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Patriotic Ice Cream

This homemade ice cream combines fresh red, white, and blue ingredients to create a layered dessert with a creamy, smooth texture. The recipe involves preparing fruit purees and whipped cream, then freezing the mixture until firm. The final appearance features vibrant, colorful layers with a soft, scoopable consistency.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup strawberry puree made from fresh strawberries, blended and sweetened
  • 1 cup blueberry puree made from fresh blueberries, blended and sweetened
  • 2 cups heavy cream chilled
  • 1/2 cup sugar for whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1 cup cotton candy or whipped cream for white layer

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Blender or food processor
  • Loaf pan or ice cream mold
  • Plastic wrap or lid

Method
 

  1. Prepare the fruit purees: Blend fresh strawberries with a little sugar until smooth for the red layer, and blend blueberries similarly for the blue layer. Transfer each puree to separate bowls and set aside.
  2. Whip the heavy cream: Using a mixer, whip the chilled heavy cream with sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form, indicating a light and fluffy texture.
  3. Divide the whipped cream into three equal portions. Gently fold the cotton candy or pre-whipped white cream into one portion to create a white layer. Keep one portion plain for the red layer.
  4. Layer the mixture: Pour the red strawberry puree into the bottom of the loaf pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula. Follow with the white whipped cream mixture, smoothing the surface neatly.
  5. Add the blue blueberry puree on top of the white layer, smoothing to create a vibrant, layered appearance. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or a lid.
  6. Freeze the layered mixture for at least 6 hours or until fully set. Once frozen, soften slightly before scooping for serving.