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How to make no churn ice cream with strawberries and blueberries – and no special equipment. It's simple, creamy, refreshing, and fun for the whole family!
Why you'll love my no churn berry ice cream
- You can skip the stove and oven with this no-cook process. Just mix and freeze.
- This delicious ice cream uses 5 basic ingredients and simple kitchen tools.
- You only need 10 minutes of prep and it's ready to freeze.
- The whole family loves this creamy, fruity treat on warm days. Make it with the kids and basically be a rockstar!
Ingredients for berry no churn ice cream
- Strawberries and Blueberries: These add a fresh burst of sweet and tart flavors to this ice cream. And how about that irresistible purple color?
- Heavy Whipping Cream: A thick cream that becomes light and fluffy when whipped. It adds a rich, creamy texture to this very simple dessert.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: This standard bakery pantry ingredient adds creaminess and sweetness to this ice cream, making it plenty sweet without the need to add extra sugar.
- Vanilla Extract: Extracted from vanilla beans, this adds a warm, floral aroma that enhances the sweetness of the berries.
How to make my berry ice cream step by step
Wash the strawberries and blueberries; remove stems. Puree strawberries and blueberries in a food processor or blender.
Mix this fruit puree with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla.
Whip heavy whipping cream separately until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whipped cream into fruit mix.
Pour into freezer-safe container, smooth the surface, and cover. Freeze at least 6 hours.
To serve, rest the ice cream at least 30 minutes at room temperature for optimal texture.
Recipe variations
- Add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the ice cream mixture to brighten the strawberries and blueberries.
- Whisk maple syrup into the mixture for a natural sweetness that complements the berries.
- Swap half the heavy whipping cream with Greek yogurt for a tangy twist that pairs well with the berries.
- Stir in chocolate chips or drizzle with chocolate ganache for a whole other level of satisfaction.
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No Churn Berry Ice Cream
How to make no churn ice cream with strawberries and blueberries – and no special equipment. It's simple, creamy, refreshing, and fun for the whole family!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Strawberries, 1 ½ cups or 225 grams
- 8 ounces Blueberries, 1 ½ cups or 225 grams
- 1 pint Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 (14-ounce can) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Wash the STRAWBERRIES and BLUEBERRIES and remove the stems.
- Place in the food processor and blend until pureed.Note: If you prefer fruit pieces in your ice cream, stop the processor when it's coarsely chopped, remove about 1 cup, and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the SWEETENED CONDENSED MILK, VANILLA EXTRACT, and PUREED FRUIT until well-combined and set aside.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whip the HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM on medium-high speed until medium peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
- Gently fold this into the fruit mixture, taking care not to deflate the cream.
- Transfer the ice cream mixture into the freezer storage container and smooth out the surface.
- Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap and freeze on a flat surface for 6 hours, or until firm.
- To serve, rest the ice cream at least 30 minutes at room temperature for optimal texture.
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Recipe Notes
- Make sure the heavy whipping cream is very cold before you start. This helps it whip up faster and get fluffier.
- Fold the whipped cream gently with the fruit mixture to keep the mixture light and airy.
- Tightly cover the ice cream with plastic wrap to help prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Wait at least 6 hours for the ice cream to freeze completely. I find it's easiest to leave it overnight.
- If the ice cream is too hard to scoop when serving, continue resting it as room temperature, checking it at 15-minute intervals.
Equipment
- 7-cup food processor or any blender
- electric hand mixer or whisk
- 8-cup freezer storage container with lid or standard sized loaf pan
- spatula
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 45mg | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 592IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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JB says
Welp, this is my new favorite ice cream treat. We demolished it this week. I love that it calls for fresh strawberries and blueberries – and that you don’t have to cook them or push them through a sieve. Just too easy!!! Thanks for another winner!
Adrianne says
This was extremely delicious. The first time I tried it, I used frozen strawberries. They were too big, and some did not break down in my Nutribullet. So we decided that next time, I should use thawed fruit.
