Description
Indulge in the sweet, slightly tart flavor of homemade blueberry ice cream. This easy, no-churn recipe delivers a perfectly creamy texture without needing an ice cream maker, packed with fresh, vibrant blueberries.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk, cold
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for the blueberry swirl)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (for the blueberry swirl)
Instructions
- Prepare the Blueberry Swirl: In a small saucepan, combine the blueberries, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the mixture thickens slightly (about 8-10 minutes). Remove from heat and let cool completely. Mash lightly with a fork if you prefer a smoother swirl.
- Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to whip the cold heavy cream until stiff peaks form. This usually takes 3-5 minutes.
- Fold in Condensed Milk: Gently fold the cold sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into the whipped cream using a rubber spatula until just combined. Be careful not to deflate the air in the cream.
- Create the Swirl: Pour about two-thirds of the ice cream base into a freezer-safe container (like a loaf pan). Drizzle half of the cooled blueberry swirl over the top. Gently layer the remaining ice cream base, followed by the rest of the blueberry swirl. Use a knife or skewer to gently marble the mixture a few times—do not overmix.
- Freeze: Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the ice cream to prevent ice crystals. Freeze for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Serve: Let the ice cream sit on the counter for 5-10 minutes before scooping and enjoying.
Notes
- For an extra vibrant color, you can blend half of your blueberries before cooking them down for the swirl.
- If using frozen blueberries, ensure they are fully thawed before cooking the swirl mixture.
- To enhance the flavor, a pinch of salt can be added when whipping the cream.
- Prep Time: PT15M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Ice Cream
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg