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No-Churn Mixed Berry Ice Cream

17/11/2023

No-churn mixed berry ice cream can be a delicious summertime dessert that you can easily make at home. Here is the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 500 grams of frozen or fresh mixed berries (such as raspberries, blueberries, blackberries, and wild strawberries)
  • 200 grams of granulated sugar or powdered sugar (based on your sweetness preference)
  • 500 ml of fresh whipping cream
  • 200 ml of condensed milk

Preparation

  1. Start by placing the mixed berries in a blender and blend them until you get a smooth puree.
  2. If you haven’t used powdered sugar, you can grind the granulated sugar into powder using a blender or a food processor to help it dissolve more easily. Add the sugar to the berry puree and mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl, whip the fresh cream until it is frothy but not too stiff.
  4. Gently fold in the condensed milk into the whipped cream, trying not to deflate it.
  5. Combine the berry puree with the whipped cream and condensed milk and fold gently to keep the mixture light.
  6. Pour the mixture into a suitable freezing container (such as a metal baking pan or a container with a lid).
  7. Cover the container with a lid or parchment paper and place it in the freezer.
  8. After about 2 hours, when it starts to firm up, remove it from the freezer and stir with a fork to break up any ice crystals and make the ice cream creamier.
  9. Repeat the stirring process every 1-2 hours for an additional 3-4 times.
  10. After about 6-8 hours, the ice cream should be well solidified and ready to be served. Leave it at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving to make it softer.

Curiosity

Ice cream, a food loved around the world, has very ancient roots, dating back to Asia, and even the ancient Romans and Egyptians knew primitive forms of frozen desserts. In Italy, the ice cream as we know it today began to gain popularity during the Renaissance, thanks to the Medici’s chef, Bernardo Buontalenti, who is often cited as one of the fathers of modern ice cream. The use of cream and sugars in its preparation has helped to differentiate the flavor and texture that we know and love today.