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Blueberry Ice Cream

Creamy Blueberry Ice Cream: A Homemade Sweet Escape

This Creamy Blueberry Ice Cream is a versatile, delightful treat that captures the essence of summer with customizable sweetness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups Blueberries Fresh or frozen, ripe for best flavor
  • 3/4 cup Sugar Adjust for sweetness preference
  • 1/4 cup Water Optional if berries are juicy
  • 2 cups Half-and-Half Cream Can substitute with a mix of heavy cream and skim milk
For Customizations
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Cream Dairy-free alternative
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest Optional for flavor enhancement
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Almonds or pecans for added texture
  • 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Optional for sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Honey Natural sweetener alternative

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • ice cream maker
  • fine mesh strainer
  • mixing bowl
  • Airtight Container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine fresh or frozen blueberries with sugar and a splash of water over medium heat. Bring to a gentle boil for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until blueberries burst.
  2. Reduce heat to low and let the blueberry mixture simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly.
  3. Remove saucepan from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl, pressing gently to extract juice and leave pulp behind.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the strained blueberry juice with half-and-half cream, stirring until fully blended. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  5. Pour the blueberry cream mixture into an ice cream maker. Churn according to instructions for about 20-25 minutes until soft serve consistency.
  6. Transfer churned ice cream into an airtight container, smoothing the top. Seal and freeze for 2-4 hours until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerating the mixture overnight enhances flavor. If no ice cream maker is available, freeze in a shallow dish, stirring regularly to avoid ice crystals.

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