Description
This Salted Malted Vanilla Ice Cream recipe combines the rich, creamy texture of homemade ice cream with the nostalgic flavor of malted milk powder and a delicate balance of saltiness. Made without an ice cream maker, it’s an easy and decadent treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup malted milk powder
- 1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2½ cups chilled heavy whipping cream
Optional Garnish
- Flaky finishing salt (such as Maldon)
Instructions
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, malted milk powder, vanilla extract or paste, and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set this aside as your ice cream base.
- Whip cream: In a separate large bowl, use a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This means when you lift the whisk, the cream holds firm peaks without collapsing.
- Fold whipped cream into base: Using a silicone spatula, gently fold half of the whipped cream into the malted condensed milk mixture to lighten it. Then fold in the remaining whipped cream carefully, ensuring the mixture is smooth and fully combined without deflating much of the cream.
- Taste and adjust saltiness: Sample the ice cream base, adding a bit more kosher salt if you prefer a more pronounced salty flavor. Stir to incorporate any additional salt added.
- Transfer to container: Pour the finished ice cream base into a freezer-safe container, such as a 9×5 metal loaf pan, and spread it evenly to prepare for freezing.
- Freeze overnight: Cover the container tightly with a lid or plastic wrap and place it in the freezer. Allow the ice cream to freeze fully overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- Serve: When ready to serve, scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones and optionally sprinkle a pinch of flaky finishing salt like Maldon over each serving for added texture and flavor contrast.
Notes
- The malted milk powder adds a nostalgic, toasty flavor that complements the vanilla perfectly, but can be omitted if unavailable.
- Ensure the heavy whipping cream is very cold before whipping to achieve stiff peaks efficiently.
- Use a silicone spatula for folding to preserve the airiness of the whipped cream and ensure a fluffy texture.
- This recipe requires no ice cream machine, making it simple and accessible.
- You can adjust the salt level according to your taste, but the slight saltiness enhances the malt and vanilla flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
