Place the cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment (or a large bowl with a handheld mixer) and beat the cream on medium, then medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
Pour the sweetened condensed milk and the vanilla into the bowl of whipped cream, and fold the whipped cream in until only a few bright white streaks remain.
Pour the mixture into a 2-quart freezer-safe container with a lid, and smooth the top.
Cover tightly and place in the freezer until firm (at least 4 hours).
Serve right from the freezer. It will not need to thaw at all to be scoopable.
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Originally posted on the blog in 2013. In 2017, photos the same, recipe steps tweaked slightly, video new; in 2023, more text resources added.Nutrition information is approximate per quart of ice cream and should not be relied upon.