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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe with Easy Pretzel Swirl Twist

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A creamy, dreamy no-churn ice cream featuring a perfect balance of salty and sweet with a crunchy pretzel swirl and rich salted caramel ribbons. Easy to make without an ice cream machine and perfect for summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) salted caramel sauce, homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup (about 60 g) roughly crushed pretzels
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, for sprinkling on top
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Pour 2 cups (480 ml) of cold heavy whipping cream into a large chilled bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 4-5 minutes. Be careful not to overbeat.
  2. In a separate bowl, stir together 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold about a third of the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully to keep as much air as possible.
  4. Roughly crush 1 cup (about 60 g) of pretzels by placing them in a zip-top bag and gently smashing with a rolling pin or your hands.
  5. Spoon half of the ice cream mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. Drizzle half of the 1/2 cup (120 ml) salted caramel sauce over it. Sprinkle half of the crushed pretzels on top. Use a skewer or butter knife to gently swirl the caramel and pretzels into the ice cream base without overmixing.
  6. Repeat with the remaining ice cream, caramel, and pretzels, swirling gently again. Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt (1/2 teaspoon) on top.
  7. Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm. Optionally, stir gently after 4 hours to redistribute pretzels if they sink.
  8. Remove the ice cream from the freezer 5-10 minutes before scooping to soften slightly for easier serving.

Notes

Do not overbeat the cream to avoid grainy texture. Fold ingredients gently to keep air in the mixture and maintain texture. Warm caramel slightly if too thick to drizzle. Cover tightly to prevent ice crystals. Optionally stir after 4 hours to redistribute pretzels.

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