Making ice cream at home can be a fun and delicious project! Here’s a simple recipe for homemade vanilla ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream maker:
### Easy Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream
**Ingredients:**
– 2 cups heavy cream
– 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
– 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
**Instructions:**
1. In a large mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract until well combined.
3. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
4. Cover the container tightly and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.
**Optional Add-Ins:**
– Chocolate chips
– Crushed cookies
– Fresh fruit
**Tips:**
– Make sure your heavy cream is very cold to whip properly.
– You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite flavors or mix-ins.
– Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.
Enjoy your homemade ice cream!