Healthy Recipes Healthy Cookie & Dessert Recipes Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipes Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Blueberry-Swirl Buttermilk Ice Cream 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews This gorgeous homemade ice cream is a showstopper, thanks to bold swirls of blueberry syrup that cut through tart buttermilk-yogurt cream. By EatingWell Test Kitchen EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 20 mins Additional Time: 14 hrs 40 mins Total Time: 15 hrs Servings: 12 Yield: 12 servings Nutrition Profile: Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Fat Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 2 large eggs ½ cup sugar plus 1/4 cup, divided ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup buttermilk 2 cups whole-milk plain Greek yogurt 1 (12 ounce) package frozen unsweetened blueberries 2 tablespoons lemon juice Blueberries & mint for garnish Directions Whisk eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt in a heavy saucepan until slightly thick. Whisk in buttermilk. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture coats a metal spoon and reaches 165 degrees F, about 10 minutes. Set the pan in a bowl of ice water and stir until cooled. Stir in yogurt. Refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours. Meanwhile, combine blueberries, the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, whisking frequently. Reduce heat and simmer until syrupy, about 5 minutes. Let cool. Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 8 to 24 hours. Freeze the chilled buttermilk mixture in a 1 1/2- or 2-qt. ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. Transfer to a freezer container. Swirl in the blueberry mixture. Freeze until firm, 6 to 8 hours. Let stand at room temperature for 20 to 30 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh blueberries and mint, if desired. Tips Sugar Substitute: Use Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking. Follow package directions to use 1/2 cup and 1/4 cup equivalents. Nutrition Per Serving with Substitute: Same as below, except 103 calories, 12 g carbohydrate (11 g sugars). Equipment: 1 1/2- or 2-qt. ice cream maker Rate it Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 122 Calories 3g Fat 19g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Serving Size 1/2 cup Calories 122 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 19g 7% Dietary Fiber 1g 4% Total Sugars 18g Protein 5g 10% Total Fat 3g 4% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 37mg 12% Sodium 95mg 4% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved