Whipped Milk Ice Cream - no machine needed to whip up this two ingredients treat!
Did you know you can whip evaporated milk to a stage of delicious fluff?
Did you know that you can make delicious ice cream if you... freeze it?
When I found this recipe, I flipped. Then I composed myself. But then I flipped again!
Look at the ingredients list.
Yep, two. Sugar and milk. Evaporated milk. With vitamin D added.
If you haven't tried making your own ice cream yet, I am sure you at least thought about it.
I can see ice cream popping up all over the web. All of them delicious. Most of them using heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk. Some even eggs. Most of them want you to use an ice cream maker.
I am hiring my KitchenAid mixer to do the whipping and my freezer to do the freezing. ( But if you are lucky own an ice cream maker, just skip the freezer part and churn your ice cream in the machine. )
There are so many advantages to this recipe. It's fast ( 5 minutes of whipping it together ), easy ( only two ingredients ) and so versatile ( add vanilla extract and you have vanilla ice cream ). And did I say, cost effective? I payed 80 cents for the can of evaporated milk. And one can of milk will make you so much ice cream, you will want to swim in it! I told ya, it will be life-changing. 🙂
I might be wrong here, but I tried to count calories on this and it came out to 47 calories per serving. Would it be possible???
When your ice cream looks like this, it's ready to be stored in the container.
My Hubby said: "Just like Dairy Queen!". Soft-serve, fluffy, delicious ice cream. They are not as dense and rich as ice cream made with eggs and heavy whipping cream, but they melt in your mouth and leave you truly satisfied.
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Whipped Milk Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 12 oz can evaporated milk with Vitamin D added
- 1 1/4 c powdered sugar
Instructions
- Chill the milk in the fridge overnight. It is crucial for the milk to be thoroughly chilled.
- Pour into a large mixing bowl.
- Whip until fluffy, about 40 seconds.
- Add the powdered sugar, slowly pouring into the bowl and whip until combined.
- You can add your vanilla extract ( 2 teaspoons will do ) at this point and whip until combined.
- Place the bowl in the freezer for an hour.
- Pull out from the freezer, whip for 1 minute and back to the freezer.
- Repeat about 4 times.
- Place in a container with a lid. Store in the freezer.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
I am going to share how to make chocolate ice cream using the same method, so stay tuned! I also have my notebook filled with ideas for this ice cream, so they re going to hang around here, on CCS. 🙂
Just remember, if you want to make these, start a day ahead and make sure your milk is thoroughly chilled.
If you like this recipe and make it, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me @crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out and leave a comment! 😀
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Jo says
Hi, if I cut the sugar in half will it affect the consistency? I was hoping to introduce it to my 1 year old!
Anna says
Hi Jo! I did not test this recipe with half the amount of sugar so I can't promise results. Let me know if you give it a try!
Rachel says
We tried your recipe because I accidentally purchased evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk... and we LOVED it! So easy and turned out delicious 😋 Thank you!!
Maame says
Thanks for this recipe. I used honey instead of sugar and it's so delicious.
Annabelle says
I was brought up with similar ice cream but caramel. When you whip your milk then add a tin of top and bottom caramel. Or manjarblanco as I know it . Then freeze iut again. Beautiful.
Charlynn Schmiedt says
I just used this recipe to make pumpkin ice cream. I added 1 cup of pumpkin puree (homemade! 😀 ), 1 tsp. cinnamon and a few dashes of pumpkin spice to the ingredients. It's freezing now, so I hope it turns out. Thanks for this simple (and cheap) homemade ice cream recipe! 🙂
oge says
I m so glad I came across this mthod....yet to try it tho ...it sounds so simple!
Juana B. Ready says
Sharing a link to this on my blog! Thank you.
Park Chan Chan says
By repeating it 4 times, do you mean I need to put it in the freezer for 1 hour, and I minute of whipping 4 times? Then, altogether its 4 hours and 4 minutes of whipping?
