Description
This Cranberry Ice Cream recipe combines the creamy sweetness of vanilla ice cream with the tart and fruity flavors of whole cranberry sauce and dried cranberries. It’s a delightful, easy-to-make frozen dessert perfect for holiday treats or anytime you crave a refreshing and flavorful ice cream twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 48 oz vanilla ice cream
- 14 oz whole cranberry sauce (canned)
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Soften the ice cream: Let the vanilla ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes until it softens slightly, making it easier to mix.
- Mix cranberry sauce: Place the softened vanilla ice cream in a mixer bowl, add the whole cranberry sauce, and mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Fold in dried cranberries: Gently fold the dried cranberries into the ice cream mixture using a spatula to evenly distribute them without deflating the ice cream.
- Refreeze: Transfer the cranberry ice cream back to its container and freeze for several hours or overnight to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Allow ice cream to soften slightly to ensure easy mixing without melting completely.
- Use whole cranberry sauce for texture; jellied sauce is not recommended.
- Folding dried cranberries helps keep their shape and adds chewy texture.
- Freezing overnight gives the best consistency and flavor blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry ice cream, homemade ice cream, cranberry dessert, vanilla ice cream, holiday dessert
