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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream

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A rich and creamy no-churn ice cream featuring salted caramel swirls and crunchy pretzels, perfect for an easy homemade dessert without an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) 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 (75 g) pretzels, roughly crushed
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt flakes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for about 15 minutes before starting.
  2. Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl. Beat on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir gently until smooth.
  4. Using a spatula, gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream until just combined.
  5. Reserve about 1/4 cup (60 ml) of salted caramel sauce for drizzling later. Fold the remaining 1/2 cup (120 ml) of caramel gently into the ice cream mixture, creating swirls rather than fully blending it in.
  6. Roughly crush 1 1/2 cups (75 g) of pretzels and fold most of them into the ice cream base, saving a small handful for topping.
  7. Pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container. Drizzle the reserved caramel on top and sprinkle with the remaining crushed pretzels and sea salt flakes (about 1/2 teaspoon).
  8. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  9. Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping to soften slightly for easier serving.

Notes

Chill your bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better texture. Fold ingredients gently to keep the mixture airy. Fold pretzels in last to maintain crunch. Warm caramel slightly if too thick for drizzling. Use gluten-free pretzels for gluten-free version and coconut cream plus dairy-free condensed milk for dairy-free/vegan version.

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