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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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A quick and easy homemade no-churn ice cream featuring a rich, buttery salted caramel swirl. Perfect for cozy nights and crowd-pleasing dessert cravings without the need for an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, cut into pieces
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, warmed (use dairy-free cream if needed)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt (adjust to taste)
  • 2 cups (480ml) heavy whipping cream, chilled
  • 1 (14 oz/397g) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the granulated sugar. Stir constantly with a heatproof spatula or wooden spoon as it melts and turns a deep amber color (about 5-8 minutes).
  2. Once the sugar is fully melted and amber, carefully add the butter pieces. Stir until the butter is fully melted and combined.
  3. Slowly drizzle in the warmed heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let it simmer for 1-2 minutes until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt. Let the caramel cool to room temperature.
  4. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the chilled heavy cream until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk with the vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula. Fold in about 3/4 of the salted caramel sauce, saving the rest for swirling.
  7. Transfer half the ice cream base into a freezer-safe container. Drizzle half of the remaining caramel sauce on top. Add the rest of the ice cream base, then swirl the last of the caramel through with a knife or skewer to create ribbons.
  8. Cover tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm. Let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping.

Notes

If caramel thickens too much while cooling, gently warm it before folding into the ice cream base. Whip cream to soft peaks for best texture. Cover container tightly with plastic wrap before lid to prevent ice crystals. For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream and use dairy-free condensed milk.

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