2-Ingredient No-Churn Ice Cream Recipe for Kids
Looking for an easy summer activity that's guaranteed to be a hit with children? This 2-ingredient no-churn ice cream is one of the simplest homemade desserts you can make.
With just two ingredients and no ice cream maker required, it's a brilliant recipe for children to help prepare. Better still, once you've mastered the basic recipe, you can create endless flavour combinations using your favourite toppings and mix-ins.
🍦 Why We Love This Recipe
- Only 2 ingredients
- No ice cream maker needed
- Easy for children to help make
- Endless flavour possibilities
- Perfect for summer holidays
🍦 Ingredients
Makes approximately 1 litre
- 500ml double cream
- 1 x 397g tin condensed milk
🍦 Method
- Pour the double cream into a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk until soft peaks form.
- Add the condensed milk and gently fold together until fully combined.
- Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container.
- Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the freezer 5–10 minutes before serving for easier scooping.
🍦 Fun Jobs for Kids
- Measuring ingredients
- Pouring in the condensed milk
- Helping mix the ingredients together
- Choosing flavours and toppings
- Decorating their ice cream bowls
🍦 Favourite Flavour Ideas
Once you've made the basic ice cream, try adding:
- Crushed chocolate biscuits
- Fresh strawberries
- Mini chocolate chips
- Lemon curd
- Raspberry ripple sauce
- Honeycomb pieces
- Sprinkles
Simply fold your chosen ingredients into the mixture before freezing.
🍦 What Children Can Learn
Making homemade ice cream helps children practise:
- Measuring ingredients
- Following instructions
- Kitchen confidence
- Patience while waiting for the ice cream to freeze
- Creativity through flavour combinations
🍦 Top Tip
Freeze the ice cream in individual tubs so children can enjoy their own ready-made portions throughout the summer.
🍦 Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make no-churn ice cream without an ice cream maker?
Yes. This recipe is specifically designed to be made without an ice cream maker. The whipped cream helps create a smooth texture while the condensed milk keeps the ice cream soft and scoopable.