I have been obsessed with short cut recipes lately… 2 ingredient fudge, 2 ingredient cookies, 2 ingredient cupcakes…cake mix this, cake mix that.
Sometimes I can’t let things go…
Like my “vintage” Larry Bird T-Shirt that I wear to bed (and occasionally around the house)…
I stole it from my brother like 20 years ago. I love it.
My husband despises it, but it’s cozy and soft…and you can’t hate Larry Bird. It’s a proven fact. Dude has class.
That’s how I feel about short cut recipes…
Would I serve them at a fancy party? Probably not. But I wouldn’t wear my beloved Larry to a fancy party either… time and place people.
So with that said, I am going to share with you a recipe that is a one way ticket to “elastic pants for life-ville”.
I’m not exaggerating either…it’s already started happening to me. The prospect of homemade ice cream made from 2 ingredients with no ice cream maker necessary is just plain dangerous.
“Elastic pants for life-ville” get ready to welcome a new resident.
So let’s begin. Here’s all you’ll need:
2 cups of heavy cream and 1 can of sweetened condensed milk.
I learned how to make this ice cream on my trip to Smuckers back in October. Those people are genius!
All you do is whip the cream until it’s stiff and then fold in your sweetened condensed milk. Freeze it and that’s it. Perfectly delicious and creamy vanilla ice cream. I’m serious. I didn’t believe it at first either, but I cross my heart, it’s unbelievably good.
Now.
I have to tell you. What I love most about this ice cream recipe is that it’s crazy adaptable.
So instead of letting it be, and enjoying plain vanilla ice cream I decided to accessorize it. Ice cream likes to get fancy too. It told me so.
So I added 2 more ingredients and transformed my vanilla ice cream into S’mores Ice Cream. Holla!
I had some of these yummy chocolate covered graham crackers in my pantry,,,as well as some marshmallow ice cream topping. You could also just use Marshmallow Fluff.
I decided to chop up a few of those cookies and put them in the ice cream. I used about 24 cookies…
Then I folded them in.
I transferred my concoction to a plastic container and poured on some of the marshmallow topping.
I wanted the marshmallow swirled in, so I just took a spoon and swirled it throughout the ice cream.
Then I popped it in the freezer and counted the everlasting minutes until it was done. Approximately 360 of them.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream, very cold
- 1 (14 oz) can Sweetened Condensed Milk
- * optional ~ 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
How to Make
- In your stand mixer with whisk attachment on high speed beat your cream until it becomes stiff, approx 1 minute 30 seconds.
- Fold in your sweetened condensed milk.
- If you are adding in extras, do that now.
- Transfer to a container with a lid and freeze for 6 hours.
recipe from Eagle Brand
Hi! I’m Shelly and I’m an addict. Of the buttercream sort. I started this site a few years ago as a way to justify my sugary, buttery obsession with desserts. It has worked out well for me so far, because as it turns out you guys all love sugary, buttery desserts too! It feels good to know you are not alone, doesn’t it? 
This looks amazing! I love this idea of shortcut recipes. I’ll have to try it!
Jodie recently posted..Oatmeal Cookie Cups with Vanilla Yogurt
Ridiculous! I have both of those things in my kitchen right now. The only reason I’m not making it this very second (besides that I’m in vegg-mode on the couch) Is I would want to do something besides vanilla. Not hating on the 2-ingredients treats over here. Keep em coming!
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Shelly, this looks absolutely amazing…dangerous & addictive too! I can see all kinds of flavors coming out of this recipe. My, my, my….the gears are turning now. Thanks for sharing.
I’ve made a few varieties of this ‘ice cream’ too, it’s so good!
Annie @ Annie’s Cooking Lab recently posted..Chocolate Cherry Hearts
You know all the good tricks!! Can’t wait to try it!!
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So…. this looks delicious, but I don’t know if I could wait 360 whole minutes to break it out of the freezer! Will it work in an ice-cream maker?
1. Apparently, I will not be losing weight anytime soon.
2. Ain’t nothing wrong with a worn out shirt when it’s so comfy. And…
3. Ain’t nothing wrong with sharing your two-ingredient recipes all up in here!
This stuff is genious! My family fell in love with this last summer. We made every kind we could think of. It’s pretty much foolproof. Thanks for the reminder!
This is evil genius! I love you, but I’m a little mad at you too.
That larry bird tee… too funny!
heather recently posted..Portrait of Poe in Waldorf Astoria Red Velvet
I love you and hate you all at the same time. This looks wonderful (and dangerous).
