As the name suggests, this vanilla ice cream recipe is made without eggs which means that there is no need to cook it on flame. Still, its texture is so creamy and full of flavors. If you are craving plain vanilla ice cream with your favorite toppings, this no egg vanilla ice cream recipe is for you!
Vanilla ice cream is a sweet, creamy dessert that you can serve in many ways by topping it with chocolate, fruit cookies, nuts, and more. This egg-free recipe makes the base fast and the outcomes are smooth and tasty.
It’s the perfect and balanced combination of whole milk and heavy cream to give you a great experience of flavorful ice cream without having eggs.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It’s a no-egg recipe made in an ice cream maker with a smooth, rich, and creamy texture.
- The recipe has a strong flavor of vanilla because of vanilla extract and vanilla bean.
- This is such an easy and simple recipe that you only need six ingredients to make it.
- You don’t need to cook its custard because no eggs are required for it.
- It’s a great no-cooked recipe to make with kids for fun.
Ingredients for No Egg Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Whole Milk
Heavy Cream
Granulated Sugar
Vanilla Bean
Vanilla Extract
Salt
Instructions
Cut the vanilla bean crosswise to make two halves and then cut these halves lengthwise.
Uncover the vanilla bean caviar by using your fingers and scrape out all of the caviar using the back of the knife.
Whip the cream, milk, caviar, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
Cover it and keep it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. You can also keep it overnight.
Shift the ice cream mixture into the ice cream maker.
Set the lid on and churn the ice cream until it has thickened. It takes around 20 minutes.
Serve the ice cream immediately or shift the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze it for 3-4 hours or until it has settled.
Recipe Notes
Vanilla Bean: Vanilla beans are expensive but incredible in flavor. If you can’t find them, use an additional 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract instead.
Heavy Cream: Use 2 cups of cream and 1 cup of milk for a richer flavor of ice cream.
Whole Milk: Whole milk makes the texture smooth because it has the highest fat content.
Make it in an ice cream maker: An ice cream maker makes the texture much silkier because it reduces the amount of ice crystals that form when the cream freezes.
Add in 1-2 cups of your favorite toppings: You can add chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, toffee chips, mini peanut butter cups, and diced fresh fruits to your vanilla ice cream.
Storage in the freezer: You can store it for a week in the freezer in an airtight container. After that, ice crystals will begin to form. This is because homemade ice cream does not have the same preservatives and stabilizers that store-bought does.
Expert Tips and Variations for Making This Recipe
- Make this recipe in an ice cream maker because it reduces the ice crystals and makes the texture much silkier.
- Use whole milk and cream because this recipe is made without eggs, so the dairy fat is needed to make it creamy and smooth.
- Use vanilla bean. Although it’s expensive and harder to find, its flavor is very good.
- Dissolve the sugar very well in the mixture before chilling.
- Add 1 or 2 cups of your favorite toppings which you like the most.
- You can store it in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks in the freezer.
Storage Options
Containers that fit well in the freezer stack and store easily are the best options for storing the ice cream.
Quart-sized containers that are reusable and dishwasher-safe are also good for storing ice cream.
Best recipes with a scoop of vanilla ice cream
- A slice of homemade apple pie will give the vanilla ice cream a perfect finish.
- Brown sugar peach cobbler is also best for vanilla ice cream.
- Apple cranberry crisp is another great option for it.
- You can try hot fudge sauce on top of ice cream.
- You can use some apple cider caramel sauce to drizzle over a scoop.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 196 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
- Sodium: 53 mg
- Sugar: 16g
No Egg Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Description
Vanilla ice cream is a sweet, creamy dessert that you can serve in many ways by topping it with chocolate, fruit cookies, nuts, and more. This egg-free recipe makes the base fast and the outcomes are smooth and tasty.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the vanilla bean crosswise to make two halves and then cut these halves lengthwise.
- Uncover the vanilla bean caviar by using your fingers and scrape out all of the caviar using the back of the knife.
- Whip the cream, milk, caviar, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until the sugar dissolves.
- Cover it and keep it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. You can also keep it overnight.
- Shift the ice cream mixture into the ice cream maker.
- Set the lid on and churn the ice cream until it has thickened. It takes around 20 minutes.
- Serve the ice cream immediately or shift the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze it for 3-4 hours or until it has settled.
Notes
- Vanilla Bean: Vanilla beans are expensive but incredible in flavor. If you can’t find them, use an additional 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract instead.
- Heavy Cream: Use 2 cups of cream and 1 cup of milk for a richer flavor of ice cream.
- Whole Milk: Whole milk makes the texture smooth because it has the highest fat content.
- Make it in an ice cream maker: An ice cream maker makes the texture much silkier because it reduces the amount of ice crystals that form when the cream freezes.
- Add in 1-2 cups of your favorite toppings: You can add chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, toffee chips, mini peanut butter cups, and diced fresh fruits to your vanilla ice cream.
- Storage in the freezer: You can store it for a week in the freezer in an airtight container. After that, ice crystals will begin to form. This is because homemade ice cream does not have the same preservatives and stabilizers that store-bought does.
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 196
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 14g22%
- Saturated Fat 9<strong class="dr-nut-label dr-nut-measurement">g</strong>45%
- Cholesterol 45mg15%
- Sodium 53mg3%
- Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
- Sugars 16<strong class="dr-nut-label dr-nut-measurement">g</strong>
- Protein 2g4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe FAQs
What can be used in place of eggs for ice cream?
Some recipes use cream cheese or cornstarch because ice cream with eggs is usually called custard.
Is homemade ice cream better with or without eggs?
You can make it both ways but it’s preferable to make it without eggs because you don’t need to heat the cream mixture before freezing it.
Is egg necessary in ice cream?
No, while eggs add richness and creaminess the addition of heavy cream creates the same texture and taste.
What makes this homemade ice cream creamy?
This recipe uses dairy fats to keep the ice cream smooth and creamy. While other ice cream recipes use eggs to make it creamy and fluffy.
