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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream with Pretzel Chunks

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A quick and easy no-churn ice cream recipe combining creamy sweetness with salty pretzel crunch and rich salted caramel swirls, perfect for summer and made without an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) salted caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 1/2 cups (150 g) mini pretzel twists or sticks, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 15 minutes before starting.
  2. Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-6 minutes.
  3. Fold in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract gently with a spatula, preserving the fluffiness.
  4. Add about 1/2 cup of salted caramel sauce and gently swirl it through the mixture with a spatula, saving the remaining caramel for topping.
  5. Fold in 1 1/2 cups of chopped pretzels carefully to distribute evenly.
  6. Pour the mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container and drizzle the remaining 1/4 cup of salted caramel over the top, creating a swirl with a knife.
  7. Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  8. Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt if desired.

Notes

Chill mixing equipment before whipping cream for best results. Warm caramel slightly if too thick to swirl. Be gentle folding to keep air in the mixture. Substitute coconut cream and sweetened condensed coconut milk for dairy-free version. Use gluten-free crunchy snacks instead of pretzels for gluten-free option.

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Keywords: no-churn ice cream, salted caramel ice cream, pretzel ice cream, easy summer dessert, no ice cream maker, creamy ice cream, homemade ice cream

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