How to make ice cream without an ice cream maker? Here’s the recipe for homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker, all you need is a whisk, whipping cream, condensed milk, and the flavor ingredient, and you’re done! In the summer, sooner or later, the craving for a cold dessert arrives, and you try to make homemade ice cream. It’s better to have the recipe ready for that moment, right? This is the basic recipe for ice cream without an ice cream maker, so by adding an ingredient of your choice, you can create the flavor of ice cream you prefer. Homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker, of course, needs to be frozen for a long time, so prepare the recipe at least 6 hours in advance.

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How to make homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker

It’s very easy to make ice cream without an ice cream maker, the secret to a good homemade ice cream that turns out like the one from the ice cream parlor lies in the choice of ingredients.

This ice cream without an ice cream maker is simple and quick, made with very few but essential ingredients, such as whipping cream and condensed milk, and the flavor is vanilla. We will show you how to make eggless ice cream.

The basic recipe for ice cream without an ice cream maker is, of course, vanilla-flavored with a hint of vanilla aroma, but you can give it any flavor you want by adding different ingredients: cocoa, hazelnuts, strawberries, yogurt, Nutella, pistachios, honey, and walnuts.

Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream with Vanilla Flavor and No Ice Cream Maker

Here’s the recipe for homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker, vanilla-flavored. Every day, you can give your ice cream a different flavor by adding ingredients as you please.

Homemade Gelato without an Ice Cream Maker, Fiordilatte Flavor

Here's how to make homemade gelato without an ice cream maker and without eggs, with a Fiordilatte flavor. No special equipment is needed to prepare this recipe.
Course Gelato, Ice cream
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freezing Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Doses for 1 kg gelato (2.2 lb)
Calorie per porzione180kcal
Cost Low

Other details

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • No ice cream maker needed, use a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Ingredients

  • 500 ml Heavy cream (16.9 fl oz)
  • 400 g Sweetened condensed milk (14.1 oz)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Liquor (Rum, Limoncello or other)

Instructions

How to Make Gelato without an Ice Cream Maker

  • To prepare a tasty homemade gelato without the help of an ice cream maker, start by pouring the chilled cream from the refrigerator into a bowl. Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Gradually add the condensed milk to the same bowl of cream, then gently fold it in using a spatula, lifting from the bottom to the top to avoid deflating the mixture. Add the liquor and vanilla extract to the bowl, and mix well once again.
  • At this point, the homemade gelato is practically assembled, but it needs to be stored in the freezer for at least 6 hours. Transfer the mixture to a suitable container and let it freeze.
  • After the time has passed, our gelato without an ice cream maker is ready. Remove it from the freezer a few minutes before serving and decorate with a glaze, cookies, or ice cream cones. The texture will be wonderfully creamy, isn't it easy?

Tips and Conservation

It’s preferable to consume the homemade gelato within 1-2 weeks. Custom Flavors:
  • Fruit Gelato: Add 600 g (21 oz) of pureed fruit to the recipe, strained through a sieve before using it for the gelato.
  • Chocolate Gelato: Add approximately 70 g (2.47 oz) of sifted cocoa powder to the condensed milk, then fold in the whipped cream.
  • Coffee Gelato: Dissolve 8 teaspoons of instant coffee in a couple of tablespoons of warmed cream. Let it cool completely before adding it to the condensed milk and whipped cream.
  • Stracciatella Gelato: Add 150 g (5.29 oz)  of chopped dark chocolate chips or flakes.

Watching calories

The calorie count refers to a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving of artisanal vanilla gelato.

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