2-Ingredient Gelato Ice Cream – No Machine Needed!

The Base

Let’s start with a simple, quick ice cream base. In a large bowl, pour 500 ml of heavy cream (unsweetened) and whip it using a hand mixer or whisk until soft peaks form. Gently fold in 250g of sweetened condensed milk. The unsweetened cream balances the sweetness of the condensed milk — that’s it! You now have a perfect base for incredible homemade ice cream. Time to get creative!

Vanilla Ice Cream

For a classic vanilla flavor, just add a few drops of vanilla extract to the base. Mix gently, freeze for 4 hours, then scoop and enjoy this timeless favorite!

Homemade vanilla bean ice cream with visible vanilla specks in a bowl

Stracciatella Ice Cream

Stracciatella is my go-to gelato order, and it’s incredibly easy to make at home. Simply fold 50g of chopped dark chocolate (per ⅓ of the base) into the mixture. Freeze for 4 hours — done!

Italian stracciatella gelato with creamy texture and chocolate shavings

Coffee Ice Cream

For coffee lovers: use 1 shot of cooled espresso or 1 tbsp of instant coffee dissolved in a splash of water. Make sure the coffee is completely cool before mixing it into the base to avoid melting the cream. Freeze for 4 hours and voilà!

Rich moka coffee gelato served with a smooth creamy finish

Final Tip

These are just three ideas — let your imagination run wild! This base is a blank canvas for endless flavors. Homemade ice cream has never been easier or more satisfying. Perfect for summer!

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2 Ingredients Ice Cream

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The unsweetened cream balances the sweetness of the condensed milk — that’s it! You now have a perfect base for incredible homemade ice cream. Time to get creative!

  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

– 250 ml Unsweetened cream
– 125 g Condensed mil
– few drops of vanilla extract
– 50 g Dark chocolate chips
– 50 ml Cold coffee

Instructions

1. Whip 250ml of cream until stiff peaks form.
2. Add 125g of condensed milk and mix again.
3. Now you have your ice cream base:
– Vanilla ice cream: Add a few drops of vanilla extract
– Stracciatella ice cream: Add 50g of dark chocolate chips
– Coffee ice cream: Add 50ml of cold coffee
4. Transfer to a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Sweets
  • Cuisine: Italian

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