Is it possible to make rolled ice cream at home?

Yes! You can make rolled ice cream at home with just a flat metal tray, a freezer, and a few simple ingredients. No machine required. Chill the tray, mix your creamy base, spread it thin, and roll once frozen — it's surprisingly simple and super fun.

What is the liquid used to make rolled ice cream?

The typical liquid base includes heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. Some recipes add whole milk or coconut milk for different textures or dairy-free options. This mixture freezes smoothly and creates a creamy, rollable layer.

How to make ice cream at home in 5 minutes?

If your tray is already frozen and your base is ready, you can pour, spread, and roll your ice cream in 5 minutes. The actual freezing takes time, but the hands-on prep is quick. Try it with the Vanilla Frosty Copycat base for fast results.

How to make rolled ice cream Oreo?

Crush 4–5 Oreos into your cream base before freezing. When it solidifies, roll it up and sprinkle more biscuit crumbs on top. You’ll get that signature cookies-and-cream swirl in every bite.

What makes rolled ice cream better?

Rolled ice cream has a denser, creamier texture thanks to minimal air incorporation. It also freezes faster, meaning fresher flavor and less need for stabilizers. Plus, it’s endlessly customizable and visually impressive.

How to make ice cream at home in 10 minutes?

Pre-freeze your tray and make the cream base ahead. In 10 minutes, you can spread, freeze, and roll a small batch — especially if your freezer is super cold. Add crushed mix-ins like in our Brownie Batter Frosty to enhance flavor without extra prep.

Easy Homemade Frozen Rolled Ice Cream

Name: Easy Homemade Frozen Rolled Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 2 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk; 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional); Crushed Oreos or cookies; Fresh berries or fruit jam; Chocolate chips or drizzle toppings

Ingredients

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1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)

Crushed Oreos or cookies

Fresh berries or fruit jam

Chocolate chips or drizzle toppings

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Instructions

1. Chill a flat metal tray in the freezer for at least 4 hours.

2. Mix heavy cream, condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl.

3. Pour mixture onto the frozen tray and spread thinly (about 1/8 inch).

4. Add toppings or mix-ins evenly across the surface.

5. Freeze tray again until solid (2–3 hours).

6. Scrape and roll using a metal spatula.

7. Stack rolls in a cup, top as desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For dairy-free, use coconut cream and a plant-based condensed milk.

Freeze trays in advance for quicker prep.

Best served fresh after rolling to keep texture smooth.

Author: EmilyFrost
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Method: Frozen Treat
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 290
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 65mg