By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 11, 2026
Serves 2
478 cal · 250 min
Caramel Macchiato No-Churn Ice Cream
Recipe GLPR5a6a7fe57ef27a
A creamy, no-churn ice cream that captures the rich flavors of a caramel macchiato coffee drink. This simple dessert combines sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, espresso powder, and caramel extract for a smooth, indulgent treat that freezes into delicious scoops without an ice cream maker.
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Ingredients
½ 14 oz can Non-fat sweetened condensed milk
¼ cup Whole milk
1 cup Heavy cream
2 tsp Instant powdered espresso
2 tsp Caramel extract
0.06 tsp Salt
Directions
Pour the sweetened condensed milk, whole milk, instant espresso powder, caramel extract, and salt into a large mixing bowl.
Whisk all ingredients together vigorously for 1-2 minutes until the espresso powder is completely dissolved and the mixture is well combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, being careful not to over-whip into butter.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the caramel-espresso mixture in two additions, using a spatula to maintain the airy texture. Fold until no white streaks of cream remain.
Pour the ice cream base into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container and spread evenly.
Cover with plastic wrap or a lid and freeze for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
Remove from freezer 5-10 minutes before serving to soften slightly, then scoop and enjoy.
Comments
Every ingredient is a staple at every Charlotte grocer—condensed milk, whole milk, heavy cream, espresso powder, caramel extract, and salt are all standard stock. The stated 250 minutes is honest about freezing time, though active prep is only 10 minutes. At roughly $8–10 total cost for two generous servings, that's $4–5 per serving, which is fair for a dessert and far cheaper than a coffee shop macchiato. The only weakness is that no-churn ice cream demands a blender and a freezer, so it's not fussy to make but requires planning; it reheats poorly once scooped, so it's a same-night indulgence rather than a weeknight meal.
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