Description
A visually stunning and delicious ice cream that embodies the spirit of summer celebrations with vibrant blue and red layers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Blue food coloring
- Red food coloring
- Optional toppings: whipped cream and fresh berries
Instructions
- Combine the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl.
- Whip the mixture until fluffy and soft peaks form.
- Divide the mixture evenly between two bowls.
- Add blue food coloring to one bowl and red food coloring to the other, stirring gently.
- Layer spoonfuls of the blue and red mixtures into a loaf pan, alternating between colors.
- Swirl gently with a skewer or knife to create a marbled effect.
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 4 hours to set.
- Scoop into bowls or cones and serve with optional toppings.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider substituting half of the heavy cream with Greek yogurt. Make-ahead tips: prepare a day in advance and freeze on the day of your gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ice cream, patriotic dessert, summer treat, Independence Day, festive food