Blueberries are a type of fruit that is not only good for health but also an ingredient for delicious ice cream. Today, TasteVN will take you to the kitchen to guide you through 3 very simple recipes for blueberry ice cream to beat the heat!
1. Blueberry Yogurt Ice Cream
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Blueberry Yogurt Ice Cream For 4 people
Blueberries 100 gr Cream cheese 225 gr Whipping cream 300 ml Sugar 120 gr Unsweetened yogurt 85 gr Vanilla extract 2 ml Lemon juice 2 ml
How to make Blueberry Yogurt Ice Cream
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Make blueberry jam
Place a pot on the stove, add 100g of blueberries and 45g of sugar to the pot, add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and mix well. Cook the blueberries over medium heat until the sugar completely dissolves and a thick mixture forms, then turn off the heat.
Pour the blueberry jam into a bowl and let it cool.
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Make the ice cream mixture
Add 225g of cream cheese and 65g of sugar to a mixing bowl, using a spatula to mash and stir continuously in one direction to smooth out the cream. Then add 85g of yogurt, 2ml of vanilla extract, and 2ml of lemon juice, and mix well.
Whip 300ml of cold whipping cream in another mixing bowl. Use an electric mixer to beat on high speed until the cream is fluffy, and peaks form when you lift the whisk. Then pour in the yogurt mixture and mix well.
Divide the ice cream into 2 portions, adding the blueberry jam to one portion and mixing it in. Keep the other portion separate.
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Completion
To achieve a visually appealing two-color ice cream, alternate layers of the separately prepared cream with the blueberry swirl cream in the mold. Place in the freezer for about 4 – 5 hours until the ice cream is completely frozen.
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Final product
The ice cream has two beautiful colors, white and purple. It has a light fragrance, with a creamy texture combined with the tartness of blueberries, making it refreshing for hot summer days.
2. Blueberry Cream Cheese Ice Cream
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Preparation
10 minutes
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Processing
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Blueberry Cream Cheese Ice Cream Serves 4
Whipping cream 120 gr Condensed milk 20 gr Mascarpone cheese 130 gr Sponge cake 20 gr (or cookies) Blueberry jam 30 gr
How to make Blueberry Cream Cheese Ice Cream
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Whip cream and cheese
Whip 120g of whipping cream using a mixer. Start with a low speed, then gradually increase to high speed, and lower the speed again when the cream starts to thicken slightly and shows streaks.
Add 20g of condensed milk and 130g of cheese, mixing well until the mixture is combined.
Note: Avoid over-mixing as it will cause the whipping cream to separate.
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Make the cream mixture
Cut the sponge cake into small crumbs about 3cm. Then mix the sponge cake with the cream mixture.
Tip: You can substitute sponge cake with cookie crumbs for a delicious alternative.
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Completion
Pour the cream mixture into 1/3 of the container. Add the jam on top of the cream, gently swirl to create a beautiful marbling effect. Then, add the remaining cream mixture, gently swirl again, and place it in the freezer for about 4 – 5 hours until the ice cream is completely frozen.
Tip: About 1 hour later, take the ice cream out and gently scoop it to avoid a layer of frost on the surface.
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Final Product
The cheesecake ice cream is fragrant and creamy. When you scoop a spoonful of ice cream, you will feel the sweet and sour taste, as well as the chewy texture from the blueberry jam and the soft sponge cake.
3. Raspberry Blueberry Ice Cream
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Preparation
15 minutes
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Cooking
30 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Blueberry Raspberry Ice Cream Serves 4
Blueberries 170 gr Raspberries 170 gr White sugar 2 teaspoons Honey 1/3 cup Yogurt 2 cups Lemon 1/2 fruit
How to Choose Raspberries
- You should choose ripe, dark-colored fruit. The skin should be shiny, fresh, firm to the touch, and dry.
- If buying pre-packaged fruit in a plastic tray, you can gently shake it to see if they move easily; if not, they may be squished or leaking. Check the bottom of the box to avoid sticky hands or stains.
- Raspberries should smell sweet and fragrant. If you smell something unusual, the fruit may be spoiled or treated with chemicals.
Tools Needed
Oven, ice cream molds
How to Make Blueberry Raspberry Ice Cream
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Bake the Raspberries and Blueberries
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees Celsius before adding the fruit to bake.
Wash the blueberries and raspberries with diluted salt water, then rinse with clean water and drain.
Mix the raspberries and blueberries with 2 tablespoons of sugar and 2 tablespoons of honey in a bowl.
Line a tray with parchment paper. Spread the raspberries and blueberries evenly and place in the oven to bake for about 20 – 30 minutes until the fruit is soft.
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Making the cream mixture
Add the remaining honey, yogurt, and grilled fruit into a bowl, and mix well with a spoon.
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Finalizing
Pour the mixture into an ice cream mold. Insert sticks, then place in the freezer for about 4 – 5 hours until the ice cream is completely frozen.
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Product
The ice cream popsicles are refreshing with two beautiful colors, red and purple. The ice cream has the distinctive aroma of raspberries and blueberries and a tangy taste that helps to cool down the hot summer.
Tips for buying delicious fresh blueberries
- Choose fresh fruits that are not bruised or damaged, round berries with a characteristic dark purple color.
- It’s better to choose firm, dry berries.
- If buying pre-packaged blueberries, check the bottom to see if any berries are cracked or leaking.
- You can find blueberries at supermarkets like Big C, Coop mart, or stores selling imported goods.
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3 ways to make ice cream with blueberries are very easy to make, right? Wish you success in making the ice cream!
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