Vanilla Ice Cream with Blueberries

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Creamy, dreamy, and bursting with berry bliss!

This Vanilla Ice Cream with Blueberries combines the rich, smooth texture of classic vanilla ice cream with a vibrant, homemade blueberry sauce. It’s fresh, fruity, and perfect for warm summer nights, Sunday desserts, or anytime you want a cool scoop of elegance.

🧊 Ingredients

Vanilla Ice Cream:

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract

Blueberry Sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries

  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional – for thicker sauce)

  • 2 tbsp water

Garnish (Optional):

  • 🫐 Fresh blueberries

  • 🌿 Mint leaves

🥄 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar is fully dissolved.

  2. Pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.

  3. Transfer the ice cream to a lidded container and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

Step 2: Prepare the Blueberry Sauce

  1. In a small saucepan, combine blueberries, sugar, lemon juice, and water.

  2. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Cook for 5–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until berries begin to burst and the sauce thickens slightly.

  3. (Optional) For a thicker consistency, stir cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry, and mix it into the sauce. Simmer for 1–2 minutes more.

  4. Let the sauce cool completely before drizzling over your ice cream.

Step 3: Serve and Decorate

  • Scoop chilled vanilla ice cream into bowls, cups, or waffle cones.

  • Drizzle with the cooled blueberry sauce.

  • Garnish with fresh blueberries and a mint leaf for that café-style finish.

💡 Tips & Variations

✔️ No Ice Cream Maker? Pour the vanilla mixture into a metal pan, freeze for 30 mins, stir vigorously, and repeat every 30 minutes for 3–4 hours.
✔️ Try other berries like raspberries or blackberries for different flavors.
✔️ Make it parfait-style: Layer ice cream, blueberry sauce, and crushed graham crackers in a glass.

📦 Storage

  • Store ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

  • Keep blueberry sauce in the fridge in a sealed jar for up to 5 days.

🍴 Final Scoop

This Vanilla Ice Cream with Blueberries is as beautiful as it is delicious — combining creamy vanilla luxury with tangy berry brightness. It’s a timeless dessert that’s easy to make yet guaranteed to impress your guests.

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