Mixed Berry Ice Cream with Chocolate Chips

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Fruity, refreshing creamy and delicious homemade ice cream
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Homemade ice cream is the best, and when it’s made with a few simple ingredients like this mixed berry ice cream, it will become your new favorite ice cream recipe.

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This is the best ice cream! Its creamy texture and a burst of fresh fruit flavors, this homemade mixed berry ice cream is sure to be a hit at any gathering.

🤍Why you will love this recipe

  • Flavor! The combination of fresh ripe berries is the perfect match for ice cream.
  • Creamy! The use of high-quality cream combined with the fresh berry mixture creates the perfect consistency.
The ingredients: chocolate chips, coconut sugar, vanilla, whipping cream and milk, berries

Here is What You Will Need

This is an overview of the ingredients and steps to make this recipe; scroll down for a printable recipe card with exact measurements and detailed instructions.

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🛒Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream
  • Whole Milk
  • Coconut Sugar
  • Frozen or Fresh Berries
  • Vanilla Extract

🥄Equipment

How to make mixed berry ice cream

The use of an ice cream maker makes this recipe super easy to make!. This recipe does not require a custard ice cream base made with egg yolks so there is no preparation of an ice cream base.

Even though the eggs enhance the creaminess and keep the ice cream from melting too quickly, I prefer the quick version.

To simplify the process, all of the ingredients are added to the bowl of an ice cream maker. It takes about 45 minutes to an hour for the cream and berries to turn into a creamy delicious treat.

ice cream all mixed up in the freezer bowl

Once you taste freshly churned ice cream, it will be hard to think about eating store-bought ice cream! For a treat, try breaking up pieces of homemade dark chocolate instead of chocolate chips in the ice cream!

Ingredient notes and substitutions

Berries – Any combination of berries can be used in this recipe, and they can be fresh or frozen.

If you use frozen berries be sure to completely drain the liquid from them before adding them to the ice cream mixture. which will help to keep the ice cream thick and creamy.

Heavy Cream – I prefer to use heavy whipping cream when I make homemade ice cream. I you are looking to cut back on fat content, you can use light cream in place of heavy cream.

Sugar – I like to use coconut sugar, but regular sugar can also be used. This recipe uses minimal sugar, but you can add 1/4 to 1/2 cup more for sweeter ice cream. but you can use regular sugar too.

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What to serve with homemade ice cream

Homemade ice cream tastes great with thumbprint cookies, chocolate chip cookies chocolate fudge cake or toffee crunch.

How to store homemade ice cream

If the ice cream is ready before it’s time to serve it, store it in the ice cream bowl from ice cream maker in the freezer.

If there is any leftover ice cream, store it in a tightly sealed freezer container (a sealed loaf pan works well for this) for for up to three months.

Recipe variations

Chang up the fruit – Replace the berries with chopped fresh cherries or peaches.

Lemon Zest – Brighten up the flavor by adding a half teaspoon of lemon zest.

💡Tip

  • Make sure the freezer bowl is completely frozen overnight. Take the bowl out of the freezer just before you pour the ingredients into the bowl. This will ensure that the ice cream will begin freezing immediately.
How do I prevent ice crystals from forming in my homemade ice cream?

Make sure your ice cream mixture is chilled before you start the churning process. After it’s been made, store the ice cream with a layer of plastic wrap directly on the surface which will help prevent ice crystals.

Can I use honey or maple syrup to sweeten the ice cream instead of sugar?

Yes, you can replace the sugar with an equal amount of honey or maple syrup. Keep in mind that the texture of the ice cream may be altered slightly.

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Mixed Berry Ice Cream with Chocolate Chunks

Fruity, refreshing creamy and delicious homemade ice cream
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Churn Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: mixed berry ice cream
Servings: 8
Calories: 473kcal
Author: Anne
Scale this Recipe 8

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whipping cream
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar or granulted sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 2 cups mixed berries
  • 4 ounces dark chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Place the berries into a bowl and sprinkle them with 1/4 cup coconut sugar and let them sit for 30 minutes.
  • Mix the cream and sugar together with a wire whisk and blend well. Add the vanilla and set it aside.
  • Drain the berries and coarsely chop them.
  • Add the berries to the cream mixture and pour the mixture into the frozen freezer bowl
  • Turn the ice cream maker on and churn for 30 minutes
  • Stir in the chocolate chunks by hand.

Notes

Store ice cream in a freezer safe container for up to three months.
 
See article above for tips, variations and more!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 89mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 1083IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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