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Creamy No-Churn Strawberry Balsamic Swirl Ice Cream

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A luscious, easy no-churn ice cream featuring a creamy base swirled with a tangy-sweet strawberry balsamic compote. Perfect for warm weather and made without an ice cream machine.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream (480 ml)
  • 1 can (14 oz / 396 g) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 pint fresh strawberries (about 450 g), hulled and halved
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (50 g)
  • 2 tablespoons good quality balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Make the Strawberry Balsamic Compote: In a medium saucepan, combine strawberries, sugar, balsamic vinegar, and lemon juice. Simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened to a jam-like consistency, about 15 minutes. Remove from heat and cool completely.
  2. Whip the Cream: In a large chilled bowl, beat heavy whipping cream with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until soft peaks form, about 10 minutes.
  3. Combine Sweetened Condensed Milk and Vanilla: In a separate bowl, stir sweetened condensed milk with vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until smooth.
  4. Fold Ingredients Together: Gently fold the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream using a spatula. Then fold in half of the cooled strawberry balsamic compote.
  5. Layer and Swirl: Pour half of the ice cream base into a freezer-safe container. Dollop spoonfuls of the remaining compote over the base, then top with the rest of the ice cream mixture. Use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the compote gently through the ice cream.
  6. Freeze: Cover the container tightly and freeze for at least 4 hours or overnight until firm but scoopable.

Notes

Chill your mixing bowl and beaters before whipping cream for better volume. Avoid overwhipping cream to prevent turning it into butter. Let ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before scooping for best texture. Use aged balsamic vinegar for subtle sweetness. Can substitute coconut cream and dairy-free condensed milk for a dairy-free version.

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