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Scoops of blueberry ice cream in a white bowl, garnished with fresh blueberries and a spoon.

Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe

Lori Mauer
Churn up this homemade Blueberry Ice Cream recipe, bursting with fresh, sweet berries. A delightful, creamy frozen treat perfect for summer!
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 316 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups heavy cream cold
  • 1 cup whole milk cold

Instructions
 

  • In a saucepan, combine blueberries and sugar. Cook over medium heat until blueberries start to burst and sugar dissolves (about 10 minutes).
    Blueberries and sugar in a saucepan for blueberry ice cream.
  • Cook for about 5 more minutes, using a spoon or spatula to pop the blueberries more if needed. Allow mixture to cool and thicken.
    Cooking blueberry mixture in a saucepan for Blueberry Ice Cream.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooled blueberry mixture with vanilla extract, heavy cream, and whole milk.
    Mixing blueberry ice cream base in a bowl with fresh blueberries.
  • Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, usually about 20-30 minutes.
    Churning blueberry ice cream mixture in an ice cream maker.
  • Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
    Blueberry ice cream mixture in a loaf pan with waffle cones.

Nutrition

Calories: 316kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gSodium: 28mgFiber: 1g
Keyword Blueberry Ice Cream
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