- 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.
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.
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
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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
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