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Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream

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By: The Chunky Chefpublished: 08/29/2016

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This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that’s perfect year round!

Definitely not an ordinary vanilla ice cream… this no churn ice cream is loaded with vanilla and Bourbon flavors for a great all-weather dessert!  Soon to be a family favorite, you’ll love how easy it is to make… just 4 ingredients!

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.comIce cream is a great year-round dessert, especially when you add some warm/smoky bourbon to it!

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

Bourbon is one of those liquors we pretty much always have on hand here in our house… J and I both like to sip Bourbon over ice to relax, it’s great to ease a sore throat, and let’s not forget these amazing recipes that use Bourbon!

Bourbon Cider Boneless Wings
Overnight Bourbon Cinnamon French Toast
Orange Bourbon Glazed Ham

Originally, I had planned to make a traditional ice cream, with my ice cream maker… but then the more I thought about it, I realized I didn’t want to make a recipe that some of you might not be able to make without purchasing a special kitchen appliance.

Enter, no churn ice cream!  Literally 4 ingredients, 10 minutes, and a little bit of patience (obviously it has to freeze)… that’s all it takes to enjoy great homemade ice cream!

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

This no churn ice cream is so velvety and rich… full of sweet vanilla flavor with the subtle warm kiss of the Bourbon.  I purposely didn’t add a TON of Bourbon, as I wanted it to be a rich back-note of flavor, plus alcohol doesn’t freeze, so I needed to keep the content at a perfect balance so the ice cream could solidify.

Feel free to use any Bourbon that you like here… I made this with our favorite, Woodford Reserve 🙂

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

I like the ice cream plain, but it’s also perfect with some salted caramel sauce drizzled decadently over the top!

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

Feel free to enjoy this no churn ice cream as a treat on it’s own, or alongside some of your favorite desserts.  My personal favorite choices are:

Buttermilk Chocolate Cake
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies
Spiced Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Butterfinger Toffee Cookies
Soft Vanilla Bean Sugar Cookies
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

Some Helpful Tools to Make This Recipe:

Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls – I use these bowls for just about everything, and I love the non-slip rubberized bottoms and handles!

KitchenAid Handheld Mixer – Sometimes you don’t need all the power of a stand mixer, and this reliable handmixer is ready to step in!

Ice Cream Dishes – Not a necessity, but it sure is fun to serve ice cream in these adorable dishes!

Ice Cream Scoop – No list would be complete without my favorite ice cream scoop!

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Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream

4.41 from 5 votes
Author: The Chunky Chef
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 -10 servings
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This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round!

Ingredients

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream 2 cups
  • 14 oz . can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 1/2 - 2 Tbsp vanilla bean paste
  • 3 Tbsp Bourbon

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, add heavy whipping cream and beat on MED-HIGH speed for about 4 minutes, or until stiff peaks form.
  • To another small mixing bowl, add sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean paste and Bourbon. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour sweetened condensed milk mixture into larger mixing bowl with the whipped cream.
  • Carefully fold together until well mixed.
  • Pour mixture into a 9"x5" loaf pan and smooth the top out.
  • Cover with foil and freeze for 8 hours or more.
  • Serve plain or with a salted caramel topping.

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Chef Tips

1. If you don't have vanilla bean paste, you can substitute 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 vanilla bean (split and vanilla beans scraped out and added to the ice cream).

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Nutrition Disclaimer

The Chunky Chef is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.

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Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

Bourbon Vanilla No Churn Ice Cream | This rich and creamy no churn ice cream is studded with flecks of vanilla bean and laced with warm Bourbon, for a tempting treat that's perfect year round! | http://thechunkychef.com

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  1. Jim says

    Posted on 2/27 at 11:48 am

    Very simple recipe to follow and the finished product is great.

    Reply
  2. Kathy F. says

    Posted on 10/1 at 7:58 am

    I do have a small electric ice cream maker. I wonder if this recipe would also work using the machine?

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/1 at 10:25 pm

      This recipe wasn’t developed or designed to use in an ice cream maker, since that would require a custard.

