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Apricot Ice Cream: No-Churn

by Beth Lee · Published: Jul 11, 2022 · Modified: Jun 28, 2024

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Apricot ice cream tastes like summer with that incredible swirl of apricot preserves running through it! Or substitute any jam you prefer - you'll love the flexibility and flavor profile of this no-churn ice cream recipe.

You might also enjoy my apricot preserves and apricot jam with brown sugar recipe.

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Scoop of apricot ice cream in white ramekin with silver spoon and jam jar in background.

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Why you'll love this recipe

The first time I made no-churn ice cream was a revelation. Minimal ingredients and prep time for a no-compromise result. People that eat it can't believe I didn't put it through a regular ice cream maker. The texture doesn't give away it's simplicity.

Once you understand the technique, there is no limit to the flavors you can create. For this apricot ice cream, I just added a jar of apricot preserves. For a creamsicle-flavored version I learned from Jenni of the blog Pastry Chef Online, I didn't have the required orange juice concentrate so I boiled down some orange juice!

Unless you add extra flavor components, this is a 5-ingredient or less recipe! Keep cans of sweetened condensed milk in your pantry, buy a pint of heavy whipping cream, add a pinch of salt and a dash of vanilla and the basic ice cream is ready to be prepped. What could be easier?

Ingredients you'll need

Ingredient shot for ice cream showing all ingredients with printed text.
  • Sweetened condensed milk: Buy a couple cans so you'll have an extra on the shelf for the second batch!
  • Heavy whipping cream: You need a pint (2 cups) for one recipe. If you plan to make another batch, buy a quart!
  • Apricot preserves: I use an 8 ounce jar of my homemade preserves. By all means, try making it with store-bought apricot jam if you must. 🙂
  • Almond extract: In addition to the vanilla extract, I used just a touch of almond because it works so nicely with the apricot.

How to make this recipe

It is very convenient to have a stand-mixer for this no-churn ice cream recipe but a hand mixer will work too! This doesn't take long to make but you do need to give it at least 6 hours in the freezer to get to ice cream consistency.

1. Place the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, half of the jam, salt, and vanilla and almond extract in the bowl of your stand mixer (or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer).

No-churn ice cream ingredients in stand mixer ready to whip.

2. Whip until the mixture is nice and thick but not even close to soft peaks. Your whisk should leave tracks in your cream, and the cream should mound just a little in the bowl before sinking back in somewhat. 

Ice cream base in mixer with whisk in motion showing tracks in mixture.

3. Layer the mixture into your ice cream container(s) (a loaf pan works really well), adding dollops of the balance of the apricot jam in as well. Then take a knife or skewer and make a few figure eight pattern to swirl in the jam

Ice cream in loaf pan with jam ready to be marbled.

4. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm – at least 6 hours or overnight.

No churn ice cream ready to freeze.

5. Wait at least 6 hours or overnight, then scoop and enjoy!

Apricot ice cream with ice cream scoop in loaf pan frozen and ready to eat.

Check out my apricot ice cream web story for a quick visual guide to making this recipe.

Expert Tips and FAQs

  1. Save the rest of the sweetened condensed milk for another use (it's good in coffee!)
  2. Some no-churn recipes mix the sweetened condensed milk and whipping cream separately and then combine. I learned this dump and whisk method from Jenni Field and it works every time. So easy.
  3. Once you learn this method, I guarantee you'll want to make this recipe and many others again and again. Use the base - the condensed milk, whipping cream, salt and vanilla and try other flavor and texture mix-ins!
How long will the ice cream last in the freezer?

If you store it airtight, should be ok for up to 2 weeks but seriously, there is no way you won't finish it more quickly.

Can I use a non-dairy type of sweetened condensed milk?

I have not tested this recipe with, for example, a coconut-based sweetened condensed milk. I used a non-dairy version in a baked good and the filling did not set up properly. But I think any SWEETENED condensed milk should work in this ice cream recipe.

Why does this recipe work?

I am no chemist but I think the sugar in the sweetened condensed milk works with the water in the heavy whipping cream to bond during the freezing process. In addition, the heavy whipping cream gives it the creamy texture.

Ice cream close-up view in a white ramekin.

What to serve with apricot ice cream

Fresh Fruit Crisp

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Mini Cherry Pies

Strawberry Shortcake

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No-churn Apricot Ice Cream

Beth Lee
This apricot ice cream tastes like summer swirled with incredible homemade apricot preserves. Or substitute any jam you prefer - you'll love the flexibility and flavor profile of this no-churn ice cream recipe.
4.72 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 10 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 271 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk minus 3 tablespoons
  • 1 pint (2 cups) heavy whipping cream
  • 8 ounces apricot jam divided
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
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Instructions
 

  • Place the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, about half of the jam, salt, and vanilla and almond extract in the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or in a large bowl if using a hand mixer).
    Ice cream ingredients in stand mixer bowl ready to whip.
  • Whip until the mixture is nice and thick but nowhere near soft peaks. Whisk should leave tracks in your cream, and the cream should mound just a little in the bowl before sinking back in. Whip on medium to medium high (about 6 on my stand mixer) for approximately 2 minutes to reach tracks and slightly mounding
    Whisk moving in mixer bowl and showing that streaks are happening in the mixture.
  • Layer the mixture into your ice cream container(s) - loaf pan works great - adding dollops of the balance of the apricot jam in as well. Then take a knife or skewer and make a few figure eight pattern to swirl in the jam
    Mixture and jam dolloped and layered into loaf pan with a hand about to swirl it.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm – at least 6 hours or overnight.
    Loaf pan topped with saran wrap and ready to go in the freezer.

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Notes

  • Save the extra 3 tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk for another use (it's good in coffee!)
  • Some no-churn recipes mix the sweetened condensed milk and whipping cream separately and then combine. I learned this dump and whisk method from Jenni Field and it works every time. So easy.
  • Once you learn this method, I guarantee you'll want to make this type of ice cream again and again. Use the base - the condensed milk, whipping cream, salt and vanilla and try other flavor and texture mix-ins!

Nutrition

Calories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 79mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 928IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 0.2mg
Keyword apricots, ice cream, no-churn
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  1. Chris David

    August 07, 2022 at 11:55 pm

    Really delicious recipe. I love it yummy!!! It's really awesome

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    • Beth Lee

      August 15, 2022 at 9:02 am

      One of my favorite desserts to make and so easy. Glad you enjoyed it!!

      Reply
  2. Diane

    July 26, 2022 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    I made this ice cream and all I can say is OMG YUMMY!!!! My husband loved it, as well. It is soooo creamy.

    I used an 8X4 loaf pan which was a bit small for the amount. I recommend if using a loaf pan, it should be 9X5.

    Thanks for a great recipe.

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      July 26, 2022 at 9:07 am

      Yay! So glad you both enjoyed it and fantastic suggestion to point out the minimum size of the loaf pan! Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Jenni

    July 14, 2022 at 5:03 pm

    5 stars
    This apricot version is so very good, Beth! You're right--tastes just like summer, and so easy, especially with jarred apricot jam, which I just happened to have on hand! 🙂

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      July 15, 2022 at 7:23 am

      I will always be in debt to you for teaching me this ice cream method! Going to make that creamsicle ice cream again soon. So good!

      Reply
  4. Sandi

    July 11, 2022 at 7:31 pm

    5 stars
    This ice cream is in the freezer. It was so easy to make!

    Reply
    • Beth Lee

      July 12, 2022 at 11:15 am

      Right? Just need to plan for the freezer time but otherwise - a snap!

      Reply

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