Gooseberry Ice Cream

Gooseberry Ice Cream

tangy gooseberry ice cream

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 1h
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 1h 15m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (19 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

226
Calories
18g
Fat
68mg
Cholesterol
19mg
Sodium
14g
Carbohydrates
1g
Protein
Gooseberry Ice Cream

Recipe Description

You will absolutely love this Gooseberry Ice Cream if you decide to make it this summer. When we moved into our house, the first things I bought to plant in the garden were some gooseberry bushes. I love gooseberries and they can be so hard to get in stores, but not many people know that they are really easy to grow.

Heat the gooseberries with sugar and water until they begin to break down. Once cool, mix them with cream in a mixing jug. Add sweetener if the mixture is too tangy. Pour the gooseberry mixture into the ice cream maker and let it churn for about 15 minutes. Transfer to the freezer or eat while soft.

To make Gooseberry Ice Cream, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Gooseberry Ice Cream

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat gooseberries

    5 min
    Step 1 - Gooseberry Ice Cream

    Place 300 grams of gooseberries in a saucepan with 50 grams of caster sugar and a splash of water. Heat until the gooseberries begin to break down.

  2. 2

    Cool

    60 min
    Step 2 - Gooseberry Ice Cream

    Leave the gooseberry mixture to cool and then chill in the fridge.

  3. 3

    Combine cream and gooseberries

    1 min
    Step 3 - Gooseberry Ice Cream

    Mix the gooseberry mixture together in a mixing jug with 300 milliliters of heavy cream.

  4. 4

    Check sweetness

    1 min
    Step 4 - Gooseberry Ice Cream

    Taste the cream and mix in a little confectioners’ sugar if it is too tangy.

  5. 5

    Mix in an ice cream maker

    15 min
    Step 5 - Gooseberry Ice Cream

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to churn the gooseberry ice cream in an ice cream maker for about 15 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve

    Step 6 - Gooseberry Ice Cream

    Serve immediately or store in the freezer for up to two weeks.

This Gooseberry Ice Cream is deliciously sweet yet tangy. You’ll love this delicious ice cream and please come back after you make it to leave a comment with your thoughts!

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Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews)
Maddie Wells
March 30, 2025
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Awesome! Made this with the kids last weekend, and they loved helping with the gooseberries. It's so simple, and the flavour is just lush. Summer vibes in a bowl! Can't wait to make it again!

Jessica Grant
November 10, 2024
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This Gooseberry Ice Cream is just amazin'! I whipped it up on a hot day and it reminded me of summers at my grandma's house. Simple peasy to make, and that sweet-tart flavor is so fresh! Definitely my new fav dessert. Can't wait to share it with the fam!

Tina
August 11, 2024
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Superb!

Ursule Martin
May 13, 2024
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I made this Gooseberry Ice Cream last week for my friends. The flavors are so fresh, just like summer. Perfect on hot days.

Rebecca
May 9, 2024
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Superb

Brad
November 11, 2023
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Best summer treat!

Sarah Johnson
October 15, 2023
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Delicious

Quinn
October 10, 2023
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Dude, this Gooseberry Ice Cream totally slaps! I grew my own gooseberries after movin' in my new place and made this treat. It was super easy and so refreshing on a hot day. Can’t get enough of that tangy sweetness!

Diana
October 4, 2023
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I really enjoyed making the Gooseberry Ice Cream. It was simple and the flavors were just right. We grew gooseberries in our garden and I got to use them fresh. It felt great to create something delicious with my own produce. A lovely treat for the summer.

Katie
July 29, 2023
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Superb ice cream!

Quinn
February 3, 2023
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Delicious. I planted gooseberries years ago, and they finally paid off with this ice cream. The process was easy, and it brought back memories of summer afternoons in my grandma's garden. This recipe is a perfect way to use them.

Silvia
December 24, 2022
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¡Increíblemente deliciosa! La hice y cada bocado me hace sonreír. Siempre soñé con hacer mi propio helado y ahora que tengo mis grosellas, ¡esto es un sueño hecho realidad!

Pamela
September 10, 2021
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Delicious! I made this ice cream with the gooseberries from my garden. After I moved, I planted them right away and now I can enjoy this sweet treat! It's so easy to make and the flavors are just perfect for summer. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

Rachel
May 18, 2021
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I loved making this Gooseberry Ice Cream. My own gooseberries made it so special!

Greg85
December 21, 2020
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Making this Gooseberry Ice Cream was a fantastic experience. I remember planting gooseberry bushes when we moved in. The flavors brought back such great memories. It's super easy to whip up. My kids loved it too, we all had fun!

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