Ashley @ Kitchen Meets Girl recently posted..Strawberry Smackeroo
oh my gawwd this makes me want to kick myself in the butt for buying an ice cream maker! (I still love it though..) But seriously, pure genius right here! Can’t wait to give it a try
Casey recently posted..Week in Review (2/6-2/10)
I just have to try it! (Love the t-shirt!)
Debby Pucci recently posted..FAF + SUPER BOWL RECAP
oh man, elastic pants, this would so be worth it.
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I’m fairly certain this is the most dangerous recipe you’ve ever posted. And that’s saying a lot.
Joanne recently posted..Recipe: Italian Cream Puffs with Custard Filling (St. Joseph’s Day Pastries)
ummm…. Wow! No way! 2 ingredient ice cream?!
Love this idea! I might do a chocolate mint cookie version of this soon.
I know when are get snow here in Texas(its rare) , I make snow ice cream using sweetened condesnsed milk. Its so good.
Rayna recently posted..Sour Cream Banana Muffins
i’m buying the stuff for this TOMORROW…holy yum!
and it’s true, you can’t hate on larry bird. homeskillet does have class!
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this is dangerously easy!!! love it.
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I love this. AWESOME. Two ingredients plus candy. Pinning this immediately!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga recently posted..Cheater’s Heater
Dangerous, you said it!
Can’t imagine who wouldn’t love to make something real quick, that’s real easy, with real few ingredients!
Looks great … and how simple!
Nisha recently posted..carrot and mint soup, love the orange-green colors!
Well this just made me love you more!
Lauren at Keep It Sweet recently posted..Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Cupcakes
This is absolutely genius! I can’t wait to try.
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This could be dangerous!
That recipe is genius! I can’t wait to try it
Emilie @ Emilie’s Enjoyables recently posted..Things That Got Me Through The Week
oh wow, this sounds incredibly delicious. I think I have to try it soon
Mal @ The Chic Geek recently posted..Valentine Cookies
That looks completely decadent, and I would TOTALLY serve that to company. . . . Maybe I’m crazy, but I would!! I would not, however, wear the Lady Bird T to a party. You’re right about that one
!
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I don’t have a stand mixer. Can I use a hand mixer??
I would LOVE to try this!
Sure, whatever you normally use to make whipped cream will work
thanks!
Incredible!! Can’t wait to try it =)
The Gourmet Student recently posted..Snack Tip: Chocolate Popcorn
Love that no ice cream machine is required.
Elastic pants for life-ville – LOL! I’m on my way too, especially if I keep making your recipes! Tomorrow I’m making your Peanut Butter-Pretzel Chocolate Drizzled Rice Krispie Treats and will cut them into heart shapes to give away as Valentines – but not before I have one myself. Quality control and all that
Anne recently posted..Things Are Getting Sweeter!
Awesome. First the 2 ingredient fudge that I have already made TWICE and now ice cream. Once again, you’re awesome.
SHELLY .. you are SIMPLY, SUPREMELY, SUBLIMELY .. SUPER!!!!!!!!
Amazing! Talk about easy! And I love that you can make it your own with different mix-ins.
This could actually be quite dangerous…
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This I know I will be making this soon; using Oreo cookies or mint cookies or adding mini chocolate chips or just about whatever my little heart desires. May even try my hand at some rocky road ice cream; mint chocolate chip.
Thanks 4 the recipe
ColleenB.
How have I never heard of this before? I think you should be awarded a Nobel Prize or something!! Can’t wait to try this….it seems waaaay to easy for something that can be soooo good. Thank you for making my Monday
Oh my, that is almost too easy. I have to try this, but what if I like it? WIll this lead to me buying those elastic waist pants from the back of the Parade magazine in Sunday’s paper?
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Oh my gosh, these is genius. PURE GENIUS!
Mark my words, I will be making this when the weather warms up a bit.
I’m brainstorming different flavor combinations as I type this…
Erika – The Teenage Taste recently posted..Bacon, Date, And Goat Cheese Galette
Amazing!!!! I need to try this easy, easy ice cream. Love it!
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I totally love your 2 ingredient recipes! Can’t wait to give this one a try. Please keep the 2 ingredient heavenly treats coming…
Well you better move over because I’m putting in my elastic pants on and moving in!!! Can’t wait to try this!!!
No frickin’ way! This is amazing!