But the consistency was VERY creamy. So creamy, that I wondered if I could make this with a lower fat whipped cream and still get good results. But I still have half a container of heavy whipping cream, so...
I used mangoes and bananas this time. Just made it, it's in the freezer now.
I think I may have rushed through it and may have de-whipped my whipped cream when I was stirring in the sweetened condensed milk. We'll see how it comes out...I'll come back and update.
Traci says
Yay! Well it sounds like you made it your own and YUM! Hope your version turned out to your liking. Thanks for sharing your experience! Enjoy!
Freida says
I made this last night replacing the fresh fruit with a frozen 4 berry mix. After it was in the freezer overnight, we had the ice cream for dessert today. After a couple spoonfuls, I heard "mmmm" from my husband, then "mmmmm" from my son, then I went "mmmm". Needless to say we loved it! I think I'll be making it again in the near future. Thanks for the recipe!
The Kitchen Girl says
Oh yayyy! I'm so glad to inspire your dessert this weekend 🙂 Thanks so much for letting me know ... much appreciated!
Bj says
Just made this, absolutely delicious and hasn’t even froze yet.i just had to lick the spoon!
I usually make a custard base churned ice cream. This is so much easier and flavor is wonderful.
I did substitute frozen black cherries since it’s what I had on hand and added about 1/4 tsp of almond extract.
This will be my go to recipe for ice cream and will be trying with different types of fruit . Uhm maybe coconut pineapple?!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yayyyy! I'm so glad you love this as much as I do. Isn't no-churn ice cream revolutionary?! I love the black cherry and almond add-in!!! Thanks for taking the time to leave feedback
Sandra says
Hi
I really want to make this what would you recommend to replace the dairy and sweetened condensed milk ?
The Kitchen Girl says
Hi Sandra, apologies for the delayed response. I have not tried substituting those ingredients in this recipe so I can't answer your question. I'll reach out to you if I come up with it. Thanks!
Soniya says
Both my boys love ice cream and I am always looking for easy recipes... This looks amazing and can't wait to try it! Perfect summer treat
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome, Soniya! So glad you can enjoy making ice cream the easy way 🙂 Thanks!
Taylor Kiser says
Oh yum!! I love how easy this is to make! No churn is awesome!!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Taylor! Glad you think so 🙂
Jenn says
This is SOOO fabulous! I love that I don't need a fancy ice cream maker to make this summertime treat!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yep! It's the best! Thanks, Jenn 🙂
Pam Greer says
I just picked up a bunch of berries from the grocery store and some whipping cream. I was going to make a shortcake, but this is so much easier! Thanks!
The Kitchen Girl says
Haha yep! No churn ice cream means no oven necessary Enjoy, Pam!
Beth says
I can't believe how simple this delicious ice cream is to make! I was skeptical about the texture, but the texture is lovely! Thanks for a great easy recipe!
The Kitchen Girl says
Yay thanks, Beth! So glad you think so 🙂 No churn ice cream is surprisingly creamy!
kim says
Love this recipe! It was easy and had so much delicious flavor! A new family favorite!
The Kitchen Girl says
Awesome Kim! Thank you!! So glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
Annissa says
I've never made no-churn ice cream before. Looks much easier and quicker than getting out the ice cream maker. I'm so excited to try this!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks Annissa, glad you can enjoy this one. No churn ice cream is the only way to go 🙂
Sue says
You had me at triple berry, the color is mesmerizing!!
The Kitchen Girl says
Hehe thanks Sue! Yes, and the fact that it's no churn ice cream make it evennnnn better
Shashi says
No churn ice creams are my favorite and this looks so absolutely delicious with all those berries!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Shashi...glad you already love the no churn ice cream
Alex says
How delicious this ice cream is - the berries give it such a gorgeous colour, and I love that it is no-churn!
The Kitchen Girl says
Thanks, Alex! Yes, the no churn ice cream part means we'll actually make it