Easy No Churn Blackberry Ice Cream
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3.5
Easy No Churn Blackberry Ice Cream
Description
This no-churn ice cream starts by dissolving sugar into warmed heavy cream, then adding milk and vanilla extract to create a sweet base. After cooling, the mixture is frozen solid in a zip-top bag. The frozen ice cream is then cut into chunks and processed in a food processor until smooth and creamy.
Frozen blackberries are incorporated during processing, turning the dessert a vibrant purple and infusing it with fresh berry flavor. The texture is creamy yet slightly textured from the fruit, resembling a handmade ice cream.
This ice cream can be served immediately after processing for a soft-serve consistency or refrozen for a firmer scoop. The recipe is a convenient option for homemade ice cream without specialized equipment.
Notes advise working quickly to break up frozen chunks well, which helps the processor work efficiently. Processing the blackberries first may ease blending and is recommended as an experiment for future attempts. Adding chocolate chunks is a suggested optional enhancement.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 3/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 12 ounces blackberries frozen
Instructions
- Mix the heavy cream and sugar in a saucepan and heat until the sugar dissolves. Take off the heat and add the milk and vanilla. Update: You can skip the stove and just stir the sugar into the cream, it will dissolve more slowly than if you heat it up, but it will dissolve.
- Cool the mixture and then pour it into a gallon sized zip lock bag. You can set the bag in a bowl to make this easier. Close the bag securely and lay it flat on a baking sheet. Put it in the freezer and freeze solid. I left mine overnight.
- Cut open the bag and break up the mixture into pieces. I used a knife to cut off chunks. Put them in a food processor and process until smooth. This will take a couple of minutes. Scrape down the machine and redistribute the chunks a few times to help your machine out.
- When the machine runs freely and the ice cream is smooth,
- Add in the frozen berries. The machine will take a while, but it will eventually get all the berries pureed into the ice cream. Redistribute the berries a few times during the process.
- Scrape the ice cream into a loaf pan and smooth it out. Cover with foil and place back in the freezer until firm enough to scoop.
- Scoop and enjoy (then start dreaming up your next batch!)
Notes
- Break up frozen ice cream mixture into small pieces to help the processor blend more easily.
- Try processing frozen berries separately first to make blending smoother and faster.
- Chocolate chunks can be added for extra texture and flavor.
- Serve after processing for a soft-serve texture or freeze longer for a firmer consistency.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 419kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 30g | 46% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 231mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 1353IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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