No-Churn Vanilla Almond Butter Ice Cream
A creamy no-churn ice cream infused with vanilla and swirls of crunchy almond butter for a nutty finish. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, pure 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 280 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
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together 14 oz sweetened condensed milk and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract until smooth.
- Step 2: In a separate chilled bowl, whip 2 cups heavy whipping cream to stiff peaks using an electric mixer on high speed, about 4-5 minutes.
- Step 3: Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture in three additions until fully combined and light.
- Step 4: Pour half of the ice cream base into a 9x5-inch loaf pan, then dollop half of 1/2 cup almond butter over the base in spoonfuls.
- Step 5: Use a knife or skewer to swirl the almond butter gently through the base. Repeat layering with the remaining ice cream base and almond butter, swirling again.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1/4 cup toasted sliced almonds evenly over the top.
- Step 7: Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
- Step 8: Scoop and serve chilled for a creamy, nutty treat.









