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    Home » Desserts » Ice Cream Recipes

    No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Video

    Updated: Jun 12, 2025 · Published: Jan 30, 2020 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is everything vanilla ice cream should be: rich, creamy, perfectly sweet, and packed with bold vanilla flavor—without the need for an ice cream maker. You only need three ingredients and a freezer. That’s it. Dessert doesn’t get easier than this.

    Vanilla has a bad rep for being the “plain” flavor, but let’s be honest—when it’s done right, it’s anything but. This ice cream delivers that deep, warm vanilla bean flavor that feels a little fancy but comes together with almost zero effort.

    All you need is heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and a real vanilla bean . Stir, whip, freeze, and done. No eggs, no stovetop, no stress.

    This No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream is...

    • Boldly Vanilla – Thanks to real vanilla bean paste, not extract.
    • Ultra Creamy – Like soft-serve straight from the freezer.
    • Foolproof – No churning, no tempering eggs, no weird steps.
    • Fast to Prep – Just a few minutes of work, then it’s hands-off.
    • Perfect for Toppings – Hot fudge, berries, sprinkles—this is the blank canvas ice cream dreams are made of.

    🥄 Key Ingredients & Substitutions

    • Heavy Whipping Cream – This gives the ice cream that light, fluffy texture. Make sure it’s cold before whipping for the best results. No subs here—this one’s essential.
    • Sweetened Condensed Milk – Adds sweetness and keeps the texture soft and scoopable. It’s the backbone of any no-churn recipe.
    • Vanilla Bean – The real MVP. The key ingredient that makes Vanilla Bean Ice Cream so special is the vanilla bean. Vanilla beans are an expensive ingredient that are best ordered in bulk on Amazon.

    What does no-churn mean?

    The term no-churn means that you don’t need an ice cream maker. Whether you’re living on a budget or have a small kitchen, being able to make no-churn vanilla bean ice cream is an excellent way to enjoy your favorite ice cream flavor without purchasing a bulky ice cream maker. Be sure to check out all our favorite no-churn ice cream recipes while you're here!

    🛠️ How to Make No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream (Step-by-Step)

    Whip the Cream: Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into a large mixing bowl. Using a hand mixer (or stand mixer if that’s more your speed), whip the cream until soft peaks form. This usually takes 2–3 minutes—don’t overdo it, or you’ll end up halfway to butter.

    Scrape the Vanilla Bean: Grab 1 whole vanilla bean, slice it lengthwise with a sharp knife, and use the back of the knife to scrape out all those fragrant little seeds. That’s where the magic lives.

    Combine with Condensed Milk: In a separate bowl, stir the scraped vanilla bean seeds into one 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk. Mix until it’s evenly speckled and smells like heaven.

    Fold it All Together: Gently fold the vanilla-condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream. Use a spatula and light hands—you want to keep all that fluff intact.

    Freeze It: Pour the mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan (or another freezer-safe container), smooth the top, and cover it with plastic wrap or a lid.

    Let it Set: Freeze for at least 6 hours, or overnight if you’ve got the patience. Then it’s ready to scoop and serve—no machine, no eggs, no drama.

    For a step-by-step video, just scroll down to the recipe card.

    ✅ Helpful Tips

    Chill Everything! – Cold cream and a cold bowl whip up faster and fluffier.

    Fold Gently – You want to keep that whipped cream light and airy, so when the instructions say fold it in, do so gently. If you aggressively mix the whipped cream it will lost that fluffy texture.

    Freeze Overnight – The ice cream will be firm enough to scoop in about 6 hours, but overnight gives the best consistency.

    Scoop Like a Pro – Let it sit out for 5–10 minutes before serving, and run your scoop under hot water for easy serving.

    🍨 Variations to Try

    • Vanilla Bean + Swirl – Add caramel, fudge, or berry jam between layers before freezing.
    • Cookies & Cream – Stir in crushed sandwich cookies for a fan-favorite upgrade.
    • Vanilla Latte – Mix in a little instant espresso powder for a creamy coffee kick.
    • Dairy-Free Option – Use full-fat coconut cream and dairy-free condensed milk. Texture will differ, but the method stays the same.

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    • Reese’s Chips & Banana No-Churn Easy Ice Cream Recipe
    • Orange Creamsicle No-Churn Ice Cream
    • Mint Chip No-Churn Easy Homemade Ice Cream
    • No-Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream

    Recipe

    no churn vanilla bean ice cream

    No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

    All She Cooks
    No-Churn Vanilla Bean ice cream is an easy no-churn ice cream recipe that uses just three ingredients. It's a fun dessert to make for the warmer months and is easy to add in flavors to make variations.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Freezing Time 5 hours hrs
    Total Time 5 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Course Desserts
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 362 kcal

    Equipment

    • stand mixer or hand mixer

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 vanilla bean pod scrape beans from inside pod

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the heavy cream at high speed until stiff peaks form.
    • Carefully slice open the vanilla bean pod (lengthwise), and scoop out the vanilla beans.
    • Add the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla beans to the cream and gently fold together.
    • Pour into a bread pan or a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze for 5 hours or overnight, before serving.

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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 79mgPotassium: 241mgSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1007IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.2mg
    Keyword easy ice cream, how to make no-churn ice cream, no churn ice cream, vanilla bean ice cream, vanilla bean no-churn ice cream
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    1. Wendy

      October 25, 2021 at 7:32 am

      5 stars
      Brilliant texture and tastes delicious 😋

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