Sk says
This is so awesome! Can u reduce the amount of sugar? Will it effect the ice cream? Like texture wise? I was think a 1/2 cup to 3/4. Thanks! 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Hi! You can as much sugar as you like. It's just for the taste because the milk is not sweet.
sk says
will a blender work? is it suppose to have a thick liquid consistency? thaks for the fast response! 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
I do think that blender will work - the idea is to whip the milk. Let me know if you try it that way!
Sk says
Will hand beaters work? Or a hand blender? I tried this with milk b4 using hand beaters lol what can I do to make with out a stand mixer? Thanks
Sk says
Also will a blender work?
Sk says
This looks awesome! Can I reduced the amount of sugar? will it effect the ice cream in any way? Like the texture?
Kat says
This is so awesome considering that I'm a teen and I freaking love ice cream. I'm so glad I found this simple recipe. Can't wait to tell my friends. Thanks. ilysm!!!! 🙂
Helen @ ruralhome says
Just made this- can't wait to see how this comes out once frozen- my previous attempts at ice cream without an ice cream maker have been 'crystallized' so I'm really hoping this will be as yummy as it looks! 🙂 I used around 2/3rds of a cup of icing sugar (I'm from the UK so I think that is the alternative to powdered sugar)
M says
This sounds great! Do you think it would work with sweetened condensed milk instead and then you could skip or lower the sugar?
Alishia says
I just made this with coconut milk, strawberry preserves and belvita golden oat biscuits. SOO GOOD! Thank you for the recipe
I love ice cram says
Hi Just wanted to check how long it lasts in the freezer, making it for Xmas day and going to put crushed candy canes it it, but wanted to make sure if ok to freeze for 4 days before eating ?
Thanks
CrunchyCreamySw says
It never lasted this long in our house so it's hard for me to say if it will be still good. Try three days and check on the ice cream every day. Give them a stir if needed. Hope this helps! Love the sound of candy cane ice cream!
tryingtomakeit says
Any way to make this with lactose free milk? Tired of paying a fortune for lactose free ice cream!
Monica says
I made it using 2% Evaporated milk, 1/4 c. powdered sugar, vanilla, and 3 packets of splenda to cut down on the sugar! A great diabetic treat!
joyfulmama says
Thank you for this delicious recipe! I've made this 3 times in the past 4 days 🙂 I made the vanilla, and then I made the vanilla and added crushed oreos and I also made the chocolate (I added my cocoa with a little of the milk, so it was still creamy). All delicious! Now I'm going to see if I can make mint chocolate chip from this vanilla base! Only I'll start doubling the recipe, my family of 6 goes through it too fast!
Tia J Soucy says
So I tried this with Bananas, Chocolate, Vanilla. I'm excited to see how my family likes it.
Emily says
Still in the freezer but already it looks (and tastes) fantastic. For my flavouring, I added a bit of matcha green tea powder, and it is phenomenal. Super easy, but very creamy and light. Definitely saving this recipe.
Joe Merlin Macapagal says
Really???..OK I will try to do that but with additional ingredients..thanks for sharing it!!!
artsyari says
I was wondering if Fat free evaporated milk works and if I sup the sugar for splenda or trivia? Thank you 🙂
Kelsey says
If you find a recipe for subbing the e milk to the dry milk equivalent, it seems to work fine so far! 🙂 Used it to make my brother Sea Salt Ice Cream from KH2
Kristin says
Made this yesterday and is almost all gone already:) So yummy!
CrunchyCreamySw says
Yay! Thank you for letting me know, Kristin!!
Marion Francis Vannucci says
My Mother used to make this for our family way back in the 19sixties. We had four girls and Mum and Dad and we used to have it for special (or not so special) occasions at Sunday Lunch. I still can taste it now...it was so delicious. Growing up and living in Australia back then was, and still is, the best life a child could have. I salivate over the recipes my Mother, Grandma and Nanna used to make. Caramel Tarts, with proper pastry, Pineapple Flummery tart, and Heavenly Hash Pie were my favourites.
giulianicraig says
Is it just a 1/4 cup of powdered sugar or 1 and a 1/4 cup? just thought i'd check before i make it....thanks! Sounds amazing though!! 🙂
CrunchyCreamySw says
Not sure I know what you mean... The addition of water will make the ice cream have ice crystals and it would be harder after freezing. I would just add the cake mix itself. Let me know what you end up doing! Thanks, Megan!
