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    Home » Recipes » Frozen Treats

    Published: Feb 25, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    5 Minute Berry Ice Cream

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    With this quick 5 minute berry ice cream recipe, you can have a tasty treat that takes practically no time at all to make. This creamy sherbet is perfect for summer heat waves and using up frozen fruit.

    an upclose view of a bowl filled with berry ice cream topped with frozen mixed berries

    Frozen treats are always in season here in Florida, haha, but if you're looking for a sweet treat you can feel good about eating all summer long, then this fruity ice cream is perfect!

    This isn't our first fruity ice cream recipe. If you check out our Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream, you'll see that we're big fans of fruit in our frozen desserts. But the speed and convenience of this recipe help it rank higher in our hearts.

    Made with your favorite frozen fruits, this recipe is perfect for adding in some needed vitamins and fiber while enjoying every spoonful. You will love this mixed berry sherbet!

    Why This Recipe Works

    1. It's quick and easy. You only need three ingredients and a blender, and within 5 minutes, you've got a dessert ready to dig into. When I say this recipe is fast and easy, I truly mean it!
    2. It's delicious and adjustable. Use a mixed berry blend as we do, or simply pick a single berry option like plain strawberries or blueberries. There are so many tasty possibilities!
    3. A healthier alternative. With less added fats and sugars than traditional ice cream and more fruits in every bite, this is a treat you can feel great about serving up to your family.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🧾 Substitutions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Storage
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
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    🥘 Ingredients

    Frozen fruit- Use already frozen fruit for this recipe because it will help to make it thick and chilled like ice cream. Using fresh fruits will not turn out well. The colder the fruit, the better. If using fresh, you'll need to add ice cubes.

    Heavy cream- Adding in heavy cream will give us a richer, creamier taste and consistency that makes this dessert feel more like the ice cream we already know and love.

    Powdered sugar- For added sweetness to help cut down on the tart taste of some of the berries, you'll want to add in powdered sugar. This will add sweetness without changing the consistency like granulated sugar would do.

    For specific quantities, see the recipe card below.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Measuring Cups
    • Blender
    • Serving Bowls and Spoons

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make 5 Minute Berry Ice Cream with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    aerial view of mixed frozen berries in a blender

    Add your frozen fruit to a blender and pulverize it briefly to break it into smaller chunks.

    aerial view of a blender with chopped frozen fruit and powdered sugar inside

    Add ½ cup of powdered sugar and mix again to combine.

    milk added to sugar and berry mixture in a blender, aerial view

    Add in the heavy cream and mix again.

    aerial view of blender with berry ice cream inside

    Make sure to scrape down the sides of the blender. Continue until smooth and creamy.

    Divide into serving bowls and top with more fruit if desired.

    Serve immediately and enjoy!

    🧾 Substitutions

    Frozen fruit: You can use any frozen fruit! I usually just use a 16 ounce package of mixed frozen berries, but you can easily use frozen strawberries or other berries instead. Fresh berries that you froze yourself or a bag of already frozen fruit from the store should both work fine.

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Extra sweetness

    You can add up to another ½ cup of additional powdered sugar for a sweeter dessert. I find that ½ cup is perfect, but if your fruit is a little more on the tart side, you may wish to add in more.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Storage

    I recommend only making this recipe right before serving because once you refreeze it, the texture changes, and it isn't as smooth and creamy as it once was.

    You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to a week. But it's best when served fresh and right after making it.

    💭 FAQs

    Can I use a different sweetener?

    If you want to use a different sweetener for this recipe, I would recommend sticking with softer textured sugars or sugar free alternatives like Truvia. If using wet sweeteners like honey, add it in last and only "to taste" because too much can make the recipe into a smoothie consistency instead of like ice cream.

    What's the difference between sorbet and sherbet?

    The two are very similar, and the names are often interchanged, but traditionally, sherbet is made with dairy, and sorbet is made without. We use dairy in this recipe because we use heavy cream for added fats and consistency.

    What's healthier, sherbet, sorbet, or ice cream?

    When comparing sorbet, sherbet, and ice cream, you'll find more nutrients in sherbet than the other two, but more fats, calcium, and protein than sorbet. Both sorbet and sherbet contain fewer fats, sugars, and calories than ice cream.

    aerial view of a bowl of mixed berry ice cream with frozen fruits in it

    More great frozen recipes to check out soon

    • No Bake Smores Ice Cream Pie
    • Vanilla Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Chocolate Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Toasted Marshmallow Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Homemade Shamrock Shake

    📖 Recipe

    upclose view of a bowl filled with 5 minute berry ice cream inside and topped with frozen mixed berries
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    5 Minute Berry Ice Cream

    With this quick 5 minute berry ice cream recipe, you can have a tasty treat that takes practically no time at all to make. This creamy sherbet is perfect for summer heat waves and using up frozen fruit.
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Servings: 2 servings
    Calories: 398kcal
    Cost Recipe $4.81 / Serving $2.41
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    Equipment

    • Measuring Cups
    • Blender
    • Serving Bowls and Spoons

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Frozen Mixed Berries (16oz bag) ($4.24)
    • ½ cup Powdered Sugar ($0.45)
    • ½ cup Cold Heavy Whipping Cream ($0.12)

    Instructions

    • Add your frozen fruit to a blender and pulverize it briefly to break it into smaller chunks.
    • Add ½ cup of powdered sugar and mix again to combine.
    • Add in the heavy cream and mix again.
    • Make sure to scrape down the sides of the blender. Continue until smooth and creamy.
    • Divide into serving bowls and top with more fruit if desired.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy!

    Notes

    Substitutions

    • Frozen fruit: You can use any frozen fruit! I usually just use a 16 ounce package of mixed frozen berries, but you can easily use frozen strawberries or other berries instead. Fresh berries that you froze yourself or a bag of already frozen fruit from the store should both work fine.

    Recipe Tips

    • Extra sweetness. You can add up to another ½ cup of additional powdered sugar for a sweeter dessert. I find that ½ cup is perfect, but if your fruit is a little more on the tart side, you may wish to add in more.

    Storage

    • I recommend only making this recipe right before serving because once you refreeze it, the texture changes, and it isn't as smooth and creamy as it once was.
    • You can freeze it in an airtight container for up to a week. But it's best when served fresh and right after making it.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 141mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 946IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.4mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
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