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September 1, 2018

Caramel Swirl Ice Cream

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Easy, homemade, no-churn caramel swirl ice cream – no ice cream maker required!Caramel Swirl Ice Cream in a Cone

It was a hot summer day in Seattle.  After walking from the Ballard Locks to the Nordic Museum we were in the Ballard neighborhood when we stumbled across Salt & Straw, a local ice cream shop serving “handmade, deliciously interesting ice cream”.  A scoop of sea salt with caramel ribbon ice cream in a sugar cone was the perfect afternoon pick me up.

Caramel Ribbon Ice Cream
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Sea Salt with Caramel Ribbon Ice Cream from Salt & Straw, Seattle, WA

This caramel swirl ice cream recipe features a creamy, sea salt ice cream base with caramel ribbons from homemade salted caramel sauce and brings back the flavors and memories of my trip to Seattle.  It’s the perfect recipe for a hot summer day.

How to Make Caramel Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

No-churn ice cream is so simple – the hardest part is being patient enough to let it set before digging in.  You’ll need caramel sauce to make this recipe.  You can either make your own (try this Homemade Caramel Sauce recipe) or pick up a jar of caramel sauce from the grocery store.  If you have regular caramel sauce, mix in a teaspoon of sea salt to make salted caramel.

Start by whipping the cream.  You’ll know the cream is ready when the peaks hold firm.  Then drizzle in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt and continue to whip.  When the sweetened condensed milk is fully mixed in, spoon half of the mixture into a metal pan.  You can use pretty much any freezer-safe dish for this recipe, metal pans and a larger surface area will freeze more quickly.

Caramel Ice Cream Process Shot
Caramel Ice Cream Process Shot

Drizzle half of the caramel sauce on top.  If you want a bit of crunch, add some toffee bits on top of the caramel.  Repeat with the rest of the mixture.  Then swirl the caramel and ice cream mixture together using a chopstick or knife.
Caramel Ice Cream Process Shot
Caramel Ice Cream Process Shot

Freeze for about four hours before serving.  This ice cream is fantastic in a cone, served with warm apple pie, or in an ice cream sundae.

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High-quality sea salt makes this ice cream shine.  My favorite finishing salt is this Jacobsen sea salt, most grocery stores will stock sea salt flakes as well.

You can make this ice cream with any stand mixer or hand mixer will work. If you’re good with a whisk, you could even make this without a mixer.  I’ve had a Kitchen Aid mixer for years and it makes this ice cream in a snap.  A proper ice cream scoop will help you get nice round scoops.

Caramel Swirl Ice Cream

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Looking for more no-churn ice cream recipes?  Try this Double Chocolate No-Churn Ice Cream.

Caramel Swirl Ice Cream in a BowlIf you try this recipe for easy caramel swirl no-churn ice cream, leave a comment and review below and let me know how you liked it.

Caramel Swirl Ice Cream in a Cone
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5 from 10 votes

Caramel Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream

Easy, homemade, no-churn caramel swirl ice cream - no ice cream maker required!
Prep Time15 mins
Time to Freeze4 hrs
Total Time4 hrs 15 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Cardamom & Coconut

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup whipping cream
  • 7 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup homemade caramel sauce or storebought caramel sauce (make with 1 teaspoon of salt)
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate toffee bits optional

Instructions

  • Whip the cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Drizzle in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and sea salt while continuing to whip.
  • When the sweetened condensed milk is fully incorporated, move half of the ice cream base mixture to a round metal cake pan or loaf pan.  Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the ice cream base. Sprinkle with half of the toffee bits if using.
  • Add the remaining ice cream mixture. Drizzle the remaining caramel on top.  Add the remaining toffee bits.
  • Using a chopstick or other thin utensil to swirl the caramel and ice cream base together.
  • Freeze for at least four hours.

Notes

A larger metal pan will freeze more quickly, but any freezer-safe container will work.
Caramel Ice Cream Pinterest Image
Caramel Ice Cream Pinterest Image

Caramel Ice Cream Cone against a Brick Wall

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11 comments

  • Tisha
    September 4, 2018

    Love a good ice cream recipe!!! So good!!!

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  • Jessie
    September 4, 2018

    I LOVE homemade ice cream and caramel!!! I is a win on so many levels for me!! Saving to try!

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  • Sandi
    September 4, 2018

    I have a slight obsession with Caramel! I love it on or in Ice Cream. Thank you for Sharing this.

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  • Michelle
    September 4, 2018

    This looks so easy to make! I remember making ice cream as a kid and it took forever!

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  • Sonal
    September 4, 2018

    It has become too hot all of a sudden again! This is the perfect treat to beat that heat. I love that it is a no cook!!

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  • Amanda
    September 2, 2018

    I can’t get enough ice cream right now. That caramel swirl looks so delicious. I need to make this recipe now! Perfect for Labor Day weekend.

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  • Chichi
    September 2, 2018

    Hmmmm…. caramel swirl icecream is one of my favorite icecream flavors and I love that you added toffee bits. Nothing beats a ice cream with a crunchy goodness in there. Now this is No churn too. This ice cream has everything going for it. I am making this ASAP.

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  • Ben Myhre
    September 2, 2018

    I have a serious problem with your photos. There just is NOT enough of that dang ice cream on the cone! Seriously. This ice cream looks so dang delicious that I would be fighting for more real estate on that ice cream cone, even if it means there is going to be a balancing act that needs to happen.

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    • cardamomandcoconut
      September 4, 2018

      I had the hardest time scooping the ice cream and getting it to stay on the cone! I think the answer is more ice cream so I can practice more! Next time I’ll aim to get more on the cone 🙂

  • Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
    September 2, 2018

    Caramel is one of my most favourite things so this sounds absolutely incredible! Definitely going to be making this!

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  • Natalie
    September 1, 2018

    I love caramel ice cream! Looks so delicious and I love how easy it is to make!

    Reply

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I’m Danielle and I’m obsessed with food, from trying new foods in my travels to recreating memories from the past in my own kitchen.  Cooking, eating, and traveling with the people I love is what I live for.  I’m excited to share a bit of my world with you.  Read more about my life here.

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