Vanilla Berry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe
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This Vanilla Berry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe is made using a vanilla base with blueberry and/or strawberries sauce swirled throughout.
The simpler things in life is something I’ve grown to appreciate. Fresh cream with berries is certainly one of those. The combination of the two is a perfect pair, especially on a hot summer’s day. In frozen form, it’s an even more perfect combination. This Vanilla Berry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe uses a basic vanilla base, with delicious colorful swirls of blueberry and strawberry sauce throughout. It’s like summer in a bowl!
So when the next heat wave hits, don’t sweat it. Pull out that ice cream maker and whip up a batch of this Vanilla Berry Swirl Ice Cream, then grab a spoon and find a cool place to kick up your feet and enjoy a bowl with your favorite people. Happy churning, y’all!
Vanilla Berry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe notes:
- The recipe below makes enough blueberry and strawberry sauce to have extra for adding more to top off the ice cream for a berry-licious extravaganza. Yum! The berry sauces are fantastic for adding to yogurt or pound cake too. And they are so easy to make. I used a slightly adapted Blueberry Sauce recipe from The Perfect Scoop by David Lebovitz, who just so happens to know a thing or two about cooking delectable treats.
- Vanilla Bean Paste is perfect in ice cream and is an excellent substitute for regular vanilla extract. Use in equal amounts.
- A dependable ice cream maker is crucial. We have both an outdoor electric ice cream churn that requires packing it with ice and rock salt, as well as an indoor countertop electric ice cream maker that uses a freezer bowl. Both work great. Unless I’m making a large batch of ice cream I usually use the indoor countertop ice cream maker. It’s quick too! Usually about 30 minutes or less to completely churn ice cream.
- When making ice cream, be sure to allow enough time for the ice cream base to chill thoroughly. Don’t cut corners on the chill time. Chilling the base overnight is even better!
Vanilla Berry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe
Vanilla Berry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe
A homemade ice cream made with a vanilla base and berry sauce swirls, perfect for summer.
Ingredients
- For vanilla ice cream base:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For berry sauce: (use amounts for either blueberry or strawberry)
- 3/4 pound of blueberries OR 1 pound of strawberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
For vanilla ice cream base:
- Whisk together cream, milk, sugar, salt and vanilla until sugar dissolves. Stir well.
- Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, up to 24 hours.
- Pour mixture into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's directions.
- When ice cream has finished churning, layer the ice cream and berry sauce (instructions below) in a freezer-safe container. Cover and freeze until firm.
For berry sauce:
- Combine berries and sugar in saucepan over medium heat until berries start to release juices. If making strawberry sauce, mash about half of the strawberries.
- Mix cornstarch with cold water, and lemon juice until smooth. Add to berry/sugar mixture. Stir well.
- Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer for about 3 minutes,stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in extract.
- Let cool, cover and refrigerate, or serve warm as a topping.
Notes
Berry Sauce slightly adapted from David Lebovitz's, The Perfect Scoop.
This looks incredible! I love the simple flavors and the very vanilla ice cream! It all sounds so good!
Oh I really need to make ice cream…think it must happen today!!! Here is my kiddos favorite ice cream flavor ; )
Brownie Batter
http://www.eat2gather.net/2012/07/food/recipes/brownie-batter-ice-cream/
So beautiful — and perfect for the 4th!
This is the perfect Independence Day dessert!
So yeah, totally pinned both yours and Robyn’s recipes today! I am finally getting around to using my ice cream maker more these days and I just don’t know if I can go back to just any ol’ flavor now!
Oh my. I love the idea of ice cream Sundays/sundaes. Punny!
Loving this series!
Gorgeous! Love ice cream with simple, seasonal flavors like this! Adding to my “must make” list…
Oh for heavens sake. Now I need ice cream for breakfast.
YUM! July is the perfect time for ice cream like this!
Ice cream perfection!
I so need to get out my ice cream maker and make some ice cream! Your cold, creamy, deliciousness in a bowl has convinced me to do so!
Amy, this ice cream is gorgeous! I definitely want some! 🙂
Perfect dessert for Sunday evening with the family.
Beautiful and looks so gorgeous – love the berries this time of year!
sounds good, but I find that cooking the base makes a smoother, creamer ice cream
The ice cream looks awesome. Hope you’re having a great vacation!
The ease of use of newer ice cream machines is both good and bad…bad only because I can make and devour a whole lot of homemade ice cream! Nothing beats a great vanilla either; it’s the best vehicle for sauces especially ones using fresh summer fruits like these. Looks beautiful to boot!
I made this Coconut and Dark Chocolate recently for a barbecue; it is so dang good!
http://www.creative-culinary.com/coconut-and-dark-chocolate-chunk-ice-cream/
This needs to happen soon in my kitchen!
Oh yes please! I need to be eating this right now!