Quick No-Churn Vanilla Bean Ice Cream with Toasted Almonds

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A simple no-churn vanilla bean ice cream swirled with toasted almonds for a crunchy contrast, ready to enjoy in under an hour. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, layers sweetened condensed milk, heavy whipping cream, vanilla bean paste 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 320 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.

Prep: 15 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced almonds and 1 tbsp granulated sugar, stirring frequently for 3-4 minutes until the almonds are golden and fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, pour 14 oz sweetened condensed milk and stir in 1 tbsp vanilla bean paste until smooth.
  3. Step 3: In a separate bowl, whip 2 cups heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture until fully combined and smooth.
  5. Step 5: Fold in half of the toasted almonds, reserving the rest for garnish.
  6. Step 6: Transfer the ice cream mixture to a 9x5-inch loaf pan or airtight container, smoothing the top.
  7. Step 7: Sprinkle the remaining toasted almonds evenly over the surface.
  8. Step 8: Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm. Scoop and serve chilled.

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