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How to Make Homemade Ice Cream With Just 2 Ingredients and a Mason Jar – Yes, Really! 🍦 Mason Jar Magic
I used to think making ice cream at home was something only chefs did — in clean white coats, with fancy machines and precise temperatures.
But then I saw this video from Gemma at Bigger Bolder Baking …
“Just two ingredients.”
“No machine needed.”
“All you need is a mason jar and some shaking.”
And honestly?
I didn’t believe it until I tried it myself.
Now?
I make this no-churn ice cream hack all the time — especially during summer when my kids want dessert every hour.
Let’s explore how to make creamy, dreamy ice cream using just a mason jar , heavy cream , and sweetened condensed milk — no churning required.
Why This Mason Jar Ice Cream Works So Well
Traditional ice cream requires an ice cream maker to churn the mixture as it freezes — otherwise, it turns into one solid block of sweet disappointment.
But here’s the genius part:
By mixing heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk in the right ratio — and shaking them together — you create a base that whips up like soft-serve just from motion alone.
Then freeze it.
And boom — creamy, scoopable joy.
What You’ll Need:
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What You’ll Need:
Heavy whipping cream (cold)
2 cups
Sweetened condensed milk
1 cup
That’s it.
No eggs.
No sugar.
No vanilla — though you can add it if you want extra flavor.
Step-by-Step: How to Make Ice Cream Like a Kitchen Rockstar
Step 1: Chill Your Jar
Place your glass mason jar in the fridge for 10–15 minutes before starting — cold glass helps keep the cream cold while you shake it.
Why not plastic? Plastic containers don’t stay cold enough — and they warm up too fast when shaken.
Step 2: Mix the Magic 2 Ingredients
Pour 2 cups of chilled heavy whipping cream into the mason jar.
Add 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk — it’s thick, rich, and loaded with sweetness.
Put the lid on tight.
And now comes the best part…
Step 3: Shake Until Thickened
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