Super-Quick Egg-Free Parve Vanilla Ice Cream (with Variations)

For those of you who love homemade ice cream but choose to stay away from it due to the raw eggs, this recipe is just for you. Only three ingredients, takes five minutes to create, and no compromising on the taste. Then, prepare a few mix-ins and toppings and make it an ice cream sundae party!

Directions

Prepare the Super-Quick Egg-Free Vanilla Ice Cream

1. Place whipping cream in a mixing bowl. On high speed, beat until stiff. Add vanilla pudding and non-dairy creamer and mix until well combined.

2. For plain vanilla ice cream, transfer to a 9×13-inch pan or large container and freeze overnight.

Tips: If you want to make your ice cream special, choose from one of the following options and mix into the ice cream before freezing.

Cookie Dough Ice Cream: Make a batch of your favorite recipe of cookie dough and form very small balls out of the dough. Mix the balls into the ice cream and freeze.

Caramel Ice Cream: Take caramel cream (such as Bakers Choice; half a container per recipe of ice cream) and gently marbleize into the ice cream with a spoon. Freeze until firm.

S’mores Ice Cream: Broil one cup mini marshmallows on a greased baking sheet for about two minutes, or until they begin to brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool. Mix into ice cream along with one cup chopped graham crackers and three and a half ounces chopped bittersweet chocolate (one bar). Freeze.

Razzle It Up

Now for the fun part—the toppings! Believe me, this is worth the extra steps. You will see for yourself; it gives your ice cream that perfect gooey, crunchy, chocolaty finish.

1. To make the sauce, place peanut butter, corn syrup and chocolate syrup into a saucepan over a medium-low flame. Stir constantly until completely smooth. Let cool slightly. Transfer while still warm into a squeeze bottle for easier drizzling.

2. For the crunch, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Mix together Rice Krispies, coconut and brown sugar and spread out on a cookie sheet in a flat layer. Cut margarine into very small pieces and scatter over Rice Krispie mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes. Stir and then bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for five minutes before stirring in chocolate chips.

Notes: Other great topping ideas: Looking for crunch? Chopped pieces of sugar cone; Kariot cereal; Crushed cookies; Chopped Viennese crunch Trying to keep it “healthy”? Craisins; Nut crunch; Granola; Chopped fresh fruit Want something fun and colorful? Chocolate lentils; Sprinkles; Jelly beans; Fruity Pebbles