This gorgeous homemade ice cream is a showstopper, thanks to bold swirls of blueberry syrup that cut through tart buttermilk-yogurt cream.
Blueberry-Swirl Buttermilk Ice Cream Recipe
This gorgeous homemade ice cream is a showstopper, thanks to bold swirls of blueberry syrup that cut through tart buttermilk-yogurt cream.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sugar plus 1/4 cup divided
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 cups whole-milk plain Greek yogurt
- 1 (12 ounce) package frozen unsweetened blueberries
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Blueberries & mint for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan until slightly thick. Whisk in buttermilk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats a metal spoon and reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Set the pan in a bowl of ice water and stir until cooled. Stir in yogurt. Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
- Meanwhile, combine blueberries, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and simmer until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours.
- Freeze the chilled buttermilk mixture in a 1 1/2- or 2-qt. ice cream maker according to manufacturer’s directions. Transfer to a freezer container. Swirl in the blueberry mixture. Freeze until firm, 6 to 8 hours.
- Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint, if desired.
Notes
Sugar Substitute: Use Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking. Follow package directions to use 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup equivalents. Nutrition Per Serving with Substitute: Same as below, except 103 calories, 12 g carbohydrate (11 g sugars).
Equipment: 1 1/2- or 2-qt. ice cream maker
