Name: Blueberry-Swirl Buttermilk Ice Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 900 min
Ingredients: 2 large eggs; 0.5 cup sugar plus 1/4 cup, divided; 0.25 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

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.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on June 19, 2020

Prep Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

14 hrs 40 mins

Total Time:

15 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

12 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Heart Healthy Low-Calorie Low Fat Diabetes Appropriate Gluten-Free Vegetarian Low Sodium Nut-Free Soy-Free

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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

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.