Caramel ice cream made without an ice cream maker! If you love ice cream, and you want an easy homemade ice cream recipe, it doesn't get any easier than this no-churn caramel ice cream.
This creamy ice cream is cold and refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer day! This no-churn ice cream recipe is the easiest way to make ice cream from scratch!!
If you love ice cream as much as our family, you will want to check out my Guide to Gluten Free Ice Cream, which includes tons of recipes for ice cream and gluten free cones.
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It is HOT outside and I am so excited to make some homemade ice cream.
A few weeks ago, I decided to do my first Facebook Live video. I am still learning how to do this. I mean, live means you can't edit out the "bloopers"...like when the cream splashed all over me :-).
It was pretty nerve-wracking!! The good part about making an ice cream recipe video is that you can see how easy this Vitamix ice cream recipe is to make. It blended my ingredients in just 30 seconds!
Bloopers aside, I couldn't believe how many comments I got from readers who didn't know how easy it can be to make ice cream from scratch. (*Just see below, I included a video of my live experience for you.)
I dumped the caramel ice cream ingredients into my Vitamix and then froze everything. It was creamy and delicious; definitely as good as any store-bought ice cream :-). It is totally easy to make ice cream without an ice cream maker!!
This easy vegetarian gluten free ice cream recipe is perfect for a crowd, or an ice cream bar. I plan to make a few flavors for our next pool party. This easy ice cream recipe is SO much better than store-bought ice cream.
If you want, you can even add some flaked sea salt to make homemade salted caramel ice cream. Sometimes gluten free cones are hard to find so if you need a gluten free ice cream cone, those are also easy to make.
Check out how to make a gluten free waffle cone. You can also try this caramel ice cream in this yummy Ombre Milkshake recipe! Kids love it!
Once you watch the video, you will see how easy this ice cream is to make :-).
Instructions:
I also need to say, I am loving Rodelle's Vanilla Paste. I used it in this recipe and it really added a splash of sweet vanilla to this ice cream. It is different from vanilla because you get all of the taste from the vanilla beans, without any alcohol.
I used a bread loaf tin to freeze this ice cream in. You can also use plastic containers. (Don't use glass!!)
Scoop it out onto a cone or into a bowl...it tastes great both ways!
More Delicious No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes to Try:
Tools:
- I love to make ice cream in a loaf pan. It stays cold for a long time so your ice cream doesn't melt as fast.
- Nestle La Lachera Dulce le Leche makes this ice cream burst with caramel flavor!
๐ Recipe
No-Churn Caramel Chip Ice Cream
Easy creamy Vitamix no-churn caramel chocolate chip ice cream
Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can La Lachera Dulce le Leche
- 1 teaspoon Rodelle Vanilla Paste
- chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add whipping cream, La Lachera and vanilla paste to a Vitamix or blender.
- Blend for 2 minutes.
- Pour into a freezer safe container.
- Top with chips.
- Put into the freezer for 3 hours.
- Scoop into a cone or bowl and enjoy ๐
Notes
You can make this no-churn ice cream in a Vitamix or high powered blender.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 575Total Fat: 59gSaturated Fat: 38gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 179mgSodium: 44mgCarbohydrates: 9gFiber: 0gSugar: 9gProtein: 5g
Please note this nutrition information is calculated by a recipe plugin and is an estimate based on the ingredients used in this recipe.
Lori Herrscher
Every recipe I have tried from I just love! Most people do not even know its Gluten Free!
Sandi Gaertner
Wow, thank you so much Lori. I am so glad to help.
Darby Schimmel
We love homemade ice cream! Iโm excited to try this out!
Alex Hays
YUM! That looks so good!!!!
Kathryn W
This ice cream looks so good! I pinned it so i will be sure to make it. I would be so thrilled to win the giveaway. We are all ice cream lovers in my house, especially caramel and the combination of ingredients sounds amazing.
Sarah Young
Just in time for summer! Thanks. Also, I am glad to learn about vanilla paste.
Lyn
If you only knew how much I LOVE ice cream and that caramel is my favorite ice cream flavor you would understand why I have such a big smile on my face! This recipe looks so easy to make. Can't wait to make it--and eat it!
Dorothy Tibbs
I love my Vitamix and my family loves ice cream, so this looks like a Win Win!!
Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
Kathy Obrien
This looks amazing. I can't wait to make it. Thank you for the post
Frances
We have an ice cream maker - I may use this lovely recipe as inspiration to try using it again after our first failed attempt. ๐
Tanya Thompson
Oh my gosh! I was just telling my husband that we should make some ice cream...and here comes your recipe! This looks delicious! Thanks so much!
