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Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/06/23Updated: 4/28/25

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This fresh, smooth and creamy blueberry ice cream is the perfect way to enjoy those fresh blueberries this season. Not only is it delicious but it is pretty!

bowl of blueberry ice cream

Why You’ll Love This Recipe!

My husband declared this, “the BEST ice cream you have ever made!” This comment was not made once but made multiple times each time he enjoyed his bowl full of fresh homemade blueberry ice cream.

Don’t just take his word for it, try it because this really is the best ice cream I’ve ever made and I’ve made a lot of ice cream. It’s the perfect summer treat.

two bowls of blueberry ice cream

Ingredients Needed

  • Blueberries, fresh give you the best flavor but frozen will also work.
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Salt
  • Milk, I use a combination of whole milk, heavy cream and half and half.

What Is Half And Half?

I am often asked what half and half is.  It is a combination of whole milk and whipping cream.  If you don’t have half and half where you live (I think it may be an American thing) just use more whipping cream and whole milk in place of the half and half – a 1:1 ratio. But if you can buy half and half, I highly recommend doing so.

scoop of blueberry ice cream

How to Make Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe

  • Puree blueberries in blender.
  • Add blueberry mixture and sugar into a medium saucepan and stir over medium low heat, until sugar dissolves.
  • Refrigerate mixture until cold.
  • Add in vanilla, salt, milk, 1/2 and 1/2 and cream. Blend together.
  • Pour into ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s directions.
  • Freeze to allow ice cream to set up and ripen.
overhead shot of two bowls of blueberry ice cream

Tips from Leigh Anne

  1. This ice cream takes a little planning as the ice cream base needs to be cooled after cooking. I also like to let the ice cream harden up in the freezer after it has been processed to make it more scoop-able.
  2. You can enjoy it straight out of the ice cream maker but it will have more of the consistency of soft serve ice cream.
  3. You can add in any type of berry you like using this ice cream base. Try a combination of berries for even more great flavor.
bowl of blueberry ice cream with a spoon in it

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen blueberries?

Earlier in the day I had gone to a local blueberry farm and picked a bucket full of fresh blueberries to use but I am sure you could also use frozen but you’ll get a fresher flavor with fresh berries of course! 

How long will blueberry ice cream last in the freezer?

Stored in an airtight, insulated ice cream container it will last for a couple of weeks.

What kind of ice cream freezer do you use?

This is my favorite ice cream maker.

Do I have to use an ice cream maker?

This homemade ice cream recipe is designed to be made in an ice cream maker and is not meant to be a no churn ice cream.

Pair this with

  • Blueberry Pie
  • Berry Crisp
  • Blueberry Dump Cake
  • Marionberry Cobbler

Check out more delicious blueberry recipes:

  • Blueberry Bread
  • Blueberry Banana Cake
  • Lemon Blueberry Muffins
  • Mini Blueberry Pies
  • Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake

And make sure to check out all of my ice cream recipes.

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4.92 from 89 votes
bowl of blueberry ice cream

Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
This fresh blueberry ice cream is the perfect way to enjoy those fresh blueberries this season. Not only is it delicious but it is pretty !
serves: 8 servings
Prep:10 minutes minutes
Cook:10 minutes minutes
Freeze:6 hours hours
Total:6 hours hours 20 minutes minutes
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vanilla
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 cups whipping cream

Instructions

  • Puree blueberries in blender.
  • Add pureed blueberries and sugar in sauce pan and stir, warming until sugar dissolves.
  • Refrigerate mixture until cold.
  • Add in vanilla, salt, milk, 1/2 and 1/2 and cream. Mix.
  • Pour into ice cream maker and churn.
  • Freeze to allow ice cream to set up and ripen.

Tips & Notes:

  • This ice cream takes a little planning as the ice cream base needs to be cooled after cooking. I also like to let the ice cream harden up in the freezer after it has been processed to make it more scoop-able.
  • You can enjoy it straight out of the ice cream maker but it will have more of the consistency of soft serve ice cream.
  • You can add in any type of berry you like using this ice cream base. Try a combination of berries for even more great flavor.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 504kcal (25%) Carbohydrates: 65g (22%) Protein: 4g (8%) Fat: 27g (42%) Saturated Fat: 16g (100%) Cholesterol: 96mg (32%) Sodium: 50mg (2%) Potassium: 181mg (5%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 59g (66%) Vitamin A: 1071IU (21%) Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) Calcium: 109mg (11%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
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  1. Richard Mears says

    Posted on 5/2 at 7:58 am

    Tastes very good, my first recipe with my ice cream maker.

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  2. Tania says

    Posted on 1/31 at 10:59 pm

    Absolutely delicious and a beautiful color. I reduced the sugar to 1 1/2 cups and it was perfect sweetness. Split the recipe between my small ice cream churn & my ninja creami. The churn did soft serve texture but being unable to wait, we ate some as is and froze the rest. We will find out how the ninja creami goes tomorrow.

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