What does no churn ice cream mean?

It means you don’t need an ice cream maker to churn the ice cream.

How does no churn ice cream work?

Making whipped cream involves beating in air into the cream to make it light and airy. This is the same concept of an ice cream maker churning to incorporate air into the ice cream mixture to make it light and airy. The sweetened condensed milk in the mixture adds sweetness.

Does no churn ice cream taste good?

It tastes AMAZING! The whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk method yields an ultra-smooth and creamy ice cream, and it tastes pretty much like real ice cream, if not better!

How long does no churn ice cream last in the freezer?

It should last in the freezer for 3-4 weeks. But I doubt it’ll still be in your freezer till then as it’s so good that you and/or your family are likely to eat it all up quicker!

How long does no churn ice cream take to freeze?

Four hours in the freezer will give you a soft serve consistency. Six hours will give you a firm and solid ice cream texture. Due to the alcohol from the Baileys Strawberries and Cream Irish cream liqueur, it won’t freeze completely rock hard solid. But that means that you only have to wait for a few short minutes before serving.

Baileys Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream (No Churn)

Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream (No Churn)

This no churn Baileys Strawberries & Cream Ice Cream is easy to make, doesn’t require an ice cream maker, and is full of ripe strawberry and vanilla flavors! It’s also wonderfully creamy, smooth, and DELICIOUS!

Author: Lavina
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freezing Time: 6 hours
Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
Yield: 3 Pints 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Freeze
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

Scale

500ml / 16.9 ounces Heavy Whipping Cream (minimum 35% fat content)
350 grams / 12.35 ounce can Sweetened Condensed Milk (I used Nestlē Eagle brand)
1 TSP Pure Vanilla Extract
1.5 TSP Strawberry Essence (or strawberry extract)
2–3 drops Red Food Coloring (optional)
5 TBLS Baileys Strawberries & Cream Irish Cream Liqueur

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Instructions

Combine sweetened condensed milk with flavorings: In a large mixing bowl, mix together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, strawberry essence, red food coloring, and Baileys Strawberries & Cream Liqueur until combined well.
Make the whipped cream: Add the heavy whipping cream to another large mixing bowl. Using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer with the whisk attachment), start beating on medium-high speed. As the cream thickens, increase the speed and continue beating until stiff peaks form. (Note: Time will vary depending on several factors, but it will take about 4-12 minutes for stiff peaks to form.)
Fold: Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk and flavorings mixture until combined well. The mixture should be light and creamy.
Freeze: Transfer the mixture to a freezer safe container such as ice cream paper cartons with lids, a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or a freezer-friendly sealed airtight container. Place a sheet of nonstick cooking paper (parchment paper) or cling wrap directly on top so that it is touching the ice cream. Press out any air bubbles to prevent ice crystals from forming. Cover and freeze for 4-6 hours, or until fully solid.
Serve: When ready to serve, remove from the fridge and let stand for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Then scoop, serve, and enjoy!

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Notes

Heavy whipping cream. You can use heavy cream, or double cream if you’re based in the UK. As long as the cream has a minimum of 35% fat content per 100 grams, the ice cream will be nice and creamy.
How long will the no churn ice cream last? The ice cream will last in the freezer for 3-4 weeks in a freezer safe sealed airtight container. If storing in a loaf pan for more than a couple of days, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-friendly sealed airtight container so that it stays fresh longer and the risk of ice crystals forming is reduced.
See ‘Variations’ section above if you’d like to customize this ice cream with add-ins, and ‘Cook’s Tips’ for extra tips.