Description
Creamy, dreamy No Churn Banana Ice Cream promises sweet summer satisfaction without an ice cream maker. Cool comfort awaits with minimal ingredients and effortless preparation you can whip up in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas (approximately 300 grams/10.6 ounces)
- 1 cup heavy cream (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces)
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk (300 grams/10.6 ounces)
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 milliliters/0.17 fluid ounces)
Instructions
- Carefully select perfectly ripened bananas, ensuring they are soft and have dark speckles, indicating optimal sweetness.
- Using a sharp knife, slice bananas into uniform small chunks, creating consistent texture for smooth blending.
- Mash bananas thoroughly with a fork, leaving subtle banana fragments to enhance natural flavor profile.
- Utilize electric mixer to whip heavy cream until delicate, billowy peaks emerge, approximately 3-4 minutes at medium-high speed.
- Delicately incorporate mashed bananas into whipped cream, maintaining airy texture while creating rich, creamy consistency.
- Pour sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into mixture, gently folding ingredients until harmoniously combined.
- Select freezer-safe container with tight-sealing lid, ensuring minimal air exposure to prevent ice crystal formation.
- Spread mixture evenly, smoothing surface with spatula for uniform freezing and professional presentation.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours at 0°F, allowing ice cream to solidify completely while preserving velvety texture.
- Prior to serving, remove from freezer and allow 3-5 minutes resting time at room temperature for effortless scooping.
Notes
- Freeze bananas in advance to create a creamier, smoother texture without ice crystals forming.
- Use overripe bananas with brown spots for maximum natural sweetness and intense banana flavor.
- Experiment with mix-ins like chopped nuts, chocolate chips, or caramel swirls to customize the ice cream and add extra excitement.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and use dairy-free condensed milk alternative to make the recipe vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg