Step 1
Freeze ice cream maker bowl according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Step 2
In large mixing bowl whisk together milk, cream, vanilla, and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Chill mixture until ready to use.
Step 3
While cream mixture is chilling, prepare berry swirl by stirring berries and sugar together over medium heat in small saucepot or skillet until mixture comes to a boil. Gently boil 3-5 minutes until sugar dissolves, berries pop their skins, and the syrup thickens. Turn mixture into a bowl and chill until ready to use.
Step 4
Turn ice cream maker on, whisk mixture again; then pour mixture into the bowl of the ice cream maker, Churn for 25 to 30 minutes or until it reaches a “soft-serve” consistency.
Step 5
Spoon half of the ice cream into a 1-quart container with a tight-fitting lid and top with half of the berry mixture. Add the rest of the ice cream and top with remaining berries. Use a few turns with a knife to swirl the berries into the ice cream.
Cover the container and freeze at least 3 hours or more before serving.