No-Churn Ice Cream

No-churn ice cream is a simplified, homemade frozen dessert that achieves a creamy texture without the need for an ice cream machine. It typically requires just two main ingredients: sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream, often flavored with vanilla. This method is popular worldwide for its ease and accessibility.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dessert is very high in fat and sugar, providing a significant amount of calories from saturated fat and carbohydrates. A typical serving can range from 300 to 500 calories, offering minimal protein but a good source of calcium from the dairy components.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	270 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	28 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	25 g
Sodium	60 mg
Calcium	100 mg
Vitamin A	150 mcg RAE
Phosphorus	80 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Vitamin B12	0.2 mcg
Cholesterol	55 mg
Selenium	2 mcg
Vitamin D	0.5 mcg

Per 1/2 cup (120 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it represents a democratization of dessert-making, allowing anyone with basic kitchen tools to create a luxury treat at home. Nutritionally, its high calorie density contrasts with its simple ingredient list, making it a classic example of a 'sometimes' food.