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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!
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.
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.
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.
Tips from Leigh Anne
- 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.
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.
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Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh or frozen blueberries
- 1 1/2 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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Kathy says
I am wondering about using this to make ice cream sandwiches. Either big sugar cookies or lemon sugar cookies. They should be gorgeous and yummy (I hope!).
Leigh Anne says
Would make a delicious ice cream sandwich!
Lauren says
I made this for a big group of ladies last weekend, and it was a hit! So very delicious. Thank you!
Leigh Anne says
So glad everyone loved it!
Erin says
I made this last night and it was delicious! It was so creamy. I read another comment about it being way too sweet and almost added less sugar because my husband doesn’t like it super sweet but I didn’t and it was perfect! I am glad I followed the recipe, if I had added less sugar I think it would have just tasted like creamy blueberries. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe! It is the only one I will use for blueberry ice cream!
Leigh Anne says
Erin, I am so glad you tried it and loved it!! Thanks for letting me know.
Lindsay says
I just made this and, although I followed the recipe exactly, it is extremely, cloyingly, overpoweringly sweet. I would cut the sugar in half next time. My husband and I are in agreement that there is just way too much sugar in this recipe.
Leigh Anne says
Lindsay, Everyone’s “sweet” tastes are different. I am sure it would be delicious with less sugar too.
Mae says
Ah it looks SO GOOD! I wish wish wish I had an ice cream maker… *sigh*… I just wrote a blog post about my attempt at making pseudo-ice cream with my regular everyday blender, and some frozen bananas. I was feeling really good about it until I saw your decadent creation! 😉 Mine tastes great and all, but yours is just so pretty!
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Leigh Anne says
Mae, I am sure your ice cream was wonderful too – love that you can make it in the blender.
shelby says
i have a question can you make this in a freezer like old fashion ice cream please let me know I don’t have a ice cream maker
Leigh Anne says
I have only made it in an ice cream maker