Patriotic Neapolitan Ice Cream

Everyone loves a great meal on Memorial Day, and it’s the unofficial beginning of grilling season. On this important day of remembrance, we honor those who served in the armed forces, as Memorial Day is, most importantly, a day to honor the veterans that gave the their lives for their country. At cookouts and celebrations across the nation, and as people are serving their guests many a red, white and blue-themed dish, we hope everyone remembers how our service men and women proudly served us. Happy Memorial Day.

A little extra food coloring goes a long way in creating the perfect colors of the American flag in this simple three layer Ice Cream dish that will wow everyone at your party.

Strawberry Layer

1. 2 cups roughly chopped strawberries
2. 1 1/4 cups sugar
3. 3 cups heavy whipping cream
4. 1 1/2 cups milk
5. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
6. 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
7. Red soft gel paste food color

Vanilla Layer

1. 1 cup sugar
2. 3 cups heavy whipping cream
3. 1 1/2 cups milk
4. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
5. 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Blueberry Layer

1. 2 cups blueberries
2. 1 1/4 cups sugar
3. 1 tablespoon blueberry syrup
4. 3 cups heavy whipping cream
5. 1 1/2 cups milk
6. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
7. Blue soft gel paste food color

Instructions

1. Prepare 3 loaf pans by lining with plastic wrap or nonstick foil; set aside.
2. For strawberry layer, blend strawberries and sugar in blender. Stop blender and stir if necessary to move strawberries around in blender. Continue blending until strawberries are pureed.
3. Combine strawberry puree with cream, milk, lemon juice and vanilla. Add enough red food color to reach desired color.
4. Follow ice cream maker directions to make ice cream.
5. Spread 2 cups ice cream into each prepared loaf pan. Cover with plastic wrap and freeze.
6. Repeat process with vanilla and blueberry ice cream adding layers to the loaf pans. Freeze until solid.
7. Turn pan upside down to remove ice cream. Cut into slices to serve.

Notes

1. An alternative to using plastic wrap or foil-lined loaf pans is to use silicone loaf pans. Silicone loaf pans can be folded back to pop out the layered ice cream for a smooth, even appearance.

Recipe by EVERYDAY Good Thinking