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Red White & Blue Marble Ice Cream

Red white & blue marble ice cream with no-churn swirls of strawberry jam, creamy vanilla, and deep blueberry ribbons. Dense, scoopable, and frozen in a loaf pan for bold, fireworks-style marbling.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freeze 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cup heavy whipping cream Cold
  • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 salt Pinch
Strawberry Swirl
  • 1 cup fresh strawberries Hulled and chopped
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Blueberry Swirl
  • 1 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
Optional Garnish
  • 1 fresh strawberries Sliced
  • 1 fresh blueberries
  • 1 white sprinkles or star-shaped confetti sprinkles

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 hand mixer

Method
 

Make the strawberry swirl
  1. Combine chopped fresh strawberries, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture breaks down and turns jammy.
  2. Remove the strawberry mixture from the heat and mash slightly. Let it cool completely before using.
Make the blueberry swirl
  1. Combine fresh blueberries, 2 tbsp granulated sugar, and 1 tsp lemon juice in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick and deeply colored.
  2. Remove the blueberry mixture from the heat and mash slightly. Let it cool completely before using.
Whip the cream and form the base
  1. In a large chilled bowl, beat cold heavy whipping cream with a hand mixer on high until stiff peaks form, about 3–4 minutes. Do not over-whip.
  2. Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk, pure vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the whipped cream until fully combined. Mix just until fluffy and not deflated.
Marble and freeze
  1. Pour half the ice cream base into a 9x5 loaf pan. Drop spoonfuls of the strawberry swirl and blueberry swirl over the base layer, using about half of each.
  2. Layer the remaining ice cream base on top of the swirls. Add the remaining strawberry swirl and blueberry swirl on top.
  3. Run a knife or skewer through the pan in wide S-shaped strokes, 3–4 passes only. Stop after 3–4 passes to keep bold, defined red, white, and blue ribbons.
  4. Cover tightly with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface. Freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until completely set.
Serve
  1. Remove the ice cream from the freezer 5 minutes before scooping. Scoop into bowls or cones and top with sliced fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, and white sprinkles or star-shaped confetti sprinkles before serving immediately.

Notes

For clean, bold marbling, keep both swirls completely cool before layering and limit the swirling to 3–4 wide S-strokes. Store covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks; it will be firmer after the first few days—let it sit 5–10 minutes for easier scooping. Freezing is yes. Dietary swap: use lactose-free sweetened condensed milk and lactose-free heavy cream if needed for lactose-free results.