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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream

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A simple and indulgent no-churn ice cream recipe featuring a rich, buttery salted caramel flavor with a creamy texture that rivals gelato.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup (180 ml) caramel sauce, thick and buttery
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • Optional: ½ cup (60 g) chopped pecans or walnuts
  • Optional: flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge or freezer for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pour cold heavy cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes. Avoid overbeating.
  3. In a separate bowl, stir together sweetened condensed milk, caramel sauce, sea salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Gently fold the caramel mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula, using slow sweeping motions to keep the mixture airy.
  5. If using, fold in chopped pecans or walnuts.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a freezer-safe container. Drizzle a little extra caramel sauce on top and swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
  7. Cover tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  8. Remove from freezer about 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly for easy scooping.

Notes

Chill bowl and beaters before whipping cream for best results. Use thick caramel sauce to prevent sinking. Fold gently to keep ice cream airy. Let ice cream soften 10 minutes before scooping. Store leftovers in airtight container with parchment or plastic wrap pressed on surface to avoid ice crystals.

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