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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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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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.

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  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?

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    • 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.

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  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!

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  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!

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  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 🙂

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

FAQs

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!

What is in 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 in white turtle ice cream? ›

Vanilla Ice Cream, Caramel & Pecans

Made just like our Turtle Ice Cream, White Turtle Ice Cream is made with our homemade vanilla ice cream with caramel swirls and crunchy pecans. Try this flavor in an ice cream pie for a traditional twist on Turtle Pie.

What are the ingredients of ice cream? ›

Ice cream is a frozen dessert typically made from milk or cream that has been flavoured with a sweetener, either sugar or an alternative, and a spice, such as cocoa or vanilla, or with fruit, such as strawberries or peaches. Food colouring is sometimes added in addition to stabilizers.

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 makes turtle flavor? ›

Turtles are a candy made with pecans and caramel dipped in chocolate, with a shape resembling a turtle. The name is trademarked by DeMet's Candy Company.

Why is Turtle ice cream called turtle? ›

The inspiration for this ice cream came from Turtles Chocolates. Creamy caramel and crunchy pecans coated in rich chocolate.

What is snappy turtle ice cream? ›

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

Why is Turtle ice cream called that? ›

Why do we call it White 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 flavor Baskin Robbins? ›

Premium Churned Reduced-Fat, No Sugar Added Caramel Turtle Truffle Ice Cream. Reduced fat vanilla flavored ice cream packed with caramel-filled milk chocolate turtles and a caramel ribbon.

What is Turtle Sundae ice cream? ›

Sundaes Turtle Sundae

Braum's Turtle Sundae is an all-time favorite combining vanilla ice cream covered with hot caramel and hot fudge toppings. As if that isn't enough, we add pecans, whipped cream, and top it with a cherry.

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.

What are the 3 most important ingredients of ice cream? ›

If you have ever made ice cream, you already know what goes into it, ingredients such as milk, cream, and sugar. But there is one main ingredient that you may not have thought about, probably because you can't see it—air.

How to make ice cream at home step by step? ›

In a small plastic bag, add ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup milk, 2 tablespoons fine sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla extract. In another larger bag, add 2 to 3 cups ice and ¼ cup salt, then place the smaller bag inside and seal it. Shake the big bag for about 6 to 8 minutes, and presto! Instant ice cream.

Why is turtle ice cream called turtle ice cream? ›

The inspiration for this ice cream came from Turtles Chocolates. Creamy caramel and crunchy pecans coated in rich chocolate. Mmmmmm, I love turtles.

Why is 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 does turtle taste like? ›

A lot of people compare it to chicken but it's more along the line of pork with a bit of a seafood edge. Like squirrel, most people who try snapping turtle for the first time are utterly surprised with just how good it tastes.

What does turtle flavor taste like? ›

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