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Two-Ingredient Ice Cream Recipe Goes Viral During UK Heatwave

Cooks are adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit purees to the whipped cream-condensed milk base

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Overview

  • The UK is facing its third heatwave of 2025 with temperatures in the 30s prompting a surge in cooling treat searches
  • An All Recipes blogger outlined a no-churn method using only whipping cream beaten to soft peaks, sweetened condensed milk, and a six-hour freeze
  • Users have rated the recipe 4.7 stars and praised its texture and flavour as matching or exceeding supermarket ice cream
  • Home cooks across social media and regional outlets report customisations ranging from vanilla and chocolate chips to cherry pie filling
  • Many highlight the recipe’s low cost and simplicity as key benefits, allowing them to skip store runs and enjoy homemade ice cream quickly