Watch out Ben & Jerry’s. You’ve got nothing on me!
Seriously, we make a lot of homemade ice cream around here and this one, hands down, tops them all.
Lemon Blueberry Pie Ice Cream
First things first, if you don’t have an ice cream maker, invest in one. I can’t tell you how many memories our family has made over a batch of homemade ice cream. Not only is it delicious, but it is an anticipated summer tradition that everyone will cherish. But buy one locally now, because in two months you won’t be able to find them. Trust me. Ice cream machines are seasonal {I found that out the hard way one October when I was dying to make some homemade ice cream}.
INGREDIENTS:
Ice Cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 t lemon zest
- 2 T Lemon juice
- 1/2 C sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup French Vanilla Coffee Mate Creamer
- ¾ t vanilla
- 5 grahm crackers
Blueberry Filling
- 2 – 2 ½ cups blueberries, cleaned
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ice Cream: Combine the milk, ¼ C sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan. Scald the milk mixture over medium heat, stirring often, for appx. 5 minutes. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/4 C sugar. Whisk until light and fluffy. Add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture by spoonfuls. Whisk together until smooth. Return mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, until the curd is thick enough to cover the back of a spoon (approx. 5 minutes). Place the custard in the freezer to cool for appx 5 min. Combine the whipping cream, vanilla creamer, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add to the curd mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (overnight is fine too).
Blueberry Filling: Combine blueberries and powdered sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stirring occasionally. Mixture should begin to thicken between 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Make Ice Cream mixture according to your machines directions. {Mine churned for appx 30 min}. Add chunks of grahm cracker during the last few minutes of churning.
To achieve the rippled blueberry look, simply layer ice cream…
then blueberry filling…
then ice cream… {drool}
Freeze until firm enough to scoop {if you can wait that long,…good luck}.
With blueberries in season, this is the perfect treat. Put this on your list of things to make this weekend. Your family will love you for it. Promise.
Make it, eat it, and then maybe hit up the gym. 😉 Here’s to splurging every now and then.
Ingredients
- Ice Cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 t lemon zest
- 2 T Lemon juice
- 1/2 C sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup French Vanilla Coffee Mate Creamer
- ¾ t vanilla
- 5 grahm crackers
- Blueberry Filling
- 2 – 2 ½ cups blueberries, cleaned
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Ice Cream: Combine the milk, ¼ C sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt in a medium saucepan. Scald the milk mixture over medium heat, stirring often, for appx. 5 minutes. In a separate mixing bowl, whisk egg yolks and remaining 1/4 C sugar. Whisk until light and fluffy. Add the hot milk mixture to the egg mixture by spoonfuls. Whisk together until smooth. Return mixture into the saucepan and cook over medium heat, until the curd is thick enough to cover the back of a spoon (approx. 5 minutes). Place the custard in the freezer to cool for appx 5 min. Combine the whipping cream, vanilla creamer, and vanilla in a separate bowl. Add to the curd mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and let chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (overnight is fine too).
- Blueberry Filling: Combine blueberries and powdered sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, stirring occasionally. Mixture should begin to thicken between 7-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Make Ice Cream mixture according to your machines directions. {Mine churned for appx 30 min}. Add chunks of grahm cracker during the last few minutes of churning.
Missy says
That looks S.O. G.O.O.D! You know I only live 2 blocks away, right? Just checking.
Michelle says
That does look so yummy. Since I don’t live 2 blocks away, I will just have to make my own in Nebraska….thanks so much for sharing!
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Melinda says
French Vanilla Coffee Mate? What a great idea1 This looks divine!
DeeAnna says
Check the Goodwill for an ice cream maker. I have come across MANY sometimes brand new ones still in the box. Give it a good scrubbing and you’re ready to go. We LOVE homemade ice cream too, can’t wait to try this recipe!!
Amanda@The Hand Me Down House says
I will SO be trying this — YUM! You gals always have the BEST recipes! 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing!!!
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Aileen says
perfect timing. i’ve been on the fence about getting an ice cream maker (yet another small appliance) but you sold me with this recipe 🙂 can’t wait to try it!
Aileen says
just wanted to circle back that i did in fact purchase my ice cream maker and tried this and it was an absolute hit. everyone that tries it, loves it. there are still organic blueberries available here in socal so i picked some up and the ice cream is churning as i type (my 5th time making it!). thanks again for the delicious recipe!
Andrea Leland says
I have been dying to get an ice cream machine. My birthday is in two weeks so my hubby knows this is top of my wish list (along with a silhouette machine :). Hopefully I get one and can try out this recipe, it looks awesome!
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Pam says
That looks de.lish! I can’t wait to try some… we heart home made icecream!
ps. your pictures are to die for!
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kara Jo says
Ooooh, that looks SO good! Can’t wait to try it!
amanda at every crafty endeavor says
That looks so yummy! I will have to try it!
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Jessica says
I’m buying an ice cream maker TODAY! Thanks for all of your wonderful tips!!
Jessica says
We have lots of blueberries my MIL bought like 5 pounds …wow. so i’m totally making this right now! On the cooling for 2 hours phase. I can’t wait to try it! Yummmmmm
stacy says
you have inspired me to make homemade ice cream again…it has been quite a while since i have tried. thanks for the delicious sounding recipe. i am excited to try it!
Jenn's Ice Cream Recipe says
Looks sooo good! You posted too many ice cream pictures – I want to try some now!
.-= Jenn’s Ice Cream Recipe´s last blog ..I Love Ice Cream – Do You =-.
Jennifer says
I know this sounds like a weird question but is the creamer a liquid or powder?
Shelley says
LIQUID!! 🙂 Sorry,…should have specified. And make sure it’s the ‘Coffee Mate’ Brand. 🙂
Ali says
Alright, I’ll get the ice cream maker out! Is anyone having a birthday soon?
Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17 says
Oh my word!!! This looks heavenly! I found you during a search for really amazing Halloween costumes, and feel so thrilled to have found not only an amazing costume (Thing #1 and Thing #2), but so much more! Definitely picking up your feed and subscribing in Twitter and FB. Thanks for the amazing recipe! Best, Jenn
.-= Jenn Erickson/Rook No. 17´s last blog ..DOLLAR STORE HALLOWEEN CRAFT SKELETON CREW REDUX =-.
lina says
hi.. i had try this twice before, but i’m not sure about the taste… secondly, may i know, when i mix the lemon juice together with milk, it will curdle… is this the correct way? hope to know from u soon.. thanks… 🙂
Shelley says
Oh No! It shouldn’t curdle. Make sure to let the mixture cool before adding lemon? HOpefully that will help. good luck! 🙂
annette harvey says
this blueberry ice cream sounds great,i have got to try this.thank you
Rosemary Rivas says
These recipes sound too good-what about frozen yogurt with blueberries & lemon. Just as tasty, but not all the fat calories. I am allergic to eggs, so frozen yogurt for me with all these various flavors would be heavenly.