Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream (No Churn Recipe)

Homemade Blueberry Ice Cream (No Churn Recipe) bursts with color, plump blueberries, and fantastic flavors. This ice cream is creamy, delicious, and satisfying. With just a few simple ingredients and no ice cream maker required, you will have a sweet treat that is entirely decadent. 

Summertime in the South is hot, and there is nothing like indulging in a big bowl of ice cream to beat the heat. Blueberry ice cream is rich, creamy, and a delightful frozen treat full of blueberry flavor. This recipe is a must-try for any ice cream lover, and the taste will beat any store-bought ice cream. My Homemade Vanilla No Churn Recipe and Oreo Ice Cream No Churn Recipe are two more treats you want to add to your recipe file. All of these are easy to whip up and incredibly satisfying.

What Is No Churn Ice Cream?

No Churn Ice Cream means no ice cream maker is required to make this delicious treat. You’ll need a stand mixer to whip the cream. You whip the heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form, fold it into the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, stir in the blueberry compote, and freeze. That’s it. No machine needed, no rock salt or egg yolks. It’s a Super simple recipe that can be made any time of the year. This approach is convenient and one of the easiest homemade ice cream recipes.

Why This Recipe Is Fantastic

As the summer sun blazes overhead, there’s nothing quite like a scoop of ice cream to provide a bit of coolness to ease the summertime heat. While there are many store-bought varieties, there’s something special in creating homemade ice cream right in the comfort of your home. This delicious, creamy, easy-to-make, no-churn ice cream offers a world of possibilities in creating a seasonal sensation.

Simple: The simplicity of this recipe makes it a true winner. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, anyone can create this treat that will compare to the local ice cream shops.

No Churn: No ice cream machine is needed for this recipe. This no churn ice cream recipe is amazingly simple and satisfying.

Creamy: A delicious and creamy ice cream that is perfect for any time of year.

Blueberry Flavor: Homemade blueberry sauce is added to the ice cream base, resulting in a fresh blueberry flavor with every spoonful.

Visually Satisfying: The blueberry mixture creates a visually stunning presentation. Deep swirls of blueberry capture the visual appeal and set it apart from any store bought brand. 

No Ice Cream Maker Required

This recipe does not require an ice cream maker. I know many people do not own an ice cream maker but still want to enjoy all of the flavors of homemade ice cream. With this no-churn recipe, you can have this mixed and in your freezer in no time at all. 

No Special Equipment Needed

You will only need a few items when making this ice cream-Mixing Bowl, Spoon, Hand mixer or Stand mixer with a whisk attachment, medium saucepan, loaf pan, parchment paper, Plastic wrap or Ice Cream Container.

Ingredients Needed for The Best No Churn Blueberry Ice Cream Recipe

All of the ingredients are simple, straightforward, and can easily be found in your local grocery store. For complete amounts, see the printable recipe card below.

• Sweetened Condensed Milk – Just one can of sweetened condensed milk ( Not Evaporated Milk) adds all of the sweetness to the base of the ice cream mixture. 
• Vanilla Extract – Use a good brand of vanilla. 
• Heavy Whipping Cream – Make sure you pick up Heavy Whipping Cream, not heavy cream. 
• Blueberries – Fresh or frozen blueberries will work for this recipe. Stock up during summer, freeze them, and have homemade ice cream year round.
• Sugar –  White granulated sugar for this recipe is mixed with the blueberries and heated to form a blueberry compote.
• Lemon Juice – Just a small amount is needed to add to the blueberries and sugar.

How to Make Delicious Blueberry Ice Cream

This easy homemade ice cream recipe is hands down the best recipe. There is no babysitting, and it has all of the flavors of traditional ice cream, only better. For the complete instructions, see the printable recipe card below.

1. Combine blueberries, lemon juice, and sugar into a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat- Stirring every minute or so. Then reduce to low and simmer until the blueberries have cooked down- about 8-10 minutes. Gently mash some of the whole blueberries to make more sauce. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely.
2. Line a 9″x 5″ loaf pan with parchment paper. 
3. Combine sweetened condensed milk and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir until combined.
4. Add heavy whipping cream to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip heavy whipping cream on medium-high until stiff peaks form.
5. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk. 
6. Add the blueberry sauce. If desired, reserve a small amount to swirl into the top before freezing.
7. Pour into prepared pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
8. Add fresh blueberries to the top when serving if desired.

How to Store No Churn Ice Cream

Store the ice cream in a loaf pan wrapped in plastic wrap or a freezer-safe ice cream container. This homemade ice cream will last for months in the freezer. Ensure it’s wrapped tightly to keep ice crystals from forming or protect from freezer burn.

How to Serve No Churn Ice Cream

This delicious ice cream can be served in a bowl or ice cream cones if you choose to do so. 

Serve straight from the freezer in the container it’s in. You may want to let it sit for a few short minutes to thaw slightly before dipping. 

Tips and Variations for The Best Ice Cream

More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes (No Churn Recipes)

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