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    Home » Desserts » Ice Cream & Popsicles » Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

    Easy Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream

    Jun 18, 2022 · by Valentina · 28 Comments

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    Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream is no-churn and super easy to make. Packed with seasonal fresh strawberries, it's the essence of summer!Top view of Strawberry Swirl No-Churn Ice Cream in a small white mug with strawberry on top.

    I love SO many flavors of ice cream, but in the summer, it doesn't get much more delicious than using seasonal sweet and juicy strawberries in recipes.

    This no-churn Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream is a perfect example.

    Whole, fresh strawberries on wood table.

    Ingredients for Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream


    • fresh strawberries
    • sweetened condensed milk
    • pure vanilla extract
    • heavy cream
    • sugar

    Can you use frozen strawberries?


    You can use frozen strawberries if fresh are not in season -- just let them thaw before you begin the recipe.

    How to Make it


    - Wash, dry and remove the stems from the strawberries. Add 1pound of them to a food processor and set aside. Finely chop the remaining ½ pound of strawberries and add them to a small sauce pan.

    - Add the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla to the sauce pan and place it over medium heat. Once the strawberries are hot, turn the heat to a low simmer. Let them cook until they turn into a thick syrup. Set aside to cool.

    - Add the sweetened condensed milk and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the food processor with the other strawberries and blend until smooth. Set aside.Strawberries and sweetened condensed milk in food processor.

    - Whip the cream until stiff peaks from. Then add the mixture from the food processor to the bowl and use a large rubber spatula to fold everything together until it’s evenly blended.Swirled Strawberry Ice Cream in a bread pan on red and white striped cloth.

    - Pour the mixture into a container that will hold at least 1½ quarts, and cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 hour.

    - Then drizzle it with the strawberry mixture from the sauce pan and use a knife to swirl it in, being sure it reaches deep into the mix. Cover with the plastic wrap again, and freeze for at least another 4 hours and ideally overnight.

    (More detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.)

    Close up of Strawberry Swirl No-Chrun Ice Cream in a white cup.

    Churn vs. No-Churn Ice Cream


    • Churning means to move around vigorously. And in the case of making ice cream, it means to turn milk or cream in a machine to make butter.
    • No-churn ice cream is exactly that — ice cream that has not been churned. No machine is needed to make it.
    • No-churn ice cream is the probably the fastest way to make ice cream.
    • Both no-churn and churned ice creams can be delicious. In my experience churned ice creams can have a smoother, creamier texture. Does that make them better? No, just different.

    I hope you love every last scoop of this Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream!

    More summer strawberry recipes:

    • Minty Lime Strawberry Cups
    • Strawberry Rosemary Cake
    • Strawberry Frangipane Toast
    • Strawberry Avocado Salsa

    More summer no-churn ice cream recipes:

    • No-Churn Pineapple Guava Ice Cream
    • No-Churn Cherry Ice Cream with Chocolate
    Close up of Strawberry Swirl No-Chrun Ice Cream in a white cup.

    Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream Recipe

    Valentina K. Wein
    Strawberry Swirl Ice Cream is no-churn and super easy to make. Packed with seasonal fresh strawberries, it's the essence of summer!
    *Makes about 1½ quarts
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 7 mins
    Freezing Time 5 hrs
    Total Time 5 hrs 22 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 264 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ pounds fresh strawberries, divided (see notes)
    • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, divided
    • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
    • 2 cups heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • Prepare the strawberries. Wash, dry and remove the stems from the strawberries. Add 1-pound of them to a food processor fitted with the blade attachment and set aside. Finely chop the remaining ½ pound of strawberries. Set aside.
    • Cook the chopped strawberries with the sugar and vanilla. Add them to a small sauce pan with the sugar and 1 teaspoon of the vanilla. Place over medium heat and once the strawberries are very hot, turn the heat to a low simmer. Let them cook until they break down, and becomes almost like a thick, somewhat chunky syrup, about 7 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
    • Blend the other strawberries with the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla. Add the sweetened condensed milk and remaining 1 teaspoon of vanilla to the food processor with the other strawberries and blend until smooth. Set aside.
    • Whip the cream and mix with other ingredients. Pour the cream into a large mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to whip until stiff peaks from. Then add the mixture from the food processor to the bowl and use a large rubber spatula to fold everything together until it’s evenly blended.
    • Freeze and swirl. Pour into a container that will hold at least 1½ quarts, preferably a large/long bread pan. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and place in the freezer for 1 hour. Then drizzle it with the strawberry mixture from the sauce pan and use a knife to swirl it in, being sure it reaches deep into the mix. Cover with the plastic wrap again, and freeze for at least another 4 hours and ideally overnight.

