Caramel Toffee Chip No-Churn Ice Cream
No-Churn Caramel Toffee Ice Cream is the flavor for anyone who loves their creamy, dreamy ice cream loaded with ripples and mix-ins to give it an irresistible texture. A little cream cheese in the rich vanilla base balances the sweetness, all finished off with swirls of luscious caramel and bits of toffee and mini chips. Only seven ingredients and no ice cream maker needed!
Delicious Details
- Cuisine Inspiration: American
- Primary Cooking Method: No-bake
- Dietary Info: Gluten-free
- Skill Level: Easy
Some days we eat kale chips and get in a good workout. On other days, we only get through it with a scoop of three of Caramel Toffee Ice Cream. And that’s totally fine – I mean, balance, am I right?
Luckily, no-churn ice cream is so easy to make for just those kinds of days. And this one is pretty epic. Instead of your basic vanilla, it has cream cheese mixed in to add that bit of tang and tone down the sweetness. And that’s good since you are going to add an oozy caramel swirl, plus toffee bits and mini chocolate chips for a buttery and chocolaty crunch factor.
No-Churn Caramel Toffee Ice Cream – Tastes Like Cheesecake!
It’s seriously a flavor and texture overload, just like a good ice cream should have, if you learn anything from Ben & Jerry’s! Here’s why you’ll love it…
- Creamy and versatile base. A mixture of sweetened condensed milk and cream cheese gets folded into whipped cream for my basic Cheesecake Ice Cream. It’s a simple start to this recipe, as well as others like Cinnamon Apple Ice Cream and Red Velvet Ice Cream.
- So simple. Even this fully-loaded ice cream only has seven ingredients, and you don’t need any special appliances – just a hand mixer or whisk and a spatula!
- Naturally gluten free. That’s right, no special ingredients needed. And my making it at home, you’ll know it’s safe to enjoy!
Recipe Ingredients
Here’s a short overview of what you’ll need to make Toffee Caramel Ice Cream, and just below are some of my top tips for ice cream perfection. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full amounts and step-by-step instructions.
- Cream cheese. Softened to room temperature so it blends smoothly. You can use regular or light, but do not use fat free versions.
- Sweetened condensed milk.
- Vanilla extract.
- Heavy cream. Make sure it is very cold so that it whips easily..
- Toffee pieces. You can use the bagged Heath Bits O’Brickle, or any chopped toffee candy bar, which will also give you a little extra chocolate in the mix.
- Mini chocolate chips. If you only have regular chips, that’s fine, but the mini ones distribute more evenly through the ice cream and aren’t so hard to bite into once frozen.
- Caramel sauce. Pick up a jar of your favorite store-bought brand or make Homemade Caramel Sauce, or even Dulce de Leche for a slight variation on the flavor.
Tips and Tricks
- Don’t overwhip. A hand mixer with a whisk attachment makes it quick and easy to whip your cream without curdling it, especially if your heavy cream is well-chilled. I also recommend putting your bowl in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes.
- Avoid deflating. This produces creamier ice cream. So fold everything very gently. If there are still a few streaks of the cream cheese mixture, it’s fine. It’ll get mixed in a little more when you add the other ingredients and pour it into the container to freeze.
- Use what you have. No need to buy a special container for your ice cream. I find these no-churn ice cream recipes always fit nicely into a 9 inch loaf pan.
- Thaw just a bit. If you’ve put the ice cream in the freezer overnight, you may need to let it sit out for a couple of minutes to make it easier to scoop. I’m a big fan of this ice cream scoop because it digs in well, even if your ice cream is a little hard.
- Then dig in. Feel free to add some Hot Fudge Sauce, whipped cream, and sprinkles for an over-the-top sundae.
More No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes
No-Churn Caramel Toffee Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese , light or regular, at room temperature
- 14.5 oz. sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 pint heavy cream , well chilled
- 1/2 cup toffee pieces like Heath Bits O'Brickle
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce , storebought or homemade
Instructions
- Place a large glass or metal bowl in the refrigerator or freezer for whipping the cream.
- Using an electric mixer or whisk attachment, beat together 8 oz. cream cheese, 14.5 oz. sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
- In the chilled bowl, using an electric mixer or whisk, beat 1 pint heavy cream to soft peaks.
- Gently fold the cream cheese mixture into the whipped cream, then gently fold in 1/2 cup toffee pieces and 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips.
- Pour about half of the ice cream mixture into a container that you can freeze and has an airtight lid. Top with about half of the 1/2 cup caramel sauce and swirl with a knife or spatula. Repeat with the remainder of the ice cream mixture and 1/4 cup caramel sauce.
- Cover, and place in the freezer until frozen.
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I put frozen Razberries instead of toffee
Great idea!
Made this tonight and it is AMAZING. Everyone had Second helpings!
I am so happy to hear that your family loves the cheesecake ice cream, Angela. It’s one of our favorites, too.
Thanks so much for joining us at Delicious Dishes! We love your No Churn Caramel Toffee Chip Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe and hope you’ll join us again this week!
I have a similar recipe I’ve been wanting to try, the cream cheese really does make this cheesecake like doesn’t it! Yum
I kinda want to lick the screen right now! Yum! Some of my favorite flavors in one delicious ice cream!! Yes, please! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays! See you tomorrow!
Wow! This sounds so good!
Sounds and looks heavenly! Thanks for linking up to Merry Monday! Pinned! Have a great week!
Kim
I’ve seen other recipes for no churn ice cream, but I still can’t believe that this actually works. It seems too. This combination of flavors sounds delicious. I definitely need to try this recipe.
It totally works! I’ve made it a ton of times!