No Churn Turtle Ice Cream Recipe - The Recipe Rebel (2024)

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written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 6 votes

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 8 servings

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Last updated on February 5, 2024

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This No Churn Turtle Ice Cream is made with cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, caramel, pecans and Turtle candies. It’s an easy treat with a few minutes prep!

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Summer is here and it’s ice cream for dinner!

Not really, I mean, not all the time anyway 😉

But this No Churn Turtle Ice Cream is an easy summer treat that requires just a few ingredients and a few minutes prep!

If you love homemade ice cream, check out this Easy No Churn Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream or this Easy No-Churn Coconut Cream Pie Ice Cream next!

Got an ice cream maker? Move on to this Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream, Butter Pecan Ice Cream or Rocky Road Ice Cream 🙂

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What is No Churn Ice Cream?

No Churn ice cream is made by combining whipped cream (unsweetened) with sweetened condensed milk.

The sweetened condensed milk keeps the ice cream from freezing super firm, and obviously adds sweetness.

While No Churn Ice Cream isn’t quite the same as traditional custard-based ice cream, it’s a fun summer dessert that won’t take hours out of your day!

It’s also really easy to add in your own sauces, swirls and mix ins to make it your own.

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How to make no churn ice cream:

  1. Whip up some cream: you want to incorporate air into this recipe so that your ice cream isn’t a frozen block of creamy! For this reason only heavy whipping cream will work.
  2. Fold in some sweetened condensed milk — the sugar keeps the ice cream from freezing completely solid, and obviously adds sweetness.
  3. Add in any mix ins you want! For this recipe we use chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, chopped pecans and chopped Turtle candies.
  4. Freeze! In 4-6 hours you can have soft serve consistency, but I usually let it freeze overnight if possible.

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No Churn Turtle Ice Cream

written by Ashley Fehr

5 from 6 votes

This No Churn Turtle Ice Cream is made with cream, sweetened condensed milk, chocolate, caramel, pecans and Turtle candies. It's an easy treat with a few minutes prep!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Cuisine American

Course Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups whipping cream 35%
  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons caramel sauce
  • 2-3 tablespoons chocolate sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup chopped Turtle candies

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Instructions

  • In a large bowl, whip cream until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold in sweetened condensed milk.

  • Pour half into a 1.5-2 quart dish, swirl with half of the caramel, chocolate sauce, pecans and Turtles.

  • Repeat layers one more time using remaining ingredients.

  • Freeze for at least 6-8 hours or until firm.

Nutrition Information

Calories: 370cal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 74mg | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 785IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 163mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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Meet Ashley

My name is Ashley Fehr and I love creating easy meals my family loves. I also like to do things my way, which means improvising and breaking the rules when necessary. Here you will find creative twists on old favorites and some of my favorite family recipes, passed down from generations!

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  1. Clara says

    I made this yesterday–what a gooey delicious mess! Great recipe.

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    • The Recipe Rebel says

      Hi Clara! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this review!

      Reply

  2. Flo says

    I have been making this no churn ice cream for a couple of years now and my husband loves it. He also loves a Turtle Sundae. I see this recipe calls for turtle candies. In my country we do not have turtle candy. Are they absolutely necessary or can I replace them with chopped up Toblerone say. Or can I leave them out completely.

    Reply

  3. Anige says

    I would love to make this but am a type 2 diabetic. Is there anyway to make this so I can eat it?

    Reply

    • Ashley Fehr says

      I would really recommend finding another recipe.

      Reply

  4. Veronica L. says

    I made this and loved it. It was perfect and SO delicious. My husband said it was a little bit too rich. Do you believe that as a complaint? Life should always be so difficult for him. Great recipe. Keep up the good work.

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    • Ashley Fehr says

      Thank you so much Veronica! The sweetened condensed milk does definitely make it a decadent treat!

      Reply

  5. Laura M says

    I would have voted orange creamsicle.

    Reply

  6. WANDA BOSWELL says

    I made this in summer berrys and it was great. BUT it did not freeze hard like ice cream and the only thing I can think of was I did not beat the Cream long enough? Or is it supposed to be very soft?

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    • Ashley Fehr says

      Hi Wanda! Mine does get very hard like ice cream. Do you have it in a deep chest freezer? Different freezers are different temperatures so I’m not sure if that’s why? I know our fridge freezer doesn’t freeze the same as our chest freezer or our upright freezer — the chest is the coldest! I would just beat the cream until it’s whipped cream and I think you’d be fine. I hope that helps!

      Reply

  7. Jess @ Sweetest Menu says

    I can see why turtle won! What’s not to love about chocolate. nuts and caramel? This looks heavenly Ashley! Pinned!

    Reply

  8. Dorothy Dunton says

    Hi Ashley! When we moved somehow my ice cream maker disappeared, but with so many no churn recipes (which are much easier) I don’t miss it! The hardest part is deciding which to make first!

    Reply

  9. Jesseca says

    Turtles are my weakness! I love the slightly salty crunch added by the pecans. Adding this to our summer must-make bucket list!

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  10. Kelly says

    I love all the choices and turtle is totally a winning combination! I could go for a double scoop of this right now and can’t wait to try this soon!