    Notes

    Calorie count is only an estimate.
    Keywords ice cream with fruit, dessert for summer party, fresh strawberry recipes
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    Comments

    1. John / Kitchen Riffs

      July 25, 2018 at 8:23 am

      No-churn ice cream is so easy and so good, isn't it? LOVE it! And such a nice way to use all the summer fruit we're enjoying. Strawberry ice cream is good stuff, and this looks exceptional. Thanks!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 28, 2018 at 10:16 pm

        Yes! I can't get enough summer berries and stone fruits! Thank you! 🙂

        Reply
    2. David @ Spiced

      July 27, 2018 at 4:18 am

      This sounds amazing, Valentina! I love a good strawberry ice cream, and the fact that this one is no-churn makes it even easier. (Like you, I enjoy a good churned ice cream, too...they're just a little more involved.) Sign me up for a bowl or three of this one! 🙂

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 27, 2018 at 2:00 pm

        You got it. 🙂 Thanks!

        Reply
    3. David

      July 27, 2018 at 11:08 am

      This looks just fantastic, Valentina! And I love that your chocolate chip cookie recipe doesn’t have nuts. I know it sounds funny, but I really prefer my chocolatey dessert without chunks of nuts in them! It’s not that I wouldn’t eat one mind you… 😉 someone gave me a very similar recipe years ago, and I lost it. I’m very excited to have this now - like you, I like my ice cream machine, but sometimes it’s nice just to have a recipe like this to throw in the freezer.

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 27, 2018 at 2:04 pm

        I'm the same, David. I'd prefer the cookie without nuts, BUT wouldn't turn one down with, if there wasn't an option. 😉 Enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Cookilicious

      July 27, 2018 at 1:23 pm

      Strawberry ice cream at this time of the year is most preferred. Nothing like a bowl of ice cream & Netflix! Nice recipe.

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 27, 2018 at 2:04 pm

        Totally agree! Thanks! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Madi

      July 27, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      You can never go wrong with homemade ice cream! Strawberry is one of my favorite flavors!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 27, 2018 at 2:52 pm

        I agree and thank you! 😀

        Reply
    6. Claudia Lamascolo

      July 27, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Strawberry is always been my dear dads favorite, I wish he was still here to make it for him but I can in his memory.. looks delicious thanks for this wonderful memory

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 28, 2018 at 10:17 pm

        Aww, I hope making this brings happy memories to you. Thank you. 🙂

        Reply
    7. Morgan Eisenberg

      July 27, 2018 at 3:37 pm

      This ice cream looks delicious!!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 28, 2018 at 10:18 pm

        Thanks so much, Morgan! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sandi

      July 27, 2018 at 4:39 pm

      My kids love strawberries so this is perfect for them.

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 28, 2018 at 10:18 pm

        Yay! Hope you all love it! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Sondria

      July 27, 2018 at 8:17 pm

      I love no-churn ice cream, it's so good. You don't think it's going to taste like real ice cream but it totally does. And I have to agree with you about using all the summer fruit while you can.

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 28, 2018 at 10:20 pm

        Thanks so much Sondria. Yes, the first time I made a no-churn ice cream I was skeptical, and then happily surprised. 🙂

        Reply
    10. iza

      July 27, 2018 at 11:02 pm

      this ice cream looks very tasty

      Reply
      • valentina

        July 28, 2018 at 10:20 pm

        Thanks so much, Iza. Hope you try it.

        Reply
    11. sippitysup

      July 28, 2018 at 7:45 am

      Strawberry is my favorite when it comes to classic flavors of ice cream. I think it's why they developed the phrase 'pretty in pink'. GREG

      Reply
    12. valentina

      July 28, 2018 at 10:22 pm

      I love that theory, Greg. 🙂

      Reply
    13. Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina

      June 18, 2022 at 10:44 pm

      Oh my goodness, this looks absolutely the best strawberry ice cream EVER! My husband would be delirious if he could have a huge bowl of it! I think I'll surprise him for Father's Day. Thank you for the recipe Valentina!
      Ciao, xoxo
      Roz

      Reply
      • valentina

        June 22, 2022 at 12:44 pm

        Hi Roz, Thanks so much for this lovely comment. I hope you and your husband love it! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    14. Liz

      June 19, 2022 at 6:30 am

      Looks like the best way to use fresh sweet summer strawberries. And you can't beat no-churn ice cream!! Will add this to my list of ice creams to make this season!!!

      Reply
      • valentina

        June 22, 2022 at 12:49 pm

        Thanks, Liz. Hope you love it! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply
    15. Jeff the Chef @ Make It Like a Man!

      June 22, 2022 at 3:30 am

      That ice cream looks fantastic! That gorgeous pink color is to die for. And fresh strawberries are just now in season where I live.

      Reply
      • valentina

        June 22, 2022 at 12:50 pm

        Don't you just love strawberry season? I can't get enough. Thanks for visiting, Jeff, and enjoy! 🙂 ~Valentina

        Reply

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