Easy Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream
This Easy Blueberry Swirl Ice Cream is proof that you do not need fancy equipment to make creamy, dreamy ice cream at home. With just a few simple steps, you can create a dessert that will impress family and friends.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
For the Blueberry Compote and Simple Syrup
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup sugar
For the Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cooled blueberry compote
- 1/4 cup cooled blueberry simple syrup
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, water, and sugar. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir occasionally and cook until the blueberries soften and burst, about 10 minutes.2 cups fresh blueberries, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 cup water
- Strain half of the liquid to create the blueberry simple syrup. Set aside and let both the syrup and compote cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer with the whisk attachement, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.2 cups heavy cream
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, and blueberry simple syrup. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture until combined.1 can, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1/4 cup cooled blueberry simple syrup
- In a loaf pan or freezer safe dish, layer the ice cream base with spoonfuls of blueberry compote. Use a knife to gently swirl the blueberry mixture into the cream.Cooled blueberry compote
- Cover with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
✔️ Make sure the blueberry compote and syrup are completely cool before adding to the ice cream base to prevent melting.
✔️ Use cold heavy cream for easier and faster whipping.
✔️ Do not over swirl the blueberries into the ice cream base to keep beautiful streaks and pockets of fruit.
✔️ For a stronger blueberry flavor, double the amount of blueberry simple syrup.
✔️ Use cold heavy cream for easier and faster whipping.
✔️ Do not over swirl the blueberries into the ice cream base to keep beautiful streaks and pockets of fruit.
✔️ For a stronger blueberry flavor, double the amount of blueberry simple syrup.
