Red white and blue ice cream for 4th of July
This no churn red white and blue ice cream is a fun, festive way to celebrate the 4th of July, or any patriotic occasion.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Heavy cream
- 14 oz Condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon Salt (optional)
- Red and blue food color
- ¼ cup Patriotic m&ms (optional)
- ⅛ cup Patriotic sprinkles
Instructions
- Whip the cream in a cold mixing bowl until soft peaks form. About 3 to 4 minutes, then set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with vanilla extract and salt until combined.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture. Don’t stir, fold until no streaks remain.
- Divide the mixture evenly into three bowls. Leave one as-is (white), color the second with red food coloring, and the third with blue. Stir each until fully blended.
- Alternate spoonfuls of red, white, and blue into a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Continue until all the mixtures are used up.
- If you want a marbled ice cream, use a skewer or butter knife to gently swirl the colors for a marbled look. Avoid overmixing. If you prefer a block pattern, skip this step.
- Top with sprinkles and or m and ms.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap or foil and freeze for 6 hours or overnight, until firm.
Notes
- Gel food coloring gives more vibrant colors without watering down the mixture.
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters to help the cream whip faster and hold its shape.
- For added flavor, stir in a teaspoon of strawberry or berry-flavored gelatin to the red and blue portions before swirling.
- Want some crunch? Add sprinkles or crushed cookies before freezing.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–10 minutes before scooping for the best texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 364kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 242mgSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1007IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 180mgIron: 0.2mg
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