Fruit ice cream: the recipe for making it without an ice cream maker

Here is a simple recipe for making delicious fruit ice cream without using an ice cream maker:

Ingredients:
500 g of fresh fruit of your choice (strawberries, blueberries, mango, peaches, etc.)
250 g of Greek yogurt or fruit yogurt
Juice of half a lemon (optional, to give freshness)
100 g of icing sugar (optional, depending on the desired sweetness)
200 ml of whipped cream
Method:

Preparing the fruit:
Wash and cut the fresh fruit into small pieces. Remove any unwanted seeds or bark.
Prepare the frozen base:
In a large bowl, mix the Greek yogurt with the icing sugar (if using) and the lemon juice (if desired). This will be the creamy base of the ice cream.
Fruit mixture:
blend the fresh fruit with a blender until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous. If you prefer, you can add a little sugar while stirring to soften the fruit.
Incorporate the fruit into the frozen base:
Add the fruit puree to the previously prepared yoghurt base and mix gently until a smooth mixture is obtained.
Whip the cream:
In another bowl, beat the fresh whipped cream until soft peaks form. Make sure the cream is very cold for optimal whipping.
Adding the whipped cream:
Gently incorporate the whipped cream into the yogurt and fruit mixture, mixing with delicate movements from bottom to top so as not to dismantle the cream.

Frozen:
Pour ice cream mixture into a freezer-safe container. Cover the container with a sheet of cling film, making sure it adheres to the surface of the ice to avoid the formation of ice crystals.
Place the ice cream in the freezer and let it solidify for at least 4-6 hours, or preferably overnight.
Serving:
Once the ice cream has completely solidified, remove the container from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.
Serve fruit ice cream in ice cream cups or cones and enjoy this delicious summer treat!

This homemade fruit ice cream is creamy, rich in flavor and perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. It’s a fantastic healthier alternative to packaged ice cream and can be customized with your favorite seasonal fruit.

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