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.
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
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. Beat again until thick and smooth.
- 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.
- Fold the raspberry jam into the cream mixture, swirling to create red streaks.
- Pour mixture into a loaf pan. Fold in fresh blueberries and top with extra berries in the shape of a flag.
- 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.