Description
Cranberry Ice Cream is a delightful frozen treat that combines the tartness of fresh cranberries with a creamy, rich base. This vibrant dessert is perfect for summer picnics or holiday gatherings, delivering a burst of flavor in every scoop. With its beautiful hue and refreshing taste, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse cranberries and cook them with sugar in a saucepan over medium heat until they burst, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Blend the cooked cranberries with lemon juice until smooth.
- In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and cranberry puree until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to chill.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (about 20-25 minutes) until soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg