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    Vanilla Milk Ices – Only 3 Ingredients

    December 1, 2017 By Sara McCleary Updated November 29, 2020 - This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vanilla Milk Ices are the lighter, easier alternative to making ice cream popsicles. Only three ingredients, no churning required and they are egg free.

    Milk ices have a firm place in my heart, especially when the warmer weather hits. I love ice cream, I love popsicles, I love ice cream popsicles, but milk ices have their own thing going on.

    Vanilla Milk Ices are the lighter, easier alternative to making ice cream popsicles. Only three ingredients, no churning required and they are egg free.

    As their description indicates, they are a milk ice, or milk popsicle. Not quite an ice cream, which is custard based, in other words, cream/milk and eggs. Milk ices are just that, made from full cream milk and have an icy texture to them once frozen. You need to use full cream milk for this recipe.

    I will be honest, they aren’t for everyone, but I really do like them. Some people can find a milky ice block a little off putting. In the sweltering heat and humidity of an Australian summer they are my go to. I find them far more refreshing than a rich ice cream, and they give a hint of creamy satisfaction that can’t be found in an ice block/popsicle.

    Vanilla Milk Ices are the lighter, easier alternative to making ice cream popsicles. Only three ingredients, no churning required and they are egg free.

    Put your creative hat on with flavours, though I do like to keep it simple. That’s why I am quite partial to these vanilla milk ices.

    Vanilla milk ices taste as described. Frozen vanilla milk, with a hint of sweetness. I don’t add a great deal of sugar, but you may feel you need to inject another couple of teaspoons.

    The sugar added in the quantity I have given simply elevates the vanilla. They have a subtle sweetness.

    A simple recipe with only three ingredients. Plus no fancy pants equipment. But, and this is a big but. Probably not as big as my butt, but it is something to take into consideration.

    Vanilla Milk Ices are the lighter, easier alternative to making ice cream popsicles. Only three ingredients, no churning required and they are egg free.

    Vanilla milk ices are best started a day ahead. I find it’s best when you place the vanilla milk ices mixture in the fridge for 24 hours for the vanilla flavour to truly develop.

    Simmer your ingredients, pop in a container, into the fridge and forget about it for 24 hours. Too easy! You are now free to take your butt out of the kitchen to do other more enjoyable things.

    My other favourite for milk ices is coffee! I am leaving it to you to play around, start with the vanilla milk ices and then go crazy and experiment this summer.

    Sara xxx

    Vanilla Milk Ices are the lighter, easier alternative to making ice cream popsicles. Only three ingredients, no churning required and they are egg free.

    Vanilla Milk Ices

    Recipe Author: Sara McCleary
    Vanilla Milk Ices are the lighter, easier alternative to making ice cream popsicles. Only three ingredients, no churning required and they are egg free.
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 2 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 7 mins
    Course Ice Block
    Cuisine Belly Rumbles Original
    Servings 6 popsicles

    Ingredients

    • 450 ml full cream milk
    • 6 teaspoons (1 ½ tablespoons) caster sugar, (super fine sugar)
    • 1 vanilla pod, (split and seeds scraped)

    Instructions
     

    • Place milk, sugar and vanilla pod with scraped seeds in a saucepan.
    • Bring milk mixture to a simmer and then remove from heat.
    • Place milk mixture in a container in the fridge and leave, covered, for 24 hours.
    • Pour mixture through a sieve and then pour into popsicle moulds.
    • Place in freezer and leave to freeze for at least 3 hours. 
    • Once frozen, remove from moulds and place in a zip lock bag to store in the freezer until devoured.

    Notes

    You will need popsicle moulds that take a total of 500ml.  I ended up with six popsicles using the moulds I had.
    Don't have moulds?  You can use paper or plastic cups, they are a great alternative.
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    Comments

    1. Karrie

      July 02, 2020 at 1:16 am

      Hi
      Could I use vanilla essence instead of vanilla pod?
      If yes, how much vanilla essence should I use?

      Thanks ?

      Reply
      • Sara McCleary

        July 03, 2020 at 11:33 am

        Hi Karrie

        Yes, you can use vanilla essence. I would try 1 teaspoon. Have a taste of the mixture and see if it has the right vanilla kick for you.

        Cheers, Sara

        Reply
    2. Nicola

      May 05, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      Do I leave the milk mixture to cool uncovered before putting it in the fridge for 24 hours?

      Reply
      • Sara McCleary

        May 12, 2020 at 2:06 pm

        Hi Nicola, you could leave it to cool a little before putting it in the fridge if you wish.

        Reply
    3. Keisha Taylor

      April 12, 2020 at 2:43 am

      5 stars
      Love this, exactly what I was looking for, Thank you.
      I'm going to try this out hopefully soon.

      Reply
      • Sara McCleary

        April 20, 2020 at 4:47 pm

        Hi Keisha, I hope you enjoy them 🙂

        Reply
    4. Val Hayward

      December 12, 2017 at 8:39 am

      5 stars
      Hi Sara, this recipe looks yummy - can you tell me please, the sugar measurement - is that 1.5 tablespoons caster?
      Val, x (UK)

      Reply
      • Sara

        December 12, 2017 at 10:01 am

        Hi Val, That measurement did look a little strange didn't it. I've put a few extra spaces in, and yes you are right it is 1.5 tablespoons of caster.

        Reply
        • Val Hayward

          December 13, 2017 at 2:00 am

          Thanks for that, Sara.
          When I was young (more than half a century ago....where's the time gone?), we had an ice-cream van come around, and he sold milk ice creams on a stick - in pretty pastel colours - green (peppermint); orange; lemon; and a blue one, though I cannot remember what the flavour was! Loved them then, and I bet I'll love your recipe too.
          Val H (UK)

          Reply
    5. Diane Wilkins

      December 05, 2017 at 2:45 am

      5 stars
      Yes! Easy and simple ice recipe, which I'm all for. Pinning this!

      Reply
      • Sara

        December 12, 2017 at 9:59 am

        Thanks Diane, it is a super easy one!

        Reply

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