🍦🫐 Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream

Creamy, fruity, and packed with fresh blueberry flavor. You can make it with or without an ice-cream maker!

⭐ Ingredients

Blueberry Compote

• 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries

• ½ cup sugar

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• 1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Ice Cream Base

• 2 cups heavy whipping cream

• 1 cup whole milk

• ¾ cup sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Optional Add-ins

• Extra whole blueberries

• White chocolate chunks

• Crushed graham crackers

🍳 Instructions

1. Make the blueberry compote

1. Add blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and zest to a saucepan.

2. Cook over medium heat for 8–10 minutes, stirring until berries burst and mixture thickens.

3. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

4. Blend smooth or leave chunky depending on your preference.

2. Prepare the ice cream base

5. In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves.

6. Stir in half of the cooled blueberry compote.

3. Churn the ice cream (ice cream maker method)

7. Pour mixture into ice cream maker.

8. Churn for 20–25 minutes, until thick and creamy.

9. Fold in remaining blueberry compote for a swirl effect.

10. Transfer to a container and freeze 4 hours or until firm.

❄️ No Ice Cream Maker Method

7. Whip 2 cups cold heavy cream to stiff peaks.

8. In a separate bowl, combine milk, blueberry compote, vanilla & sugar.

9. Fold whipped cream gently into mixture.

10. Pour into a container, swirl remaining compote, freeze 6 hours or overnight.

🍽️ Serving Ideas

• Serve with fresh blueberries

• Top with lemon zest for brightness

• Add a blueberry sauce drizzle

• Put between cookies for ice cream sandwiches

❄️ Storage

• Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

• Press parchment onto the surface to prevent ice crystals.

❓ Q&A Section

Q: Can I use frozen blueberries?

A: Yes! They work perfectly—no need to thaw.

Q: How do I keep it creamy and avoid ice crystals?

A:

• Use heavy cream (not half-and-half).

• Cool compote fully before mixing.

• Cover tightly.

• Add a spoonful of corn syrup or honey (optional).

Q: Can I reduce the sugar?

A: Yes—reduce by ¼ to ⅓ cup.
But note: sugar affects texture and keeps ice cream scoopable.

Q: Can I add other fruit?

A: Absolutely! Try raspberries, blackberries, or peaches.

Q: Can I make this vegan?

A: Yes—use:

• Full-fat coconut milk (2 cans)

• ½ cup coconut cream

• Vegan sugar

• Same blueberry compote