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Easy Lemon Blueberry Ice Cream

This homemade lemon blueberry ice cream is divine! Creamy, tart and smooth. Can be made with or without an ice cream maker.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: ice cream
Servings: 8
Author: Emma Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 cups blueberries fresh or frozen
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 lemon zested and juiced
  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 14- oz can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  • Add the blueberries, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice to the saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil over medium high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally,  15-20 minutes or until the mixture has thickened.
  • Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. 
  • Add the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth. 
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  • Fold in the sweetened condensed milk. 
  • Fold in the blueberry mixture. 
  • Freeze the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. 
  • If you don't have an ice cream maker, transfer the chilled mixture to a lidded plastic container and freeze for minimum 4 hours or until set.

Nutrition

Calories: 544kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 119mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 45g | Vitamin A: 1497IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 218mg | Iron: 0.5mg