Megan Osborn says
I just didn't know if I would need to add liquid to maintain the right consistency. I can't wait to try it, thanks!
CrunchyCreamySw says
I used brown sugar successfully so I would say go for it! Thanks, Anissa!
Rhodes says
Puerto Ricans have been doing this for years! With fresh coconut..YUM!!!! U u can freeze it in individul cups...or my mom would put it in ice trays.
CrunchyCreamySw says
OMG, that sounds amazing! Gotta try that! Thanks, Rhodes!
Liz says
Trying this recipe right now, using 2% Lowfat Carnation brand, it's taking some time to whip up. Going to add vanilla extract and some vanilla beans.
Tammie Reyes says
Has anyone tried the recipe using fat free evap milk? I wonder if it would freeze up.
CrunchyCreamySw says
I will and I will let you know!
Ala says
I just came across your post today, and I am absolutely loving it! There's such a dearth of recipes out there for your layman (read: poor, underfunded, and machine-less) kitchen cooks that this one is a real refresher. Thank you for sharing it--I can't wait for one final excuse to whip this up before the summer "ends"! Looking forward to more fantastic and accessible recipes.
CrunchyCreamySw says
Aww, thanks so much, Ala! Enjoy!
Asiya says
Wow!!! 2 ingredients..looks so yummy! I've bee experimenting with making a low fat ice cream with milk, gelatin, egg yolks and condensed milk.
How is the texture of this? Does it become icicly after it freezes?
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Hi Asiya! This ice cream will remind you of soft serve from Dairy Queen. It doesn't get icicly at all 🙂 Unless you add something that contains water to it. Hope you will give them a try! Thanks for stopping by!
Asiya says
Thank you for your quick reply! I am definitely going to give it a try...I have a can of evaporated milk so I'm going to stick it in the fridge.
Asiya says
I made a fresh mango version of this with a couple of minor changes....we loved it! I have another mango ice cream recipe but I will be using this one from now on. Thank you!
ellenbcookery says
This ice cream looks fabulous! I love that there's no need for an ice cream maker. Thanks for sharing and for having a printer friendly button on your site.
Nisha says
Great idea. Hmmm I think they do look as good, dense, and rich as the ice creams with eggs!
CrunchyCreamySw says
They taste fantastic! Hope you will give them a try! Thanks, Nisha!
Minnie says
This is BRILLIANT!!!!! Hooked for life, stealing it for dinner tomorrow and impressing my entire brood. Love the recipe. Fantastic!!!!!
wednesday's child says
So I've made this twice now and I'm hooked!! !!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! That's great! Have you done any mix-ins? Thank you so much for letting me now!
Ruth REYNOSO-SANCE says
OMG! Unbelievable! I will definitely make this, thank you!!!
Beth Michelle says
I love seeing ice cream recipes that dont require a machine as I dont have one here in Israel. I love that this is so simple to make with only 2 ingredients. How perfect!! Looks wonderful. Thanks so much for sharing. I will for sure be trying this out!
_MissAnnie_ says
Thank you so much! I don't have an ice cream maker yet although I want one!! And I've been looking for a recipe that doesn't require a machine for ages, definitely going to make this 🙂
Jane and Lorraine says
Wow that is a simple recipe, I have been wanting to make ice cream for a while now, but your post has just made me determine to definitely make it this summer! thanks for sharing! 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you!
Oishii Treats says
Holy cow are you kidding me!!!! you can make ice cream with just evaporated milk. you are amazing!!! I just recently bought a tiny ice cream maker, why i couldn't i see this before I purchased last week..sigh* lol. im going to try a ice cream recipe soon, but im going to try this first right now : )
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
lol Thank you so much, sweetie!
Kara says
My hubby and I made this today using our Cuisinart ice cream maker! It took less than 30 minutes for it to finish! We added about 1/2 cup of 2% milk to cut the sweetness down? It is FABULOUS! Since we don't have any Dairy Queen's here, we think it taste similar to McDonalds soft serve! Thanks so much!
