Description
Lemon blueberry ice cream is a refreshing homemade treat that perfectly balances zesty lemon and sweet blueberries in every creamy scoop. Ideal for hot summer days or special occasions, this delightful dessert is easy to make and sure to impress friends and family. With a vibrant color and luscious texture, each bite captures the essence of summer, making it a must-try recipe for any ice cream lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh blueberries (or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- Juice and zest of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Wash and dry the blueberries. If using frozen, there’s no need to thaw.
- In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until the sugar is dissolved.
- Stir in vanilla extract for added flavor.
- Gently fold in the blueberries without breaking them apart.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
- Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg