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
Mixed Berry Swirl Ice Cream

Cooking method:

  1. In a saucepan, combine berries and honey; cook on medium heat until berries are soft and syrupy.
  2. Blend the berry mixture until smooth and let it cool.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar dissolves.
  4. Churn the cream mixture in an ice cream maker as per manufacturer’s instructions.
  5. Once churned, layer the ice cream and berry puree alternately in a container, using a skewer to create a swirl.
  6. 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:

  1. Macerate the blackberries with 1/4 cup sugar for 30 minutes, then puree.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk cream, milk, remaining sugar, and vanilla until sugar is dissolved.
  3. Churn the cream mixture in an ice cream maker.
  4. During the last 5 minutes of churning, add the blackberry puree and chocolate chips.
  5. 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:

  1. Puree the strawberries with sugar and lemon juice; let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Stir in heavy cream, milk, and basil, mix thoroughly.
  3. Churn in an ice cream maker until thick.
  4. 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:

  1. Cook blueberries and sugar until syrupy; let cool.
  2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add heavy cream, condensed milk, and vanilla.
  3. Churn the mixture in an ice cream maker.
  4. 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:

  1. Mash raspberries with sugar; set aside.
  2. In a separate bowl, mix coconut milk, heavy cream, shredded coconut, and coconut extract.
  3. Churn in an ice cream maker.
  4. 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:

  1. Cook cherries and 1/4 cup sugar until cherries soften; cool and puree.
  2. Whisk cream, milk, remaining sugar, and almond extract.
  3. Churn in an ice cream maker.
  4. Add cherry puree and almonds during the last 5 minutes of churning.
  5. 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:

  1. Simmer cranberries, orange juice, and sugar until cranberries burst.
  2. Puree and strain mixture to remove solids.
  3. Stir in orange zest.
  4. Chill mixture then churn in an ice cream maker.
  5. 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:

  1. Puree blackberries with 1/4 cup sugar.
  2. Heat cream, milk, remaining sugar, and lavender; steep for 10 minutes.
  3. Strain lavender, mix with blackberry puree.
  4. 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:

  1. Blend peaches and berries with sugar, water, and lemon juice until smooth.
  2. Strain to remove seeds.
  3. Chill mixture and churn in an ice cream maker.
  4. 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:

  1. Cook rhubarb and strawberries with 1/2 cup sugar until soft; puree and cool.
  2. Mix cream, milk, vanilla, and remaining sugar.
  3. Churn mixture, adding the rhubarb-strawberry puree in the final minutes.
  4. Freeze until solid.

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