Fresh Fruit Ice Cream
Indulge in the creamy, dreamy delight of homemade Fresh Fruit Ice Cream, a summertime favorite bursting with vibrant, natural flavors. This easy-to-make recipe combines your choice of fresh fruits—be it sweet strawberries, tropical mangoes, ripe peaches, or juicy blueberries—with a velvety blend of heavy cream, whole milk, and a touch of vanilla extract. Sweetened to perfection with granulated sugar, the fruit puree lends both a bold taste and stunning color to this all-natural ice cream, while an optional splash of lemon juice brightens every bite. Crafted without eggs or cooking, this no-cook recipe can be whipped up in just 15 minutes and churned in your ice cream maker to achieve that perfect soft-serve texture before firming up in the freezer. Perfect for scooping into bowls or piling onto cones, this Fresh Fruit Ice Cream is a must-try dessert that’s as refreshing as it is customizable.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh fruit (e.g., strawberries, mangoes, peaches, or blueberries)
- 0.75 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional, for added brightness)
Instructions
Wash, hull, and chop the fresh fruit into small pieces if necessary.
Blend the fruit with the sugar in a blender or food processor until smooth. If you prefer smoother ice cream, you can strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds or pulp.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the fruit puree, heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and lemon juice (if using). Whisk until fully combined.
Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically around 20-25 minutes, until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2-4 hours to allow it to firm up.
Serve the ice cream scooped into bowls or cones and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1651 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.6 g | 253% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 130 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.8 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 194.7 g | ||
| Protein | 7.3 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 216 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 838 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
