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We've created this blueberry ice cream in honor of two national holidays. Did you know that National Ice Cream Day is the third Sunday in July? And July is the National Blueberry Month! How well does this blueberry ice cream sound? Pretty good, we think, and it only gets better if you add some honey and a little chocolate! We've created this blueberry ice cream recipe made with honey and chocolate chips. Made fresh with local blueberries and Bee Inspired Honey, it's a great way to celebrate summer.
Ice creams are a delightful way to celebrate flavors and creations that honor seasonal ingredients and holidays. For a twist, try incorporating fresh blackberries into your dessert recipes to enhance the flavor and freshness.
Super Easy Pro-Tips for Ice Cream Making
If you aren't vegan, use natural cream; if you are vegan, you're lucky, as the following recipe was designed for you! This ice cream is the bee's knees of homemade desserts, offing superior quality and taste.
When you make ice cream, it's about pockets of work time that lead up to the final masterpiece. You will need at least six hours from start to finish to make this treat. It's a great Sunday project, and the process is super easy, requiring minimal effort and basic ingredients. For a rich and creamy ice cream base, consider using heavy cream combined with other ingredients to achieve a smooth texture and enhance the overall flavor profile.
In our experience, without an ice cream maker it doesn't come out as nicely, as the ice cream maker does play a role in the texture of the ice cream. If you don't have an ice cream maker, you can blend all the ingredients according to the instructions and pour it into a wax-paper-lined metal loaf pan, but be sure to cover it with wax paper before placing it in the freezer. It's worth the hassle.
Bee Inspired Blueberry Blossom Honey
How to Make Blueberry Ice Cream with Fresh Blueberries
Step One: Gather ingredients
For this recipe, you only need a handful of ingredients: Cashew milk or oat milk or coconut milk or a combination of your favorite nut milk, fresh blueberries or blackberries, or both, honey, chocolate chips, and vanilla. The fresh blueberries, being one of the key fruits, add a natural tart and sweet flavor to the ice cream, making it healthier and more delicious. As I mentioned, be my guest if you want to swap out cream for nut milk. It's delicious and daring.
Step Two: Find your Ice Cream Maker (or get one)
Using an ice cream maker for this recipe makes a difference in the texture and the end product's flexibility, and it will help your process. The ice cream maker helps to mix the ingredients thoroughly, resulting in a smoother texture. Consult the directions of your ice cream maker; you may need to freeze the cylinder for 24 hours before making this recipe.
Step Three: Make the cream
In a large saucepan, combine the blueberries, honey, and water; cook over medium heat and boil. Simmer until the blueberries are softened, strain the mixture, and discard the seeds and skins. The final ice cream products are free from artificial additives and made with natural ingredients.
Step Four: Cooldown
Cover and allow to cool for about an hour until the mixture is ready. Stir in cashew milk and vanilla, and add chocolate chips. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
Step Five: Process
Fill the ice cream maker and process according to the directions. Before freezing, ensure that the mixture has been beaten until stiff peaks form to achieve the right texture. Remove from ice cream maker when firm and freeze in an air-tight container lined with wax paper.
Please note: You will want to remove this blueberry ice cream from the freezer about 30 minutes before serving. Some store-bought ice cream contains Propylene glycol, a food-grade anti-freeze that allows us to quickly scoop the product out of the freezer. This is a natural alternative so the texture is a bit different and the hardness is harder than usual.
Bee Inspired Blueberry Honey Lollipops try chopping them into pieces and adding them to this recipe !
Adapting this Recipe
A recipe is not perfect until you add your own touch to it. Reviews from others who have tried this recipe can provide valuable feedback and suggestions for improvement. Use fresh cream if that's your jam. However a little challenging, this should be fun! Teach someone how to make this recipe; you may not have to make it next time.
If you love blueberries, we have a bunch more blueberry recipes on our blog as well!
What's your favorite flavor? Here are some ideas to make yours special:
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If you aren't a chocolate fan, leave the chocolate chips or swap them out for white chocolate chunks or cocoa nibs.
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Not a cashew milk fan? Try almond, hemp, coconut, or any other plant-based milk (or try fresh cream, whole milk, or greek yogurt)
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Toasted almond slivers or toasted coconut make great additions to this recipe.
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Serve this ice cream alongside our amazing chocolate truffles. Or make an ice cream sandwich using these oatmeal cookies.
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Serve with some fresh berries and garnish with fresh mint.
- Try making this recipe with different kinds of berries, or a variety of them! To keep with the theme, use our Mixed Berry Honey.
