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Red, White, and Blue Swirl Ice Cream

This ice cream features a vanilla custard base mixed with fresh strawberries and blueberries, creating vibrant swirls of red, white, and blue. The mixture is churned until smooth and creamy, with a soft-textured final appearance that melts quickly in the mouth. The colorful presentation and layered flavors evoke summer festivities and patriotic celebrations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream chilled
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups fresh strawberries hulled and chopped
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries rinsed

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Ice cream maker
  • Rubber spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Combine the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in a medium saucepan. Place over medium heat and whisk until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Heat for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside.
    2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  2. Meanwhile, puree the strawberries in a blender until smooth. Transfer to a fine mesh sieve placed over a bowl and press through with a spatula to remove seeds, creating a smooth strawberry puree.
    3 cups fresh strawberries
  3. Once the cream mixture has cooled slightly, pour it into a mixing bowl. Stir in the strawberry puree until fully combined. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or until thoroughly cold.
    2 cups heavy cream, 3 cups fresh strawberries
  4. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically about 20-25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  5. During the last 5 minutes of churning, gradually add the blueberries, allowing them to disperse evenly throughout the ice cream. Once the churning is complete, transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container.
    1 cup fresh blueberries
  6. Swirl in additional strawberry and blueberry preserves or whole berries if desired, then freeze the ice cream for at least 4 hours or until firm. Serve scoops with visible swirls of red, white, and blue for a colorful presentation.

Notes

For Best Results: Use ripe, fresh berries. Adjust sweetness by adding more or less sugar. To make a layered swirl effect, layer flavors in the freezer before the final freeze.