Step 1

Pour heavy cream into the chilled bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes or until stiff peaks form.

Step 2

Unhook and remove the bowl from the stand mixer. Pour in the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and 1/4 cup salted caramel sauce. With a rubber spatula, fold the creamy mixture together until well combined.

Step 3

Transfer half of the ice cream base into the prepared loaf pan. Drizzle 2 to 4 tablespoons caramel sauce on top. Add remaining ice cream base. Spread it into an even layer. Smooth it out on top. Cover and freeze 2 hours, or until thick and creamy (consistency of soft-serve).

Step 4

Remove pan from freezer. With a spoon, swirl in 2 to 4 tablespoons caramel sauce on top. Tightly wrap the loaf pan in a double layer of plastic wrap. Return to freezer until fully set (an additional 3 to 4 hours, but preferably overnight). When it’s ready, the consistency should be firm and scoopable.