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Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 25 minutes + 3 hours freezing
  • Yield: 12 servings

Description

This homemade blueberry ice cream recipe is a deliciously creamy and fruity treat perfect for any occasion. Made with fresh blueberries, lemon juice, sugar, whole milk, and heavy whipping cream, this ice cream offers a rich, smooth texture and vibrant flavor. The blueberry base is cooked, pureed, and then churned to perfection, resulting in a refreshing dessert that's easy to make at home with an ice cream maker.

Ingredients

Blueberry Base

  • 2 cups blueberries
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cup granulated sugar

Dairy Mixture

  • 1½ cups whole milk
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions

  1. Cook the Blueberries: In a medium saucepan, combine 2 cups of blueberries, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1 cup of granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sugar dissolves completely.
  2. Simmer the Mixture: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. During this time, the mixture will thicken and intensify in flavor.
  3. Cool and Process: Remove the saucepan from heat and chill the blueberry mixture until it is completely cooled. Then, use a food processor, blender, or immersion blender to process the mixture until smooth and free of lumps.
  4. Combine with Dairy: Stir in 1½ cups of whole milk and 2 cups of heavy whipping cream into the pureed blueberry mixture, blending well to ensure a consistent texture.
  5. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the combined mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions, typically for about 20-30 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
  6. Freeze Until Firm: Transfer the churned ice cream into freezer-safe containers and freeze for at least 3 hours, or until it's firm enough to scoop.

Notes

  • For extra blueberry flavor, stir in some fresh blueberries just before finishing the churn.
  • If you don’t have an ice cream maker, pour the mixture into a shallow container and freeze, stirring every 30 minutes to break up ice crystals until firm.
  • Use fresh or frozen blueberries depending on season availability.
  • Make sure the blueberry mixture is completely cooled before adding the dairy to prevent curdling.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/homemade-blueberry-ice-cream-recipe/