Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Make the strawberry swirl
- 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.
- Remove the strawberry mixture from the heat and mash slightly. Let it cool completely before using.
Make the blueberry swirl
- 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.
- Remove the blueberry mixture from the heat and mash slightly. Let it cool completely before using.
Whip the cream and form the base
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- Layer the remaining ice cream base on top of the swirls. Add the remaining strawberry swirl and blueberry swirl on top.
- 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.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap, pressing it directly onto the surface. Freeze for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, until completely set.
Serve
- 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.
