the ice cream base, and then you can jazz it up with an array of mix-in options that will blow your mind. 14 delicious flavor variations are included, along with step-by-step instructions and lots of tips.
Easy Eggless Ice Cream Recipe Highlights
Say hello to one of my family’s favorite recipes: Homemade Eggless Ice Cream! No ice cream maker is necessary. You just need simple 3-ingredients to make the ice cream base, and then you can jazz it up with an array of mix-in options that will blow your mind.
Summer is certainly ice cream season, but to be honest, I make this recipe all year long. After all, ice cream is good any time, right?
This eggless ice cream base recipe is super easy to make and will produce creamy ice cream that’s ready to lick in just a few hours.
My family’s fave flavor is dulce de leche, which we use to make ice cream cookie sandwiches with my Eggless Dark Chocolate Cookies, but the best part of this recipe is that you can make it your own depending on what you mix in.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
- Heavy cream: Make sure it has at least 35% of fat content.
- Sweetened condensed milk: I recommend and use the full-fat version.
- Vanilla extract: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!
- Salt: I prefer kosher or sea salt. If you only have table salt handy, I recommend reducing the amount to half.
Step By Step Recipe Tutorial
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
1 – Whip. Pour heavy cream into a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip the cream until it holds stiff, about 3 minutes.
2 – Whisk. In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of kosher salt.
3 – Fold. Gently mix a scoop of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture. This lightens the condensed milk and makes it easier to fold into the rest of the whipped cream. Then, transfer the rest of the whipped cream to the bowl with the condensed milk mixture. Gently begin folding the whipped cream into the condensed milk — be careful not to deflate the mixture too much or over-mix.
4 – Add Mix-Ins. Gently fold the mix-ins ingredients, if any.
5 – Chill. Pour the ice cream mixture into a freezer container. Smooth the top. Cover the container with plastic wrap. Freeze for 6 hours, or up to overnight.
Recipe Tips
Please do not use low-fat or low-sugar ingredients otherwise, your ice cream won’t turn out right.
Start with chilled heavy cream. I recommend placing the heavy cream in the freezer 15 minutes before whipping the cream. You can also chill the bowl and whisk or beaters.
If you are flavoring your ice cream with another flavor, substitute vanilla with the extract of your choice; just be sure to add only a little bit at a time. Other extracts (such as mint, lemon, almond, etc.) are much more potent.
Make sure to chop up your mix-ins, such as nuts, chocolate, crackers, etc…
To serve, allow the ice cream to sit for 2-3 minutes at room temperature, wet an ice cream scoop and spoon into bowls, scoop onto cones, or eat straight from the container.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely! Check out my flavor ideas below for inspiration, or feel free to add your favorite candies, fruits, nuts, or even cookies to the ice cream.
Probably because it is not stored properly. To prevent ice crystals from forming as it freezes, make sure it is well-sealed. I recommend covering the ENTIRE surface area of the mixture with plastic wrap (with no air in between). Also, there are fancy ice cream containers you could buy.
No, heavy cream is necessary for this recipe since it adds texture and helps to produce creamy ice cream.
Yes, you can use heavy coconut cream or your favorite dairy-free whipping cream.
If stored properly it could last for up to 3 months.
More Delicious Flavors Ideas
Chocolate: Add in ¾ cup (150 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted ) + 1 cup chocolate milk + 1/3 cup (33 g) unsweetened cocoa powder.
Strawberry: Mix in 1 cup mashed strawberries (or any berry of choice). You could also swirl in some strawberry sauce for more flavor.
Caramel: Drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce throughout the mixture, along with a sprinkle of flake sea salt.
Cookies And Cream: Mix in 1 ½ cup crushed Oreos.
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup cookie dough pieces.
S’mores: Add 1 cup mini marshmallows + 1/ 2 cup graham cracker crumbles + 1 cup chocolate chunks or mini chocolate chips.
Key Lime Pie: Mix in 1 cup white chocolate chips + 1 cup graham cracker pieces + 2 tablespoons lime juice + 1 teaspoon lime zest.
Cheesecake: Mix 6 oz/170 g of softened cream cheese (full-fat) and 1 tablespoon of cream cheese flavor with the condensed milk.
