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Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 8/06/21Updated: 3/02/22

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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 !

bowl of blueberry ice cream

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.

Blueberry Ice Cream@yourhomebasedmom.com

Ingredients Needed

  • Blueberries. I think 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.

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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.
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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.
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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

Not only is this delicious but it is so darn pretty!  Totally love the color.

Check out more delicious blueberry recipes:

  • Blueberry Bread
  • Blueberry Banana Cake
  • Lemon Blueberry Muffins
  • Fresh Blueberry Pie
  • Lemon Blueberry Coffee Cake
  • You can find all my ice cream recipes here.

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4.75 from 32 votes
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Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream

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
Cook:10 minutes
Freeze:6 hours
Total:6 hours 20 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. William Klein says

    Posted on 10/29 at 1:51 pm

    Easy and tasty. What more could you want.

    Hint: Add 2 tbs of food grade glycerin to keep it from freezing too hard in the freezer.

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  2. Ruby says

    Posted on 9/28 at 11:38 pm

    Hi I would like to ask whether what is half and half?
    Is it half milk and half whipping cream?
    Then if it’s half milk then I have to add another one more cup of milk too?
    Is that a same milk?
    Please advise. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 10/7 at 10:22 am

      Half and half is half whole milk and half heavy whipping cream. You can substitute it out for more milk and more whipping cream but for some reason I don’t think the recipe tastes quite as good but it still works.

      Reply
  3. Lauri Williams from Pleasant Prairie Farms says

    Posted on 7/19 at 10:23 am

    We have a blueberry farm and I made this last summer and posted the link on my farm page. SO good!!!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne Wilkes says

      Posted on 7/19 at 10:37 am

      How lucky are you to have a blueberry farm!! I’m so glad you loved the ice cream.

      Reply
  4. Deeksha says

    Posted on 8/24 at 12:00 am

    Hello Liegh Anne! This ice cream look amazing. Thank you so much for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 8/25 at 3:09 pm

      Thanks – it’s a good one!

      Reply
  5. Becky says

    Posted on 7/4 at 6:02 pm

    Just made your blueberry ice cream with blueberries picked yesterday, oh my goodness!!!! So good!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 7/5 at 7:31 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
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