No-Churn Salted Caramel Toffee Pretzel Ice Cream
This creamy no-churn ice cream combines the sweet-salty appeal of salted caramel with crunchy pretzel pieces and Heath toffee candy bars. The base is made with just sweetened condensed milk and heavy cream, requiring no ice cream maker. Swirls of salted caramel sauce create ribbons throughout the frozen treat, while pretzel and toffee pieces add delightful texture contrasts. Perfect for summer entertaining or when you want homemade ice cream without the fuss of churning.
Ingredients
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- ¼ cup salted caramel saucedulce de leche1:1Similar caramel flavorreadily available
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- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream, cold
- ½ cup pretzels, choppedcrushed graham crackers1:1Different crunchsweeter flavor
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- ½ cup Heath candy bars, choppedEnglish toffee bits1:1Same toffee flavorwidely available
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- 2 tablespoons pretzels, chopped(optional)crushed graham crackers1:1Different crunchsweeter flavor
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- 2 tablespoons toffee, chopped(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Stir together sweetened condensed milk, salted caramel sauce, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl and set aside
- 2
Beat heavy cream with whisk attachment on high until stiff peaks form
- 3
Gently fold whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture with a rubber spatula
- 4
Stir in pretzel pieces and chopped Heath candy bars
- 5
Pour mixture into a loaf pan or container
- 6
Swirl remaining salted caramel sauce into the ice cream with a knife
- 7
Smooth with a spatula and sprinkle additional pretzel and candy pieces over top if desired
- 8
Cover with plastic wrap and freeze until firm
- 9
Remove from freezer and scoop when ready to serve
Tips
Use homemade salted caramel sauce for the best flavor and consistency
Make sure cream is very cold before whipping for best volume
Don't overmix when folding ingredients to keep the ice cream light and airy
Good to Know
Keep covered in freezer for 3-4 weeks
Can be made completely ahead and frozen until serving
Remove from freezer and scoop directly into bowls or cones
Common Mistakes
Don't overbeat the cream or it will become grainy
Fold gently to avoid deflating the whipped cream
Cover tightly to prevent ice crystals from forming
Substitutions
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FAQ
Can I make this without an ice cream maker?
Yes, this is specifically a no-churn recipe that requires no special equipment beyond a mixer for whipping cream.
How long does it need to freeze before serving?
Freeze for at least 6 hours until firm, though overnight is ideal for best scooping consistency.
Can I substitute different mix-ins for the pretzels and toffee?
Absolutely! Try chocolate chips, crushed cookies, nuts, or other candy pieces for different flavor combinations.