Piña Colada: Add½ cup toasted coconut + 1 cup pineapple chunks. I also like to add ½ teaspoon of Piña Colada flavor, but this is optional.
Cereal: Add 1 ½ cup (about 60 g) of fruity pebbles or any cereal you like.
Mint Chocolate: Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract + 3 drops green food coloring+ 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
Nuts: Add 1 ½ cup of chopped caramelized nuts.
Lemon: Add 1/2 cup lemon curd + ½ cup shortbread cookers pieces.
Dulce de Leche: Substitute the sweetened condensed milk for one can of dulce the Leche.
Storing Instructions
Store in a container tightly sealed to prevent freezer burn in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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How to Make Eggless Ice Cream
Equipment
Ingredients
For Eggless Vanilla Ice Cream:
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold (480 ml)
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk (397 g – one can)
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract (5 ml)
- Pinch kosher salt
Optional Mix-in (see flavor ideas in the notes)
For Dulce de Leche Ice Cream (as shown in the pictures):
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold (480 g)
- 13.04 oz dulce de leche (380 g – one can)
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt optional
Important
Don’t forget to check out the step-by-step photos above in the post—they’ll guide you through the process and make everything super clear!
Instructions
Make Eggless No-Churn Ice Cream:
- Pour the heavy cream into a mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip the cream until thick and stiff. This happens quickly, so watch it closely!
- Whisk together the condensed milk, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. NOTE: If you are flavoring your ice cream with another flavor, also add the extract of your choice; just be sure to add only a little bit at a time. Other extracts (such as mint, lemon, almond, etc.) are much more potent.
- Gently mix a scoop of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture. This lightens the condensed milk and makes it easier to fold into the rest of the whipped cream.
- Transfer the rest of the whipped cream to the bowl with the condensed milk mixture. Gently begin folding the whipped cream into the condensed milk – be careful not to deflate the mixture too much or over-mix.
- Gently fold in any desired mix-ins.
- Pour mixture into a freezer container. Cover the container with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until fully firm.
Make Eggless No-Churn Dulce de Leche Ice Cream (as shown in the pictures)
- Place the dulce de leche in a big mixing bowl. Note: reserve 2 tablespoons of Dulce the Leche if you want to decorate to the top of the ice cream with swirled dulce de leche, as shown in my photos. This is totally optional. If you don't want to do this, just place the entire contents of the can in a bowl and reserve.
- Gently mix a scoop of the whipped cream into the dulce de leche. This lightens the dulce de leche and makes it easier to fold into the rest of the whipped cream.
- Transfer the rest of the whipped cream to the bowl with the dulce de leche. Gently begin folding the whipped cream into the dulce de leche – be careful not to deflate the mixture too much or over-mix.
- Pour the ice cream mixture into the freezer container—Smooth the top. Drop the reserved dulce de leche across the top of the ice cream and swirl it around with a butter knife, if desired. You can also sprinkle sea salt.
- Cover the container with plastic wrap. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or until fully firm.
- Chocolate: Add in ¾ cup (150 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted ) + 1 cup chocolate milk + 1/3 cup (33 g) unsweetened cocoa powder.
- Strawberry: Mix in 1 cup mashed strawberries (or any berry of choice). You could also swirl in some strawberry sauce for more flavor.
- Caramel: Drizzle 1 cup caramel sauce throughout the mixture, along with a sprinkle of flake sea salt.
- Cookies And Cream: Mix in 1 ½ cup crushed Oreos.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough: Mix in 1/2 cup chocolate chips and 1/2 cup cookie dough pieces.
- S’mores: Add 1 cup mini marshmallows + 1/ 2 cup graham cracker crumbles + 1 cup chocolate chunks or mini chocolate chips.
- Key Lime Pie: Mix in 1 cup white chocolate chips + 1 cup graham cracker pieces + 2 tablespoons lime juice + 1 teaspoon lime zest.
- Cheesecake: Mix 6 oz/170 g of softened cream cheese (full-fat) and 1 tablespoon of cream cheese flavor with the condensed milk.
- Piña Colada: Add½ cup toasted coconut + 1 cup pineapple chunks. I also like to add ½ teaspoon of Piña Colada flavor, but this is optional.
