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Easy No-Churn Red White and Blue Swirl Ice Cream Bars

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A quick and easy no-churn ice cream bar recipe featuring patriotic red, white, and blue swirls, perfect for summer celebrations like the Fourth of July.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups (480 ml) heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) strawberry or raspberry puree
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) blueberry puree
  • Red food coloring (optional, a few drops)
  • Blue food coloring (optional, a few drops)
  • Ice cream bar molds or popsicle molds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the berry purees: Blend 1/4 cup each of strawberries (or raspberries) and blueberries separately until smooth. If needed, strain to remove seeds. Add a few drops of red or blue food coloring to intensify colors. Set aside. (10 minutes)
  2. Whip the cream: In a large mixing bowl, beat 2 cups (480 ml) of heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form. (5 minutes)
  3. Mix in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla: Gently fold in one 14 oz (396 g) can of sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the whipped cream. Use a spatula to keep the mixture airy—don’t overmix or it will deflate. (3 minutes)
  4. Divide the base: Split the ice cream base evenly into three bowls. Leave one plain (white), add the strawberry puree to the second, and the blueberry puree to the third. Fold each gently until combined. (5 minutes)
  5. Layer and swirl: Spoon the red, white, and blue mixtures alternately into your molds. Use a skewer or knife to swirl the colors gently, creating a marbled effect without fully blending. (7 minutes)
  6. Freeze: Insert sticks if your molds don’t have them, then freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight until solid.
  7. Unmold and serve: To release, briefly run warm water over the outside of the molds and gently pull the bars out. Serve immediately for best texture.

Notes

Whip cream to soft peaks to avoid grainy texture. Fold condensed milk gently to keep mixture airy. Use smooth berry purees without seeds for best texture. Swirl colors gently to create marbled effect without overmixing. Freeze at least 6 hours for firm bars. Store in airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

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Keywords: no-churn ice cream, red white and blue, patriotic dessert, summer treat, ice cream bars, easy ice cream recipe, Fourth of July dessert

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