Classic No-Churn Vanilla Ice Cream with Chocolate Swirl
Easy no-churn vanilla ice cream swirled with rich chocolate sauce for a creamy frozen treat without an ice cream maker. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers heavy whipping cream, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate syrup
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, whip 2 cups heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, stir together 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk and 2 tsp vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture using a spatula, combining until smooth and fluffy.
- Step 4: Pour half of the ice cream mixture into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, then drizzle 1/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate syrup evenly over it.
- Step 5: Add the remaining ice cream mixture on top and swirl the remaining 1/4 cup chocolate syrup throughout using a butter knife to create a marbled effect.
- Step 6: Cover the pan with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Step 7: Scoop and serve chilled.









