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Creamy No-Churn Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream

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A rich and smooth no-churn ice cream combining sweet salted caramel and crunchy pretzels for an indulgent homemade dessert without the need for an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) salted caramel sauce
  • 1 cup (50 g) mini pretzels, broken into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt flakes

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Pour 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream into the chilled bowl and beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Gently fold in the entire can of sweetened condensed milk using a spatula.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Break 1 cup of mini pretzels into bite-sized pieces, reserving a handful for topping.
  6. Pour half of the cream mixture into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container.
  7. Drizzle half of the salted caramel sauce (about 6 tablespoons) over the surface and swirl lightly with a knife or skewer.
  8. Sprinkle half of the pretzel pieces evenly on top.
  9. Pour the remaining cream mixture over the first layer.
  10. Repeat the caramel drizzle and swirl with the remaining sauce.
  11. Top with the leftover pretzels.
  12. Cover with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  13. Before serving, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt flakes on top.

Notes

Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Fold ingredients gently to keep the cream airy. Warm caramel slightly if too thick for easier swirling. Add pretzels just before freezing to keep them crunchy. Let ice cream sit 3-5 minutes at room temperature before scooping for smooth texture.

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