Hey there, ice cream lovers! If you’re anything like me, nothing beats the joy of a creamy, homemade ice cream treat, especially on a warm summer day. One of my absolute favorite flavors is salted caramel. There’s just something magical about that perfect blend of sweet and salty. I’m excited to share my no-churn salted caramel ice cream recipe with you today. It’s super easy and doesn’t require an ice cream maker—and all it takes is 3 ingredients! I regularly whip up homemade ice cream for my son, with his top picks being Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream and Chocolate Chip Ice Cream —both are made using condensed milk. One day, struck by inspiration, I pondered: If condensed milk is used to make Dulce de Leche, why not swap it for caramel ice cream? Turns out, my hunch was spot on! Swirled with caramel, this ice salted caramel ice cream is really delicious, and you won’t believe how simple it is to make!
What You’ll Need
Making this salted caramel ice cream is incredibly easy, and you only need a few ingredients and basic kitchen tools. Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients
14 oz dulce de leche caramel 2 cups whipping cream (you can also use heavy cream or double cream) 1 pinch of salt
Equipment
Food processor or electric mixer Freezer-safe container with a lid Spatula Spoon
Step By Step Instructions
You can find the full, printable recipe at the bottom of this post (click the button above), but you can read a summary with step-by-step instructions and photos for each step below. Creating the base for this salted caramel ice cream is simple. First, remove two tablespoons of the caramel from the can and set it aside for later. This small step will add an extra burst of caramel flavor to your ice cream. Next, place the remaining dulce de leche, whipping cream, and a pinch of salt into the bowl of your food processor. If you don’t have a food processor, you can use an electric mixer instead. Once your ingredients are in the food processor, blend them until they reach a thick consistency. You’ll know it’s ready when you can run a spoon through the mixture and the path remains intact without the cream filling back in. Transfer the ice cream mixture into a covered freezer-safe container. Spread it out evenly using a spatula. If your dulce de leche is very thick and not easily mixed, take two tablespoons of the ice cream base and whisk them together in a bowl to loosen the caramel. This will make it easier to swirl into the ice cream. Using a spoon, place small dollops of the reserved caramel onto the surface of the whipped ice cream base. This ensures that the caramel is spread out and not concentrated in one area. Take a clean spoon and gently swirl the caramel dollops into the ice cream base. Move the spoon in circular motions to create beautiful caramel streaks. Be careful not to overmix; you want distinct caramel swirls throughout the ice cream. Cover the container and place it in the freezer until fully set, which usually takes about 4 to 5 hours. For best results, make sure the container is tightly sealed to prevent ice crystals from forming on the ice cream. Serve and enjoy!
Try adding extra dulce de leche to the base mixture for a more intense caramel flavor. If you enjoy a bit of crunch, mix in some mini chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or toasted nuts before freezing.
Feel free to get creative and make this recipe truly your own! Erren’s Kitchen is written and produced for informational intentions only. We are not certified nutritionists, and the nutritional information found on this site has not been assessed or authorized by a nutritionist or the FDA. The nutritional information found in our recipes is offered as an estimate and should not be considered a guarantee or fact. The estimated data is provided as a courtesy and calculated through a third-party online nutritional calculator, spoonacular API. Although we do our best to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures should be considered rough estimates. Many factors, such as brands or products purchased and the nutritional fluctuations that naturally occur in fresh produce, can alter the effectiveness of the nutritional information in any recipe. Furthermore, various online calculators provide different results depending on their particular algorithms and nutrition fact sources. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