Anonymous says
just tried the recipe today..OMG IT'S GREAT.. THANK YOU.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! I am thrilled that you guys made it and LOVED it! I can't wait to try it with the addition of milk. Thank you so much for letting me know, Kara!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! That's wonderful! Thank you so much for stopping by to let me know! It means a lot!
Claris Leigh says
i definitely need to try this! i'm going to pin this recipe so i remember to come back to it asap!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Awww, thank you, Claris! ( I love your name!! swoon ) Welcome to CCS 🙂
Katherines Corner says
oh how wonderful!!!! The perfect treat for the summer weather too. xo
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Katherine! Welcome to CCS!
Vanessa says
I learned something new today! I've always thought that you needed an ice cream maker. This looks absolutely delicious and creamy..: )
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I am so glad you like it, Vanessa! Thank you!
Jenny Holiday says
Wowzerrrrs!! This looks great! Totally trying it tomorrow night!! 🙂 Thanks for sharing!
xo Jenny
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, sweet Jenny! Please, let me know how you like it!
Baking Serendipity says
I can't believe how simple this is! I love it! We have an ice cream attachment for the KitchenAid, but it requires a frozen bowl, that I never seem to have room for in the freezer! This is a perfect solution 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! I am so happy you like it, Sarah! Thank you!
TastefullyJulie says
Ummm, I LOVE Dairy queen ice cream so if your husband is right this may be my new favorite recipe. Pinned for later 😉
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you so much, Julie! Let me know what you think!
Deanna says
It is delicious if you smash 3 crunchie bars in and decrease the sugar. It does change the texture a little though!!
Soni says
Lovely recipe and a great idea to use evaporated milk Anna!I'm definitely going to be trying this since I do not have an ice-cream maker and there are so many possibilities!!Have a great Memorial Day Weekend 🙂
PS-Voted for you 🙂
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Awww, thank you, Soni! xoxo
Angie's Recipes says
This is so COOL! How much fat content of your evaporated milk?
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
I didn't use the fat free one, but I am tempted to try. My milk had 2 grams of fat. I hope this helps. Thank you, Angie!
Curry and Comfort says
What a fantastic and easy recipe!! I own a small Cuisinart ice cream machine... but I have been unsuccessful using it to get it to freeze the ice cream properly. I think it's user error.. 🙂
PS... I voted for you. 🙂 Have a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend!! ~ Ramona
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Awww, thank you so much, Ramona! xoxo
MyFudo says
I am not gonna waste any minute! I am definitely trying this out...It is time my machine rests, it'll be busy the whole summer. This is such a great idea! Thanks!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Let me know how you like it! Thank you!
Terry says
Gotta try this! Already have lots of ideas for things to add! Pinning.
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Yay! Thank you, Terry!
cathy says
Can't wait to give this a try! looks absolutely delish! and the posibilities....
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Right? 🙂 Thank hyou, Cathy!
SerenaB says
Fabulously delicious!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, sweetie!
Dorothy says
I love this idea! I've been using scm and cool whip but I want a recipe that's not as sweet for my husband. This is perfect!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
My Hubby doesn't like too sweet ice cream either and he loved these! I hope yours will too. Thank you, Dorothy!
Kim McChesney says
This recipe was WAY too sweet for me and even my crazy sweet tooth of a daughter thought it was too sweet. Two of my kids wouldn't even eat it. I think we just don't like the powdered sugar sweetness. Next time I'll try the sweetened condensed instead to see if that has a better flavor for us!
Pam says
What a unique way of making ice cream! It looks and sounds really delicious and it is a must try! Way to go, Anna!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you, sweet Pam!
atthepatisserie says
Whoops, just read Jessica's comment above, thanks for the info!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
🙂 xoxo
atthepatisserie says
FOUR SCOOPS! That one is my bowl! 🙂 I wonder what would happen with sweetened condensed milk?
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
What bowl? lol 🙂 Thank you, Ann!
aprettymess says
that looks so awesome!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Thank you!
Renee says
What a clever idea! I love evaporated milk, so I wonder how it tastes as an ice cream. I cannot wait to give this a try!
Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
You are going to love this, Renee! Thank you!