Here’s a very easy, beginner-friendly strawberry & mango ice cream recipe, explained step by step with clear descriptions. No machine, no cooking.
Easy Strawberry & Mango Ice Cream (No-Churn)
Why this recipe works
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Uses condensed milk so it stays creamy (no ice crystals)
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Uses whipped cream for light, fluffy texture
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Works with fresh or frozen fruit
You can make one flavor or both using the same steps.
🧾 Ingredients
Ice Cream Base
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2 cups cold heavy whipping cream
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1 cup sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Fruit (choose one or both)
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Strawberry: 1 cup strawberries (fresh or frozen)
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Mango: 1 cup ripe mango (fresh or frozen)
Optional:
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1–2 teaspoons sugar or honey (if fruit isn’t sweet)
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Small fruit pieces for texture
🔪 Step-by-Step Directions (With Description)
Step 1: Prepare the fruit
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Wash and chop strawberries or mango
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Blend into a smooth puree
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Taste and add sugar/honey if needed
Why this matters:
Smooth puree gives even flavor and color throughout the ice cream.
Step 2: Whip the cream
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Pour cold whipping cream into a large bowl
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Whip using a whisk or mixer until stiff peaks form
How to tell it’s ready:
When you lift the whisk, the cream stands up and doesn’t fall.
Why this matters:
This replaces the air normally added by an ice-cream machine.
Step 3: Add condensed milk
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Gently fold condensed milk into the whipped cream
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Add vanilla if using
Important:
Fold slowly — do not beat — to keep the mixture fluffy.
Step 4: Add fruit flavor
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Fold in strawberry or mango puree gently
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For a swirl look, mix lightly instead of fully blending
Why this matters:
Gentle mixing keeps the ice cream creamy, not dense.
Step 5: Freeze
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Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container
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Cover tightly with lid or plastic wrap
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Freeze for 6–8 hours or overnight
🍨 How to Serve
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Remove from freezer 5 minutes before scooping
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Scoop and enjoy!
✨ Flavor Options
Strawberry only
Use strawberry puree only.
Mango only
Use mango puree only.
Strawberry-Mango swirl
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Divide ice cream base in half
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Mix one with strawberry, one with mango
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Layer and swirl gently before freezing
🌟 Tips for Best Results
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Use ripe fruit for best flavor
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Cold cream whips better
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Don’t overmix after whipping