    Reply

  11. Annie @ The Garlic Diaries says

    Seriously drooling over this right now…I, personally, am very glad your Facebook group voted this as number one so I can have this yummy recipe! Love.

    Reply

  12. Sarah @Whole and Heavenly Oven says

    I’m no-churn ice cream’s BIGGEST fan! All of your ice cream options sounded completely amazing, but let’s be honest: turtle anything just WINS! This ice cream is a home run for Monday!

    Reply

  13. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says

    I’m not picky when it comes to ice cream, so I think I could devour ALL of these flavors! I love the turtle version, though…gives it such a nice texture and chocolatey flavor! YUM!

    Reply

  14. Susan L says

    Question….do you freeze this covered or uncovered?

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    • Ashley Fehr says

      You can do either! If you’re freezing it for more than a few hours until you can eat it I would definitely cover with plastic wrap.

      Reply

  15. aimee @ like mother like daughter says

    yum! I love everything turtle just like your group members and this ice cream looks amazing! Love that its no churn! Can’t wait to dive into a bowl hopefully soon!

    Reply

  16. Medha says

    This ice cream sounds delicious! Love the flavor 🙂

    Reply

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No Churn Turtle Ice Cream Recipe - The Recipe Rebel? ›

No-churn works because of science

The increasing volume and lightness are the result of air being incorporated into the ice cream mixture during the churning. A key ingredient of no-churn ice cream is whipped cream. As the cream is whipped, its volume increases with the incorporation of air and it becomes lighter.

What is the science behind no churn ice cream? ›

No-churn works because of science

The increasing volume and lightness are the result of air being incorporated into the ice cream mixture during the churning. A key ingredient of no-churn ice cream is whipped cream. As the cream is whipped, its volume increases with the incorporation of air and it becomes lighter.

Why is Turtle ice cream called Turtle? ›

Because it's the white chocolate version of a turtle candy! We know you'll go nuts for the Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel and real Pecans that go into this classic Bruster's flavor.

What is turtle cheesecake ice cream? ›

Cheesecake ice cream with caramel swirls, crunchy praline pecans & chocolate-coated waffle cone pieces. What? Carmel, praline pecans, AND chocolate-coated waffle cone pieces? Well, that's show-stopping deliciousness if we've ever tasted it.

Why is condensed milk used in no churn ice cream? ›

Sweetened condensed milk acts as a substitute for the traditional custard base that you'll find in regular ice cream. Using it saves time and effort, and this recipe won't work without it. How do you make no churn ice cream dairy free?

Why is my no churn ice cream not freezing? ›

The first thing to look at is the recipe. Have you added too much sugar, salt or alcohol? They will lower the freezing point of the mixture. And too much of any of these ingredients could stop the ice cream freezing altogether.

What is the turtle ice cream flavor? ›

A Culver's Classic! We begin with creamy Vanilla Fresh Frozen Custard and swirl in ribbons of old fashioned salted caramel, novelty chocolate, and toasted pecan pieces.

What is Turtle ice cream made of? ›

A chocolate cookie crust, chocolate and vanilla ice cream, caramel and pecans make up this incredible Turtle Ice Cream Dessert! It's super easy to make and is the perfect treat to cool down with!

How many flavors does turtle have? ›

The popular saying about turtle meat at the time that still holds to this day is that turtle is made up of a miscellany of meat, seven kinds—shrimp, goat, pork, fish, lamb, beef, and chicken. Of course, it is all turtle meat, yet the blend of these meat flavors remains within the flesh.

What is dirty turtle ice cream? ›

In case you are wondering what "Dirty Turtle Ice Cream" is... it is pure chocolate, caramel and pecan ice cream bliss! Turtles are a candy with caramel and pecans dipped in chocolate and I have always been a big fan of them since I was a little girl.

What is snapping turtle ice cream? ›

Snappin' Turtle. Vanilla ice cream with caramel and fudge swirls, sprinkled with salted pecans. A turtle sundae!

What is snappy turtle ice cream? ›

Snappy Turtle Chocolate ice cream with caramel ripple and whole roasted, buttered, & salted pecans.

What is the science behind instant ice cream? ›

Ice crystals start to grow in-between the tiny globules of fat in the milk and bubbles of air, causing the milk to freeze and change state from a liquid to a solid. What's the science? Ice cream is basically droplets of fat from milk suspended in millions of tiny crystals of ice, fluffed up with tiny pockets of air.

What is the physics behind making ice cream? ›

There are ice crystals (ca 30 per cent by volume), air bubbles (50 per cent) and fat droplets (5 per cent) from the cream, held together by a viscous sugar solution (15 per cent). Ice cream thus contains all three states of matter simultaneously and is both a foam and an oil-in-water emulsion.

Is no churn ice cream real ice cream? ›

It's simply the combination of whipped heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. The no-churn technique allows home cooks to avoid the main challenge of making ice cream at home: the equipment. “A lot of people don't have an ice cream machine,” says Emily Ziemski, Food52's Food Editor.

What is the difference between ice cream maker and no churn ice cream? ›

Besides not needing an ice cream machine to make this, there are other differences between no-churn ice cream and ice cream made in a machine. One difference is that no-churn ice creams are made without eggs. Another difference is the use of sweetened condensed milk in place of granulated sugar.

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