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Vintage 4th of July Ice Cream (Red White & Blue, 1902 Style)

This patriotic no-churn ice cream is inspired by a 4th of July menu listed in The American Family Receipt Book from 1902. It layers nostalgic flavor and color with homemade raspberry jam for red, a creamy vanilla base for white, and fresh blueberries for blue. Perfectly festive, naturally sweetened, and easy to make without an ice cream maker.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Freeze Time 12 hours

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar for jam
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries for topping and folding

Instructions
 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
  2. Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Beat again until thick and smooth.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the raspberries, 2 tbsp sugar, and lemon juice for about 10 minutes, mashing and stirring until a thick jam forms. Let cool.
  4. Fold the raspberry jam into the cream mixture, swirling to create red streaks.
  5. Pour mixture into a loaf pan. Fold in fresh blueberries and top with extra berries in the shape of a flag.
  6. Freeze for at least 12 hours before serving.

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Notes

  • Use fresh berries: Fresh raspberries and blueberries will give the best flavor and natural color, especially if avoiding artificial dyes.
 
  • Don’t overmix the jam: Gently swirl in the raspberry jam to maintain beautiful red streaks instead of blending fully.
 
  • Use a metal loaf pan for freezing: Metal containers freeze faster and more evenly than glass or ceramic, giving your ice cream a better texture.