🍦 Salted Caramel Ice Cream Recipe (Rich, Creamy & Homemade)
Make rich and creamy salted caramel ice cream at home with a smooth caramel swirl. Perfectly sweet, salty, and irresistible for summer desserts!
✨ Why You’ll Love This Salted Caramel Ice Cream
If you love the balance of sweet and salty, this Salted Caramel Ice Cream will become your new favorite treat. It’s creamy, rich, and filled with that irresistible golden caramel flavor — all made right in your kitchen.
Whether you use an ice cream maker or go no-churn, this recipe guarantees a smooth, scoopable texture that rivals any premium brand!
🧂 Ingredients
For the Salted Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Ice Cream Base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk (for no-churn version)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the Salted Caramel Sauce
- Heat sugar in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat, stirring until it melts and turns amber.
- Add butter carefully — it will bubble. Stir until melted.
- Slowly pour in the cream while whisking constantly.
- Stir in sea salt and vanilla. Let cool to room temperature.
(Tip: You can store this sauce in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.)
Step 2: Make the Ice Cream Base
For churn version:
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Whisk in half of the cooled caramel sauce.
- Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn as per instructions.
- Once thick, swirl in the remaining caramel for that signature ribboned look.
For no-churn version:
- Whip 2 cups heavy cream until soft peaks form.
- In another bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and ½ cup caramel sauce.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the mixture.
- Pour into a container and drizzle extra caramel on top. Swirl with a knife.
- Freeze for 6–8 hours or until firm.
🍨 Serving Suggestions
- Sprinkle with sea salt flakes before serving.
- Drizzle with extra caramel or chocolate sauce.
- Serve with brownies, waffles, or butter cookies.
- Top with crushed honeycomb candy for crunch!
💡 Pro Tips
- Use fine sea salt, not table salt, for balanced flavor.
- Don’t burn the caramel — remove from heat once golden amber.
- For ultra-creamy texture, freeze in a metal loaf pan.
- Let the ice cream sit for 5 minutes before scooping.
❓ FAQs
1. Can I make it dairy-free?
Yes! Substitute coconut cream for heavy cream and vegan butter for dairy butter.
2. How long does it last?
Stored in an airtight container, it keeps fresh for up to 2 weeks in the freezer.
3. Can I use store-bought caramel?
Yes, but homemade caramel gives the best flavor depth and texture.
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