8 Homemade Berry Ice Creams
Mixed Berry Swirl Ice Cream
Mixed Berry Swirl Ice Cream is a delightful blend of creamy vanilla base and ribbons of berry goodness.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed berries (raspberries, strawberries, blueberries)
- 2 tablespoons honey

Cooking method:
- In a saucepan, combine berries and honey; cook on medium heat until berries are soft and syrupy.
- Blend the berry mixture until smooth and let it cool.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
- Churn the cream mixture in an ice cream maker as per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Once churned, layer the ice cream and berry puree alternately in a container, using a skewer to create a swirl.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
Blackberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
Indulge in the rich flavors of dark chocolate and sweet blackberries with this gourmet ice cream treat.

Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Cooking method:
- Macerate the blackberries with 1/4 cup sugar for 30 minutes, then puree.
- In a separate bowl, whisk cream, milk, remaining sugar, and vanilla until sugar is dissolved.
- Churn the cream mixture in an ice cream maker.
- During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the blackberry puree and chocolate chips.
- Freeze until set.
Strawberry Basil Ice Cream
For a refreshing twist on classic strawberry ice cream, try adding fresh basil.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups strawberries, hulled
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped

Cooking method:
- Puree the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, milk, and basil, mix thoroughly.
- Churn in an ice cream maker until thick.
- Freeze until firm.
Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
This ice cream blends the creamy richness of cheesecake with the bright taste of blueberries.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking method:
- Cook blueberries and sugar until syrupy; let cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add heavy cream, condensed milk, and vanilla.
- Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker.
- Swirl in the blueberry sauce before freezing.
Raspberry Coconut Ice Cream
Experience tropical bliss with this creamy coconut and tart raspberry ice cream.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raspberries
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Cooking method:
- Mash raspberries with sugar; set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix coconut milk, heavy cream, shredded coconut, and coconut extract.
- Churn in an ice cream maker.
- Stir in raspberries before freezing.
Cherry Almond Ice Cream
This ice cream combines sweet cherries with the nutty flavor of almonds.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cherries, pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Cooking method:
- Cook cherries and 1/4 cup sugar until cherries soften; cool and puree.
- Whisk cream, milk, remaining sugar, and almond extract.
- Churn in an ice cream maker.
- Add cherry puree and almonds during the last 5 minutes of churning.
- Freeze until firm.
Cranberry Orange Sorbet
Bright and tart, this sorbet is a refreshing palate cleanser or dessert.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cranberries
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1 cup sugar
- Zest of 1 orange
Cooking method:
- Simmer cranberries, orange juice, and sugar until cranberries burst.
- Puree and strain mixture to remove solids.
- Stir in orange zest.
- Chill mixture then churn in an ice cream maker.
- Freeze until solid.
Blackberry Lavender Ice Cream
Lavender adds a fragrant, floral note to this luscious blackberry ice cream.
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups blackberries
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender
Cooking method:
- Puree blackberries with 1/4 cup sugar.
- Heat cream, milk, remaining sugar, and lavender; steep for 10 minutes.
- Strain lavender, mix with blackberry puree.
- Churn in an ice cream maker and freeze.
Peach Berry Sorbet
Combining fresh peaches and your choice of berries, this sorbet is a summer staple.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups peaches, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup mixed berries (your choice)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Cooking method:
- Blend peaches and berries with sugar, water, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Strain to remove seeds.
- Chill mixture and churn in an ice cream maker.
- Freeze until set.
Rhubarb Strawberry Ice Cream
Tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries make a deliciously unique ice cream flavor.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup rhubarb, chopped
- 1 cup strawberries, hulled
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking method:
- Cook rhubarb and strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar until soft; puree and cool.
- Mix cream, milk, vanilla, and remaining sugar.
- Churn mixture, adding the rhubarb-strawberry puree in the final minutes.
- Freeze until solid.