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    The Easiest Homemade Ice Cream

    By | Shine Food – Wed, Aug 15, 2012 3:35 PM EDT

    No ice cream maker? No worries! Everyday Food editor Sarah Carey shows you how to make vanilla ice cream that's smooth and creamy -- without any special equipment.

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    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes plus freezing
    Makes 1 1/2 quarts

    Ingredients
    • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)
    • 2 cups cold heavy cream

    Directions
    1. In a medium bowl, stir together condensed milk, vanilla, and bourbon. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat cream on high until stiff peaks form, 3 minutes. With a rubber spatula, gently fold whipped cream into condensed milk mixture. Pour into a 4 1/2-by-8 1/2-inch loaf pan. Freeze until firm, 6 hours.

    Cook's Note
    Freeze ice cream, covered, up to 1 week.

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