Mimi Weiner
This ice cream looks so good and easy...who knew you could make it so effortless.
elle
have never tried no churn ice cream but it sounds like a dream. vanilla makes almost anything better! Would love to try vanilla paste.
Tammy
Looks yummy!
Ronit
Looks absolutely yummy!!
CAROL Martin
I love your recipes and cant wait to try these delicious looking ice cream recipes.
Diane M.
looks great: 2 questions though _
I don't have a ninja or vitamix. Do you think my regular blender will whip it enough?
2 - I can't have dairy ( I do make dairy things for my husband). Have you experimented with canned full fat coconut milk or coconut creams?
ps I love vanilla paste
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Diane, a blender would be perfectly fine to use. I do have one no-churn recipe made with full fat coconut milk...it isn't quite as creamy but does taste great!
Katie Poe
Hi sandi.i would love to be given a chance at this awesome giveaway. I love to bake! ๐
Dianah Bergesen
I have been looking for an easy recipe like this...thank you
Cindy Padgett
The ice cream sounds yummy! I love using vanilla paste in my baking.
Kaitlyn Ridener
Looks so yummy! I canโt wait to try this!
connie
My bad. Went back to the e-mail and read it all the way through this time. I guess I'm entered because I left a comment. Did read the recipe and watched the video. Question: I'm dairy free, so, have your tried out the coconut milk yet?
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Connie, I do have a dairy-free no-churn ice cream recipe (search coconut ice cream post.) I will say it isn't as creamy as using heavy cream, but it did come out very tasty!
Natalie
I love the idea of no churn icecream! Have you ever tried a non dairy version? Iโm thinking about trying it with coconut cream. Do you have any suggestions?
Wanda Freeman
Love your recipes Sandi
Sarah
This is an awesome recipe. I canโt wait to try it. I would love the vanilla
Amber Nagel
This sounds amazing!!!
Joanne Messinger
Converted our home to GF several years ago and now dairy free for my husband. He LOVES ice cream. This is definitely a recipe I'll try. I also have never heard of vanilla paste and I put vanilla in anything so many dishes. Thank you for the recipe. The photos look amazing!
Ann
Looks delicious!
Jacque
This would be a great surprise for my family when we can all get together again.
Lisa Corbett
I want some of this now!!! Looks sooo good!!
Venessa F
This ice cream looks amazing! Thank you for the recipe, and for this awesome giveaway!
Cheryl
Canโt wait to try. Looks so yummy
Patty Renz
I canโt wait to try this recipe!
Patty Renz
I canโt wait to try this!
Shell
Sounds delish!
Lisa
Wow what an easy recipe to make and it looks delicious! My hubby loves anything caramel so I think I will make this and surprise him with it this weekend!
Jackie David
Oh this looks cool and looks so easy to make. I think i would love to try this weekend because it really is getting hot here in Philippines. Yummy!
Sandi Gaertner
Enjoy Jackie, no-churn ice cream is so easy to make at home.
David Elliott
This recipe looks like a lot of fun. And I love that you don't have to churn this to get it right. I wish you had another recipe other than caramel. Unfortunately its not one of my daughters favorites. Maybe I could do something a little different and come out with a cookies and cream or a mint one. Anyway, it looks amazing.
Sandi Gaertner
Hi David, I have a few no-churn recipes on my site. Lemon, white chocolate raspberry, and even a sorbet if your daughter would like one of those. Thanks for stopping by ๐
Theresa
This looks really good. Havenโt had ice cream in a while & never made my own but looks like something I could do.
Jazmin Williams
Now this sounds yummy! My stepdad is obsessed with ice cream and with his birthday coming up, maybe I should make some...
Daisy
Wow this sounds absolutely delicious and looks totally amazing! My kiddos would absolutely love to make this fun treat with me!!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Daisy ๐
Holly
Oh, this looks super yummy. I will definitely have to try this. I love trying new recipes!!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Holly, I hope you do.
Rose
I haven't made much ice cream yet. This recipe looks easy to follow and and I even have cream in my fridge right now! I just need to pick up caramel!
Stephanie
My husband keeps saying he wants to try to make ice cream at home, I didn't realize it could be this easy! I've never heard of the vanilla paste, but I'll have to check it out, we use vanilla a lot at our house!
Sandi Gaertner
You will love making ice cream for yourself Stephanie. You have so much control over the ingredients this way ๐
Jessica Robinson
I bet this would be the bomb with a little bit of espresso powder! Gotta love a no churn ice cream!