      Reply
  3. Lulu says

    Posted on 10/12 at 6:29 pm

    Best vanilla ice cream I’ve ever had. Definitely a crowd pleaser! I make it often & don’t like to share it 😉

    Reply
  4. Kate says

    Posted on 4/1 at 6:13 pm

    This is so delicious, it is silky and dense, kind of like a gelato. I am afraid that being so easy to make, I could get in to real trouble. 🥴

    Reply
  5. RAFAELA GUTIERREZ says

    Posted on 2/4 at 11:58 pm

    My husband and Ioved this recipe! Made it this morning, had it tonight. Decadently rich and creamy – yummy.

    Do you have the nutritional value per serving?

    Thank you.

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/5 at 9:30 pm

      I’m so happy you both loved this recipe! As I’m not a nutritionist, I don’t provide full nutritional information for my recipes (don’t want to inadvertently pass along incorrect information). Your best bet would be to copy the ingredients into your favorite online nutritional calculator.

      Reply
  6. Jason says

    Posted on 10/21 at 3:07 pm

    Amanda, I’m looking to make a semifreddo with the bourbon vanilla and pumpkin ice cream. Does this harden enough to slice? I made a diff recipe and it was too soft to slice but awesome. let me know. Thanks

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 10/21 at 8:59 pm

      Hi Jason, I would say this is softer than a traditional ice cream, but it frozen enough, it would be sliceable 🙂

      Reply
  7. Tara Quigley says

    Posted on 7/5 at 11:02 pm

    Made this for a cookout tonight. I was a little iffy about how it would set up – I have had more compliments tonight – and been told how much better it is than store bought. A total keeper! 

    Reply
  8. Brenda says

    Posted on 2/4 at 1:21 pm

    Could I use scotch whisky instead??

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 2/5 at 9:28 am

      I haven’t tested it, but I think that would be okay.

      Reply
  9. Fred Johnson says

    Posted on 9/27 at 8:59 am

    Eating vanilla bourban ice cream right now in San Sebastian, Spain. They sell it at a local market by the half gallon or 2.5 liters to be exact for only 3 euros. Dirt cheap. Better than any ice cream I’ve had in the USA. Simply wonderful.

    Reply
  10. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says

    Posted on 9/1 at 10:24 am

    Great idea and tips!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:35 pm

      Thanks Megan! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kay Little says

    Posted on 8/31 at 6:51 pm

    Looks smooth and creamy!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks Kay! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Vera-OMG Chocolate Desserts says

    Posted on 8/30 at 2:10 pm

    Love this ice cream!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:34 pm

      Thanks Vera! 🙂

      Reply
  13. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    Posted on 8/30 at 8:48 am

    There is nothing better than a perfect vanilla ice cream. This one looks like a real winner!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:33 pm

      Thanks so much Renee 🙂

      Reply
  14. Amy Stafford says

    Posted on 8/29 at 8:44 pm

    I have never made my own ice cream, but I can’t wait to try out this recipe, it looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:32 pm

      I hope you love it Amy! 🙂

      Reply
  15. Jessica | The Novice Chef says

    Posted on 8/29 at 6:55 pm

    I love vanilla ice cream! YUM!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:31 pm

      Me too Jessica! 🙂

      Reply
  16. Erin @ The Speckled Palate says

    Posted on 8/29 at 4:52 pm

    This ice cream looks and sounds SO decadently wonderful. I’m a huge fan of the vanilla + bourbon combination, so I have no doubt my family would eat this year round. I mean… this would be so perfect on top of dessert at Thanksgiving or Christmas!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:31 pm

      Thanks so much Erin! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    Posted on 8/29 at 2:14 pm

    You had me at bourbon vanilla. This looks like the perfect ice cream!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks so much Renee! 🙂

      Reply
  18. Krista says

    Posted on 8/29 at 1:13 pm

    This is a creative recipe! Love it!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:30 pm

      Thanks Krista! 🙂

      Reply
  19. Erin @ Texanerin Baking says

    Posted on 8/29 at 12:46 pm

    What an interesting method! The result looks incredible. And I’ll happily take this ice cream any season. 🙂

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:29 pm

      Thanks so much Erin! 🙂

      Reply
  20. TidyMom says

    Posted on 8/29 at 9:28 am

    You had me at bourbon!! I could certainly eat this ice cream any time of year!! I can’t imagine a scoop on a piece of apple pie!!

    Reply
    • The Chunky Chef says

      Posted on 9/4 at 9:29 pm

      Ohhhh yes, it’d be so perfect on top of apple pie!! 🙂

      Reply

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