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Creamy No-Churn Red White Blue Ice Cream Recipe Easy Patriotic Dessert

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A quick and easy no-churn ice cream featuring vibrant red, white, and blue layers made with fresh berries and a creamy base. Perfect for patriotic celebrations and summer gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy cream, cold
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh strawberries or raspberries, pureed
  • Optional: a few drops of red food coloring
  • 1 cup (150 g) fresh blueberries, pureed or lightly mashed
  • Optional: natural blue food coloring (like butterfly pea powder)
  • About 1 cup (240 ml) of the plain cream base reserved before mixing with berries

Instructions

  1. Chill your mixing bowl and beaters in the fridge for at least 15 minutes before starting.
  2. Puree the strawberries (or raspberries) and blueberries separately using a blender or food processor. Alternatively, mash lightly with a fork for chunkier texture. Set aside.
  3. Pour the cold heavy cream into the chilled mixing bowl. Beat on medium-high speed with an electric mixer until soft peaks form (about 3-4 minutes).
  4. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract with a spatula, being careful not to deflate the whipped cream. The mixture should look smooth and creamy.
  5. Scoop about 1 cup (240 ml) of the plain cream base into a small bowl for the white layer. The rest will be combined with berry purees for the red and blue layers.
  6. Fold the strawberry puree into one portion of the cream base until well combined but still fluffy. Repeat with the blueberry puree and the remaining cream base.
  7. In a loaf pan or airtight container, spoon the red layer evenly along the bottom. Add the white layer next, smoothing the top gently, then finish with the blue layer. Use a spatula to create swirls if desired.
  8. Cover tightly with plastic wrap or a lid. Freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until firm.
  9. Remove from the freezer 10 minutes before serving to soften slightly for easier scooping.

Notes

Use ripe fresh berries for best color and flavor. Frozen berries can be used if thawed and drained well to avoid watery ice cream. Avoid overmixing whipped cream after adding berries to keep texture light. Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before serving for easier scooping. Keep freezer temperature consistent to prevent icy crystals.

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Keywords: no-churn ice cream, patriotic dessert, red white blue ice cream, easy ice cream recipe, summer dessert, Fourth of July dessert

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