Recipe byThe ZestyPlate Kitchen
Jamaican Grape Nut ice cream — a no-churn vanilla cream studded with crunchy Grape Nuts cereal. Sweet, creamy and gloriously easy, with no ice cream maker needed.
Grape Nut ice cream is a Jamaican and Caribbean favourite — creamy no-churn vanilla ice cream studded with crunchy Grape Nuts cereal that softens just slightly into chewy little nuggets. There's no ice cream maker needed and just a handful of ingredients. It's nostalgic, easy and an instant hit with kids and grown-ups alike.
Prep 15 min
Total 15 min
Easy
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Preparation
- In a large bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the condensed milk and vanilla until well combined.
- Fold in the cereal and stir until evenly distributed.
- Pour into a freezer-safe container (such as a loaf pan), lay plastic wrap directly on top to avoid freezer burn, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours or until solid.
- Let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly before scooping and serving.
Tips from the ZestyPlate Kitchen
- Whip the cream to stiff peaks before folding in the condensed milk for the lightest, scoopable texture.
- Fold gently to keep all that air in — it's what makes no-churn ice cream so creamy.
- Press plastic wrap directly onto the surface before freezing to prevent ice crystals.
- Let it sit out for a few minutes before scooping so it softens to the perfect consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whipped cream folded with condensed milk freezes soft and scoopable without churning, because the air and sugar prevent it freezing rock-hard.
It softens slightly into a pleasant chewy texture, which is the signature of this ice cream. For more crunch, stir in some cereal just before serving.
Grape Nuts are traditional and give the classic flavour, but you could experiment with other crunchy cereals or nuts.
Stored airtight in the freezer, it keeps for a couple of weeks. Keep it well covered to avoid freezer burn.
