The best vanilla ice cream is easy to make at home. A foolproof eggless vanilla ice cream recipe with luscious flavor. The richness comes from adding cream cheese!
I wouldnt have believed it before I tried it. Adding cornstarch and cream cheese to my ice cream base actually makes it better than just milk or cream alone. Ive made an eggless vanilla ice cream with the richness of a custard version.
I love to make batches of this eggless ice cream and keep it in the freezer to serve with my Apple Crisp or Best Chewy Brownies. [feast_advanced_jump_to]
Making the best eggless vanilla ice cream doesnt have to be complicated. Ill give you a few little tricks to keep the method simple and the finished dessert perfect.
Making an egg custard for ice cream can sometimes be tricky to get just right. This recipe eliminates any chance of curdling and the vanilla flavor can shine.
Instead of the traditional egg custard base, this recipe uses cornstarch and a few tablespoons of cream cheese to thicken the base. It’s not enough that you taste the cream cheese, but just enough to give the ice cream a creamy, silky mouthfeel.
✔️ Tips For The Best Eggless Ice Cream
- Use a mixture of heavy cream and whole milk. The balance of milk fat helps the dessert stay creamy but not too heavy.
- Adding cornstarch to your cooked base gives any extra water in the ingredients some starch molecules to grab onto. The cornstarch absorbs extra liquid and turns it into soft jellied bits, instead of icy crystals.
- A few bits of cream cheese dont flavor the ice cream, but it gives it a smooth, homogenized consistency, and the finished ice cream is super scoop-able.
- Age, or chill your ice cream base. This allows the fat in the mixture to re-solidify and crystalize just so, creating an ice cream that churns up lighter and fluffier because that strong structure can hold air better.
Youre now an ice cream genius. A master!
Homemade Ice Cream Without Eggs
Traditional homemade vanilla ice cream is often made with an egg-based custard. French Vanilla ice cream is ultra-rich touting extra eggs or egg yolks.
My rich homemade chocolate ice cream recipe uses an egg custard to create a thick, pudding-like base that gets churned to make the delicious frozen treat. However, not all tasty ice cream needs eggs to be rich and creamy.
A vanilla ice cream recipe with no eggs still needs to be thickened, or enriched to stay creamy. Otherwise, you can run the risk of getting an icy mixture, or something often referred to as ice milk ice cream.
Using corn starch in the ice cream creates the gelled thickness I desire – more on that later! And for good measure, I added some cream cheese to create a mouthfeel, or a smooth texture for your tongue.
Can you taste the cream cheese?
Theres not enough cream cheese to taste it. It simply adds a lusciousness and smooth mouthfeel when the ice cream hits your tongue. The little bit of cornstarch helps thicken the base to get a silky texture.
2 INGREDIENT HOMEMADE ICE CREAM RECIPE
FAQ
What can I use instead of eggs in ice cream?
Do you have to use eggs in homemade ice cream?
Can you make vanilla ice cream without eggs?
What thickens homemade ice cream?
What can I substitute for eggs in ice cream?
I found this link, which lists many different substitutions for eggs, depending on what the egg is being used for in the recipe. In the case of ice cream, you’re making a light custard to thicken the batter before freezing. In that case, you could substitute 2 tbsp cornstarch and 2 tbsp water.
What can you substitute for boiled eggs?
For vegans looking for an alternative to a boiled egg, substitute about 2 ounces of firm or extra firm tofu. The texture of tofu is relatively close to an egg while the protein and calorie content is similar. Tofu has no cholesterol and a range of nutrients similar to those found in eggs. For example, substitute chopped firm tofu for boiled eggs in egg salad recipes. For individuals allergic or sensitive to eggs, shrimp is a reasonable substitute. About 8 large shrimp weighing 6 grams each would increase protein from 6 grams to 11 grams, while calories would be reduced, and cholesterol would be cut in half.
What can you add to ice cream if you’re egg-free?
Crispy Nuts And Seeds – Add a healthy crunch to your egg-free ice cream with soaked and dehydrated nuts and seeds. Tropical Treat Toppings – Take yourself to the beach in your bowl of ice cream with pineapple, coconut flakes, and mango!
What can I substitute for Vanilla Ice Cream?
If you are flavoring your ice cream with another flavor, substitute vanilla with the extract of your choice; just be sure to add only a little bit at a time. Other extracts (such as mint, lemon, almond, etc.) are much more potent. Make sure to chop up your mix-ins, such as nuts, chocolate, crackers, etc…