Tangy Red Currant Ice Cream

Red currants naturally contain pectin which acts as a thickener in this ice cream, giving a creamy texture without eggs. The intense acidity of the red berries is refreshing in the summer heat and imparts a beautiful, vibrant pink color without artificial dyes.
🕒 Prep Time 30 mins
🍳 Cook Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 hrs
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 220 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Immersion blender
  • Fine sieve
  • Saucepan
  • Ice cream maker

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Blend the currants and pass through a sieve.

Tip: Currant seeds are hard; definitely strain for silky texture.
2

Heat milk and cream with sugar until dissolved. Cool down.

Tip: Just dissolve the sugar, no need to boil.
3

Mix cold dairy with fruit puree, lemon juice, and vanilla.

Tip: Lemon juice fixes the color.
4

Freeze in a machine or container.

Tip: Acidic fruit ice creams are more refreshing than milky ones.

Recipe FAQ

It's too sour.
Red currant acidity varies. Taste the puree before adding sugar and increase sugar if needed.
Can I use frozen currants?
Yes, works perfectly; sometimes they are even juicier after thawing.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Red Currants (stripped)
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2/3 cup Milk
  • 2/3 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract