Whipped up in minutes for ice-cream any day!
I have been in search of an easy, creamy, no-churn ice-cream. And this really is the one.
The condensed milk brings a rich creaminess, similar to that of white chocolate, which takes this vanilla ice cream to the next level.
The golden syrup may seem like a strange addition, but it is essential, let me explain. In a no-churn ice cream you need something that stops ice crystals forming during the freezing process. If you don’t, then you get an icy, crumbly ice-cream as opposed to a smooth, creamy one. Normally I would use liquid glucose (which you can use if you have), but I don’t know about you, I don’t often have that in my cupboards. So instead, golden syrup is a great substitute. It’s an inverted sugar syrup (if you’re interested), which prevents ice crystals forming. I also think it adds a lovely flavour which compliments the vanilla tones.
The combination of condensed milk and golden syrup bring you an ice-cream which is smooth, creamy and deliciously rich.
It can be thrown together in under 10 minutes before being put in the freezer.
Enjoy!
Vanilla no-churn ice-cream
Makes 1 pint (size of 1 tub of Ben & Jerry’s)
Ingredients:
200g condensed milk (1/2 a tin)
250 ml double cream
1 tbsp golden syrup or 2 tsp liquid glucose
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
Method:
Place the condensed milk, cream, golden syrup, vanilla and salt in a bowl. Beat with an electric whisk or in a free-standing mixer until stiff peaks form.
Pour into a container and put in the freezer for 3-4 hours.
Notes, substitutions and variations
Cream: you can use whipping cream, but single cream won’t work I’m afraid. You can also use coconut milk. To do this, place the coconut milk tin in the freezer for half an hour, then open it and scape out the solid part at the top and leave the liquid in the can. Then proceed as usual.
Golden syrup: use liquid glucose (as stated above) or honey will also work.
Variations
Jam: swirl through jam for a rippled ice-cream.
Herbs: add 3 tbsp fresh herbs (like thyme or lavender).
Citrus: Add the zest of half a lemon for a fresh, citrus twist.
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