Rachel @ Not Rachael Ray (soon to be Rachel Cooks) recently posted..Salted Peanut and Caramel Banana Bread {Guest Post}
Yum~Yum~Yum! I haven’t made homemade ice cream in YEARS! This is easy enough for even me! Thanks for the recipe.
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OMG.
And me with Girl Scouts cookies on the way…. I’m thinking Thin Mint with a little cocoa powder or mint extract added?
I’m thinking crushed oreo’s.
I’m thinking chocolate chips and maraschino cherries.
I’m thinking butterfingers……
My waist is not going to love you.
But my mouth totally does!
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I was looking for a fun Valentine’s Day activity to do with my son. I think making ice cream could be it. I’m going to fold in leftover red velvet cake. Thanks for sharing!!! Love everything you do.
Maria recently posted..Chocolate Cake Popcorn
I just made it and I’m impressed it took me five minutes to make ice cream! I admit I did enjoy a couple of spoonfuls before putting it in the freezer. I can’t wait until it’s done!!
2 ingredient ice cream?! Sold! My husband is going to go crazy for this!
Bring on the “His” and “Hers” elastic pants!
P.S. Thank you so, so much for stopping by and commenting on my blog! I’m so honored that the great “cookies and cups” stopped by!
You explained it perfectly as ALWAYS! Everyone needs a Larry Bird shirt! We’ll be doing this soon!
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Loving this ice cream!
Emily ~SoDomesticated~ recently posted..Guava Pancakes…
Oh my goodness….now WHY did you have to go and tell me about this?!?! Sounds heavenly!
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Just made this. So easy. Made mine with crushed up chocolate espresso beans. Waiting is the hardest part right now.
That sounds great!!
I just made the “batter” for this while waiting for pasta to boil for our dinner. It was so easy. And out of the mixer, it tasted just like vanilla ice cream. It won’t be done freezing until midnight…boo! But I am so excited to try the final product. My son’s first birthday is in March and if this turns out yummy, I think I’ll make up some for his party instead of buying store bought.
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i use whipping cream and pudding, works very well and you can add fruit. i once added half a mango, it was great! you can use any flavor pudding for different flavors. i am so going to try cookies next time!
Ok I’ve got some in my freezer that I just made. I may say, it’s tastes sooooo delicious! Who knew? I am now working on concocting a pecan praline mixture to add to it…..wish me luck! Oh- the cream took a lot longer than 1 min. 30 seconds to whip up in my Kitchenaid…..just sayin’.
Thank you for the recipe!!
Update- I came up with an awesome concoction for pecan praline mixture to add to this! I’m going to post the recipe on my blog within the next few days if anyone is interested. http:www.bakeskool.com
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Can you use fat free cream and fat free sweetened condensed milk? Sounds delicous but I am on Weight Watchers and this would kill me!!
I have never tried whipping fat free cream. NOt sure if that would work, but if it does, you could certainly sub in the fat free sweetened condensed milk!
I don’t think anyone in this world could ever understand my obsession with ice cream. you, woman, are a goddess of “fu-sine” as i call it. (cuisine+fun= fuisine) Bravo!
I made this yesterday and folded in a can of Caramel Apple Pie filling (it was a limited Edition for Christmas) – before I added the pie pilling, I cut up the apples with my kitchen scissors. I then sprinkled in some cinnamon and when I put it in the bowl to freeze, I swirled in some caramel. IT IS TO DIE FOR! I am giving some away to friends at work because I am tempted to just keep eating it. My belly hurts
Awesome idea!!
Woohoo just tried your icecream and its soooooooooo easy peasy and soooooooo delicious !!! never thought it will taste like this. I´m in heaven because I tried so many recipes (don´t have an icecream maker) and never found something really yummy. I made it with pieces of Twix. DELICIOUS !!!! Thanks for sharing. Did you try any other addings? please share
I made this last night and had some tonight after dinner, I couldn’t believe how much it tasted like vanilla ice cream! It was delicious, do you have any suggestions on making chocolate ice cream?
I actually might just add in some chocolate syrup when you mix in the sweetened condensed milk and mix it in
I will be making this recipe tonight! I’m going to add in some Oreo’s for a Cookies n Cream variety!!!
I am definitely making this tonight!! And, as my add-ins, Oreos and Thin Mints!!!
I am definitely making this recipe tonight!!! For my add-ins, I will use Oreos and / or Thin Mint cookies!!! Cannot wait to try it out!!!
This is awesome! I teach high school special ed and this is something I could totally do with my students and they can choose their flavor without having to compromise with others!