This Ice Cream Recipe with Cream has amazing flavor and uses simple ingredients. The next time you're craving creamy ice cream, you can use your ice cream machine to whip it up, so keep this simple recipe handy. Ice cream recipes like this are a fun way to treat your sweet tooth!
This just might be the easiest way to make your own ice cream. With four simple ingredients, you'll be hooked by the ease and flavor the very first time you make this easy recipe.
Even though it doesn't use cream, the end result of this delicious homemade ice cream still has a nice creamy texture! A lot of people say that this is their favorite dessert because they just have to add the ingredients to the ice cream machine and let it do all the work.
I'm also a big fan of this Grilled Peach Ice Cream and this Pineapple Ice Cream. Both are unique and I love the fruit flavor.
Ingredients
- Half and half—For this homemade ice cream recipe, I use half and half instead of heavy cream. If desired, the half-and-half can be replaced with 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
- Sugar - Adds sweetness and flavor.
- Egg yolks - If you are concerned about using raw egg yolks in ice cream, purchase pasteurized eggs or temper the ice cream base.
- Vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract - You can't make this homemade vanilla ice cream recipe without having vanilla!
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Ice Cream without Cream
Step One: Add the ingredients into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Step Two: Put the ice cream mixture into the ice cream machine.
Step Three: Churn the ice cream base according to the manufacturer's directions.
Step Four: Move to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm.
Top Tip
For longer storage, using an airtight container is key for this no cream ice cream. You can purchase an ice cream container online or use one that you have at home. Even a little bit of air getting into the container will cause it to get ice crystals and be freezer-burnt, so airtight is key!
Substitutions
- Extract - You can make different flavors of this ice cream by adding different types of extracts. We love peppermint extract in the winter with some crushed candy canes and chocolate chips!
Variations
- Turn it into chocolate ice cream - Add cocoa powder to the mixture to make it creamy chocolate flavors! You'll still use the base recipe but just add that extra ingredient.
- Add your favorite add-ins - Don't forget to customize your ice cream. Adding pieces of your favorite candy bars is a simple way to add flavor. Topping with crushed chocolate chip cookies or peanut butter cups sounds yummy! You can also drizzle hot fudge sauce on top or mix in crushed Oreo cookies. The options are delicious, so create the most delicious ice cream you'll love.Â
- Serving - Try a scoop on top of Pear Almondine or No Bake Pumpkin Pie.
See this Oreo Ice Cream Recipe for a fun spin!
Equipment
To make your own homemade ice cream, you'll need an ice cream maker, and a freezer safe container to avoid it getting freezer burn.
Storage
Storage is key to getting the right consistency! Once the ice cream is made, it needs to be kept in the freezer. Since this has a lower fat content you will need to remove the ice cream container for a few minutes to melt a bit before serving.
Common Questions
As you can see from this recipe, I used half and half instead. A lot of people also use milk, and that works just fine but yields a firmer icier ice cream.
I still call it ice cream, because that's what it is. We are just replacing the cream with half and half, so it still very much resembles the typical ice cream look and flavor.Â
Using the ice cream maker is a must for this recipe. It combines the sugar and other ingredients and mixes them so that it forms into the cream base. This isn't a no-churn recipe, and it won't turn out if you don't use an ice cream machine.
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📖 Recipe
Ice Cream Recipe without Cream
Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 3.5 cups half and half
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 egg yolks ***
- ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Transfer to an ice cream maker and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm.
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