- Cereal: Add 1 ½ cup (about 60 g) of fruity pebbles or any cereal you like.
- Mint Chocolate: Add 1 teaspoon peppermint extract + 3 drops green food coloring+ 1 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Nuts: Add 1 ½ cup of chopped caramelized nuts.
- Lemon: Add 1/2 cup lemon curd + ½ cup shortbread cookers pieces.
- Dulce de Leche: Substitute the sweetened condensed milk for one can of dulce the Leche.
- Please do not use low-fat or low-sugar ingredients; otherwise, your ice cream won’t turn out right.
- Start with chilled heavy cream. I recommend placing the heavy cream in the freezer 15 minutes before whipping the cream. You can also chill the bowl and whisk or beaters.
- If you are flavoring your ice cream with another flavor, substitute vanilla with the extract of your choice; just be sure to add only a little bit at a time. Other extracts (such as mint, lemon, almond, etc.) are much more potent.
- Make sure to chop up your mix-ins, such as nuts, chocolate, crackers, etc.
- To serve, allow the ice cream to sit for 2-3 minutes at room temperature, wet an ice cream scoop and spoon into bowls, scoop onto cones, or eat straight from the container.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Eggless Baking Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve asked, and I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking.
Originally posted in June 2018, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, no change to the recipe in July 2022.
What if I want to use a monk fruit sweetener. Is there a sugar free condensed milk? Or what else could one use?
Hello Suki! I haven’t tried this myself, but some readers had used Nature’s Charm Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk SUGAR FREE to make this recipe. Hope that helps!
I love this recipe! It’s so delicious, I think I like it better than other ice cream! Thank you very much for the recipe!
Hello Caroline L! I’m so glad you loved this recipe! Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback and review!
Danke für das tolle Rezept, für die Anleitung und für die Gramm Angaben!
Viele Grüße,
Jesse-Gabriel
Thanks for the great recipe, for the instructions and for the grams!
Many greetings,
Jesse Gabriel
You are very welcome, Jesse Gabriel!
Hi Oriana,
I’m desperate to make this eggless ice cream! Is it possible to have the quantities in metric measurements please? We don’t use cups here in the UK.
I’ve got your eggless baking book, and use it all the time, but there’s no ice cream recipe in there.
Hope you can help me.
Regards,
Hello Sharon! I just added the measurements. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
I have an ice cream maker– the kind you put the bowl part in the freezer. If I use the ice cream maker do I need to whip the cream or can I just combine the ingredients and pour them into the machine?
Thank you so much for your recipes!
Hello Grace! This recipe does not need an ice cream maker. You can just whip the cream with an electric mixer. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
I did do this in my Kitchen Aid ice cream machine attachment. Turned out great.
Hello Julie! So glad you enjoyed this recipe. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know!
Hi Oriana
I made the basic vanilla ice cream. Added butterscotch crunches and caramel syrup to half of it. The other half we finished with an Indian sweet, gulab jamun. So smooth and creamy the ice cream was! It’s eggless and doesn’t need an ice cream maker! What more can I ask?! Such an easy, versatile and wonderful recipe! Thank you!
Also can you share a recipe for eggless ice cream wafer cones?
Hello Ramya! Yes…this recipe is fantastic, you literally can make any flavor you like. My kid’s fave is Oreo. Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for taking the time to come back and let me know!
Can you suggest a brand for heavy whipping cream in India. When I tried a cream it did not whip correctly and my ice cream was too icy.
Hello Vanshik! Many of my readers from India use Amul whipping cream, they say it the best. However, I know that is not always available, in that case, try to find powdered whipping creams, such as Blue Bird or Bakersville. I hope that helps! Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Hi I use anchor for diary heavy whipping cream. Amul doesn’t work well. Non diary cream dlicia works great. I have heard tropolite works great as well
Thanks for the feedback, Ramya! =)
This recipe is so great and I love how versatile and easy it is. I’ve made several varieties by now: vanilla with fudge swirl, caramel, coconut, and maple walnut for Thanksgiving. Turns out great every time!
Hello Jazmin! Right? I do the same thing. My family loves when I add crushed Oreos. Thanks so much for your feedback and for trying my recipe.