Sandi Gaertner
You had me at espresso!
Renne G
Looking forward to making this. Excited to try make the waffle cones
Angelika
Looks delicious I love ice cream especially chocolate
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Brian Jones
That looks superb, I love live videos on the web, sadly my rural web connection means it is impossible for me to do... In all fairness my love of profanity means it would need to come with a parental guidance warning ๐ฎ ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Total bummer about the rural web connection, that must be hard. I hope you get a chance to try this ice cream out, you don't have to watch the video tutorial to make it.
Claire
This is my favourite caramel ice-cream recipe!!!
SO EASY!
I have made this with chocolate chips, white chocolate chips and caramel bits. SO YUM!
Sandi Gaertner
I am so glad you like this ice cream Claire!! With the weather starting to warm up, it will be summer before we know it.
Natalie
I love homemade ice cream! This one looks absolutely delicious! I have to try this recipe soon!
Sandi Gaertner
I hope you enjoy this Natalie! Thanks for stopping by!
Jacqueline Meldrum
I've only made nice cream in my blender with frozen bananas. Never thought of whipping up the ice custard in it before freezing. Doh moment!
Sandi Gaertner
I bet this recipe would be great with bananas too!
Jill
So great! Love this ice cream recipe!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Jill!
Wendy
This looks so good and so simple too! Love it!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Wendy ๐
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog
Salted caramel anything, sign me up! Great giveaway too ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Thanks Sharon.
Elle @ Only Taste Matters
I truly can't believe you combined my two favorite things in one. I have no idea how I haven't thought of this yet but I am considering you a genius!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Elle, glad to help ๐
Meghan | Fox and Briar
Absolutely love how easy this is, not to mention delicious!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Meghan ๐
Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake
I'm soooo in love with this ice cream, it looks so yummy! And I love easy it is with just a few ingredients.
Totally loved your FB live video too!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Michelle...that video was an experience LOL
Amanda
I love no churn ice creams! They are my favorite, mostly because I don't have an ice cream maker :). Loving this no church caramel ice cream!
Sandi Gaertner
I don't have an ice cream maker either...maybe some day, but I am not sure they are even needed when no-churn can be this good.
Kaila (GF Life 24/7)
That looks so good! I can't believe it's no churn! Yum!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you Kaila!
Megan
Any ice cream with caramel is instantly my fav ice cream!
Sandi Gaertner
Agreed ๐
Gluten Free With Emily
Great pics! This looks delicious!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Emily!
Alisa
I'd been looking for a good vanilla paste! And this ice cream looks even better than at a shop. So amazingly creamy for homemade.
Sandi Gaertner
I could drink it out of the bottle Alisa ๐
NAina
You know, Caramel icecream is what we have been bingeing on the last 3 weeks, though its all store-bought! I am gonna try this soon Sandi! Loved that video btw, you rock!!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Naina ๐
Nutrimom
Looks delightfully sinful!!
Sandi Gaertner
It is ๐
Julie at Hostess At Heart
This ice cream looks amazing, and you did a great job on your video! I picked up some amazing ice cream recipes from your give away too!
Sandi Gaertner
Thank you so much Julie ๐
Kelly @ TastingPage
This does looks so easy and I've never seen the vanilla paste. Love that it's alcohol free. Need to look for it!
Sandi Gaertner
It is worth finding Kelly...I love it.
Cricket
I love a good no churn recipe, this one looks like the real deal!
Amanda - RunToTheFinish
I'd have to make my version with bananas to be dairy free, but super fun and yum for great vanilla!! I agree still learning all the crazy video tools ๐
Sandi Gaertner
Sounds yummy. I am sure full fat coconut milk would taste great in this recipe too.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
It sounds delish, delish, Sandi! Wish it was vegan ๐
Sandi Gaertner
I am going to have to try it with coconut milk ๐
Carole Hegg
I NEED IT DAIRY FREE SO WHAT WOULD I USE INPLACE OF THE WHIPPING CREAM???
Sandi Gaertner
Hi Carole, I am going to test this out with coconut milk, but it wouldn't be caramel since the caramel I am using has dairy. Stay tuned and I will create something dairy free and delicious. Do you have any requests? I am thinking fresh fruit of some sort....
jane @ littlesugarsnaps
Oh my. If you knew how much my family loves their caramel and their ice-cream you'd understand that this is one recipe I could be making time and time again over the summer. The chocolate chips on top are a great idea.
Sandi Gaertner
I can't wait to hear how your family likes it Jane ๐
Stephanie L Nelson
This looks incredibly delicious! I think my only problem would be trying to not eat it all!