Easy and refreshing fruit ice cream recipe, summer is served!
A fresh and quick dessert, perfect for the hottest days
Summer has arrived, and with it, the desire for freshness and taste. To beat the heat, there’s nothing better than homemade ice cream, genuine and customizable to your taste. But who said you need an ice cream maker to make good ice cream? With the fruit ice cream recipe, you can create a delicious and refreshing dessert in just a few minutes with simple ingredients. All you need is fresh seasonal fruit, cream, and condensed milk, with a pinch of sugar to create a creamy and flavorful ice cream that will conquer both young and old alike.
Choose your favorite fruit and make an irresistible ice cream
The beauty of fruit ice cream lies in its versatility. You can use any type of fresh fruit, from strawberries and raspberries to bananas and peaches, blueberries as in this case, or mix different varieties for an even more original taste. For an extra touch of indulgence, you can add chocolate flakes, chopped nuts, or drops of melted chocolate.
Fruit ice cream is a healthy, refreshing, and easy-to-prepare dessert. It’s a great alternative to industrial ice creams, often high in sugars and fats. With this basic recipe, you can unleash your creativity and create ever new and delicious flavors!
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Rest time: 4 Hours
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 6People
- Cooking methods: No cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer
- Energy 479.43 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 38.55 (g) of which sugars 33.34 (g)
- Proteins 5.13 (g)
- Fat 34.52 (g) of which saturated 1.68 (g)of which unsaturated 1.07 (g)
- Fibers 2.53 (g)
- Sodium 39.58 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 195 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 28 oz fresh fruit (net of waste, whichever you prefer)
- 2 cups heavy cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 6 oz condensed milk
- 2 tablespoons rum (or a sweet liqueur of choice)
Tools
tools used
- Immersion Blender Braun Hand Blender MQ10.001PWH + 600ml Measuring Cup, 5 YEARS WARRANTY, Lightweight, EasyTwist System for Easy Accessory Change, Splash Control Technology
- Strainer Fackelmann Fine Mesh Strainer, Stainless Steel, Ergonomic Handle, Dishwasher Safe, Diameter 4 inches, Length 9 inches
- Loaf Pan Relaxdays 10027917 Anthracite Cake Pan, Rectangular, Non-Stick, Baking Pan for Bread and Loaf Cake, 12×5 inches, Anthracite
Steps for easy fruit ice cream recipe
Start by washing and thoroughly drying the fruit, and cut it into small pieces. In this case, I used blueberries, so no need to cut them. Blend with an immersion blender until you get a smooth mixture without pieces. Strain the juice obtained using a fine-mesh strainer.
Pour the condensed milk and liqueur into the obtained juice, mix well, and set aside. Meanwhile, whip the cream until stiff. Pour the fruit mixture into the whipped cream, mix with slow movements from bottom to top, without deflating the ice cream, mix well.
Pour the mixture into a fairly large loaf pan and place in the freezer for 3/5 hours. Take it out of the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving. Or, if you have an ice cream maker, churn for 15/20 minutes and serve as soon as ready.
Storage, variations of the easy fruit ice cream recipe
The ice cream covered with film, in the container, can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. With this fruit ice cream base, you can create delicious semifreddo. Add blended fruit pieces, chopped cookies, chocolate chips, or nuts, pour the mixture into a loaf pan, and freeze for at least 4 hours. Your fruit semifreddo will be a guaranteed success!
