Description
This homemade Neapolitan Ice Cream recipe features three classic flavors—vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry—layered beautifully in a loaf pan. Made with sweetened condensed milk and whipped cream, it’s a creamy, no-churn frozen treat that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any ice cream lover.
Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
Chocolate Layer
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
Strawberry Layer
- ½ cup strawberry puree
- Red food coloring (optional)
Optional Garnish
- Wafer rolls
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, use a hand mixer to whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This will give the ice cream its creamy texture without the need for an ice cream maker.
- Make the Base Mixture: Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and salt into the whipped cream until fully combined, taking care not to deflate the whipped cream.
- Divide the Mixture: Split the combined mixture evenly into three separate bowls. Keep one bowl plain for the vanilla layer.
- Prepare Chocolate Layer: Mix the cocoa powder into the second bowl thoroughly until the chocolate is fully incorporated.
- Prepare Strawberry Layer: Stir the strawberry purée into the third bowl, adding a few drops of red food coloring if a brighter pink is desired.
- Assemble Layers: Using cake cardboard or strips of parchment paper as dividers, layer the chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry mixtures side by side in a loaf pan to create three distinct sections.
- Freeze: Cover the loaf pan tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 5 hours or overnight until the ice cream is firm.
- Seal the Layers: Once frozen solid, remove the dividers carefully. Gently press the three sections together with a flat surface to seal the layers neatly.
Notes
- Use high-quality strawberry purée for the best flavor in the strawberry layer.
- Red food coloring is optional and only needed if you want more vibrant pink strawberry ice cream.
- Allow the ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
- For added presentation, serve with wafer rolls as garnish.
- This recipe requires no ice cream maker and relies on whipping and freezing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
