Blueberry-Swirl Buttermilk Ice Cream

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This gorgeous homemade ice cream is a showstopper, thanks to bold swirls of blueberry syrup that cut through tart buttermilk-yogurt cream.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
14 hrs 40 mins
Total Time:
15 hrs
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

122 Calories
3g Fat
19g Carbs
5g Protein
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.

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