Wait until you try this easy caramel ice cream you can make 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.
It is HOT outside, and I am excited to make homemade ice cream.
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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 many recipes for ice cream and gluten free cones.
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.
Recipe At A Glance:
Why I love this caramel ice cream:
- This creamy ice cream is cold, refreshing, and perfect for a hot summer! This no-churn ice cream recipe is the easiest way to make ice cream from scratch!!
- I couldn’t believe how many comments I received from readers who didn’t know how easy it is to make ice cream from scratch.
- Add some flaked sea salt to make homemade salted caramel ice cream.
- All you need is four simple ingredients!
Allergen Information:
- This ice cream is naturally gluten free.
- To make this ice cream dairy-free, use dairy-free caramel, dairy-free heavy cream (So Delicious makes a great one!), and chocolate chips (Enjoy Life brand.)
Ingredient Notes:
- Heavy Whipping Cream – This is what makes the ice cream so creamy! Do not use half and half.
- Lechera Dulche Le Leche—This is caramelized condensed milk, which gives this ice cream its rich caramel flavor and sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract – Use pure vanilla extract. It adds a richer vanilla flavor!
- Chocolate Chips – You can use any chips, including milk chocolate, bittersweet, or dark chocolate chips.
Check out how to make a homemade, no-bake gluten free waffle cone. All you need are frozen gluten free waffles!
Step-By-Step Photos and Directions:
Step 1: Add the heavy whipping cream, Lechera, and vanilla to a Vitamix or high-speed blender. Blend until the mixture is thick and creamy, about 30-45 seconds.
Step 2: Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe ice cream container. I used a bread loaf tin to freeze this ice cream. You can also use plastic containers. (Don’t use glass!!) Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the no-churn ice cream mixture
Step 3: Cover the container with plastic wrap. Place it in the freezer and let it freeze for 3-4 hours until solid.
Use an ice cream scoop to serve the caramel ice cream in a cone or bowl…it tastes great both ways! You can also use this ice cream to make Gluten Free Ice Cream Sandwiches.
Frequently Asked Questions:
You can use caramel if you can’t find La Lachera Dulce le Leche in your local grocery store. Just be sure to read the ingredients label to ensure it is gluten free.
Typically, no-churn ice cream is not made in an ice cream maker. I have not tested this recipe in an ice cream maker.
This ice cream will keep fresh for up to 14 days in the freezer. If you have an air-tight container, it will last up to a month.
Make this ice cream into an Affogato Al Caffe! It is a great “perk me up” for dessert coffee. If you love matcha, this Matcha Ice Cream is also really good.
More Gluten-Free Frozen Desserts:
- This creamy Earl Grey Ice Cream is full of flavor.
- Make Gluten-Free Ice Cream Sandwiches with this ice cream!
- No Churn Lemon Curd Ice Cream is so easy to make!
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If you made and enjoyed this recipe, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. This will help others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
No-Churn Caramel Chip Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 4 cups heavy whipping cream * see note
- 14 ounces La Lachera Dulce le Leche
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract * see note
- ½ cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Add the heavy whipping cream, La Lachera, and vanilla to a Vitamix or high-speed blender.
- Blend the no-churn ice cream mixture for 45-60 seconds until the mixture is thick and creamy.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Top the ice cream with chocolate chips. Cover the container or loaf pan with plastic wrap.
- Put the container into the freezer for 3-4 hours.
- Scoop into a cone or bowl and enjoy 🙂
Notes
- You can make this no-churn ice cream in a Vitamix or high-powered blender.
- To make this dairy-free, use a dairy-free caramel, dairy-free heavy cream like So Delicious brand, and dairy-free chips.
- Vanilla – Try to find alcohol-free. Trader Joe’s has it. You can also use vanilla paste or regular vanilla extract.
- This ice cream will keep fresh for up to 14 days in the freezer.
SPECIAL NOTE
Please know that every gluten free flour blend has a different starch to grain ratio. If you use a blend I didn’t test, you may need to adjust your moisture levels in your baked goods.
Nutrition
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutritional information is an estimate provided to you as a courtesy. You should calculate the actual nutritional information with the products and brands you are using with your preferred nutritional calculator.
This post was updated from an old May 2019 post with more information.
Looks so yummy! I can’t wait to try this!
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?
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!
I love the idea of no churn icecream! Have you ever tried a non dairy version? I’m thinking about trying it with coconut cream. Do you have any suggestions?
Love your recipes Sandi
This is an awesome recipe. I can’t wait to try it. I would love the vanilla
This sounds amazing!!!
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!
Looks delicious!
This would be a great surprise for my family when we can all get together again.
I want some of this now!!! Looks sooo good!!
This ice cream looks amazing! Thank you for the recipe, and for this awesome giveaway!
Can’t wait to try. Looks so yummy
I can’t wait to try this recipe!
I can’t wait to try this!
Sounds delish!
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!
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!
Enjoy Jackie, no-churn ice cream is so easy to make at home.