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    5 Aug 12, 2010 Fruit  |   Jump to Recipe

    Blueberry Ice Cream

    Blueberry Ice Cream

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    I recently hosted a dinner party at my house for friends and family.  Starting with Blueberry Ice Cream, over the next two weeks, I will be sharing several drinks and dishes that I served at the party.  While I can’t say that cooking a 5 course meal for 14 people is an easy task, I can say that everything went smoothly and my guests had a really enjoyable time.  Continue reading for the recipe and some pointers on how to throw a successful dinner party.

    One of the main ingredients for a well executed dinner party is planning.  Start by creating a menu several weeks in advance.  I always try to pick dishes that are connected in a way  (a specific ingredient, theme, region, season, etc.).  Then write up a master shopping list that includes all ingredients needed for your dishes.  Finally, create a timeline that outlines all of your required tasks.  These three items will provide you with a solid foundation on the “operational” side of your party.  Check back for more party planning tips throughout the next few weeks.

    Blueberries

    Blueberry Ice Cream

    Blueberry Ice Cream

    Blueberry Ice Cream

    Adapted from the Pioneer Woman.
    4 from 3 votes
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    Servings 1 quart

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 cups fresh blueberries
    • ¼ cup plus 1 cup sugar
    • Juice of ½ lemon
    • 1 ½ cups half and half
    • 5 large egg yolks
    • 1 ½ cups heavy cream

    Instructions
     

    • Place blueberries, ¼ cup sugar and lemon juice in a medium saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the blueberries release their juices and begin to cook down (about 20 minutes). You can help this process along a bit by gently mashing the berries each time you stir. Drain using a fine mesh basket strainer, pressing berries to squeeze out as much juice as possible. Set aside.
    • Prepare an ice bath in a large bowl and have another strainer ready. Add heavy cream to a medium sized bowl and set aside.
    • Heat half and half and 1 cup sugar in a different saucepan over low heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Remove from heat once you see steam rising from the surface and the mixture is completely heated through.
    • Meanwhile, whisk 5 egg yolks in a bowl until slightly thickened. Slowly, while whisking, add ½ cup of the warm half and half mixture to the yolks. Once the ½ cup is incorporated, whisk in the remaining half and half mixture. Return the half and half-yolk mixture to the saucepan, cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon. You will know the custard is thick enough when you see steam rise from the surface and the custard coats the spoon. Strain the custard into the bowl with the heavy cream. Stir to combine.
    • Add the blueberry mixture to the custard mixture and stir. Place the bowl in the ice bath and stir occasionally to cool (be sure not to get any water in your custard mixture).  Refrigerate until cold.
    • Freeze custard in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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    Brandon and Federico
    Brandon

    I’m Brandon: food explorer, recipe curator, cocktail shaker, dessert lover. Kitchen Konfidence is how I document my time spent in my favorite space, the kitchen. Did you make a recipe? Tag @brandiego on Instagram so I can see the how it went!

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    Categories: Fruit Tags: blueberry, eggs, half and half, heavy cream, lemon, sugar

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    Comments

    1. Kristen says

      September 7, 2010 at 1:19 pm

      I love the color of that ice cream! It almost too pretty to eat.

      Reply
    2. RavieNomNoms says

      September 7, 2010 at 1:58 pm

      Just look at that beautiful ice cream!! What a divine color! I am sure it tastes just as good as it looks! Fabulous!

      Reply
    3. Dana says

      September 7, 2010 at 3:27 pm

      Looks delicious… I love the vibrant color! I can’t wait to see what else you served at this party!

      Reply
    4. Megan says

      September 7, 2010 at 3:50 pm

      This sounds fairly simple to make, and it looks fantastic! I’ll definitely have to try this

      Reply
    5. Hester Casey says

      September 7, 2010 at 4:39 pm

      Wow – what a glorious colour.

      Reply
    6. Kocinera says

      September 7, 2010 at 4:52 pm

      This blueberry ice cream looks so cool. I love the color! Can’t wait for some more party tips, too.

      Reply
    7. Mgoh says

      September 7, 2010 at 6:13 pm

      This absolutely looks fantastic!!!!!!

      Reply
    8. Tiffany says

      September 7, 2010 at 8:29 pm

      I get to “babysit” a friends ice cream maker while she is in Italy for a few months, I can’t wait to try this!

      Reply
    9. Wendy says

      September 7, 2010 at 10:40 pm

      OMG…that is the prettiest ice cream I’ve seen in ages…love the color! I made cinnamon gelato this weekend, so I’ve decided to keep my ice cream maker on the counter so I’ll take time to make a few more batches while the weather remains warm in Texas for another month or so!!

      Reply
    10. Lisa says

      September 7, 2010 at 11:50 pm

      This makes me want to get my ice cream maker out again. Yum!

      Reply
    11. nosh.travel.blog. says

      September 8, 2010 at 12:56 am

      beautiful!

      Reply
    12. [email protected] hungry artist says

      September 8, 2010 at 1:12 am

      wow, your photos are gorgeous. Beautiful color and your blueberry ice cream looks fantastic!!

      Reply
    13. Nicole @ The Dirty Oven says

      September 8, 2010 at 1:53 am

      WOW!!! Just beautfiul… I want some blueberry ice cream to wear as a shirt. The color is just lovely.
      Thanks

      Reply
    14. Lisa Faley says

      September 7, 2010 at 6:57 pm

      Love the colour! I can almost taste it…
      YUM!

      Reply
    15. Jason's BBQ Adventures says

      September 8, 2010 at 2:49 am

      That is a beautiful colored ice cream. Love a good blueberry!

      Reply
    16. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says

      September 8, 2010 at 4:15 am

      Your photos are stunning and I would love some blueberry ice cream right now!

      Reply
    17. Tanantha @ I Just Love My Apron says

      September 7, 2010 at 9:33 pm

      Wow love the color. It’s so pretty!! Great use of blur berries and can’t wait to see the next dishes for the party!

      Reply
    18. Brandon Matzek says

      September 8, 2010 at 1:42 pm

      @Wendy I still have my Ice Cream Maker on the counter as well. Fall is actually San Diego’s hot season, so I will be making several more cold creations over the next couple of months (including a new one this week!)

      Here are some of the other recipes I served at the party:

      Summer Cocktails: https://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2010/08/summer-cocktails/

      Skillet Pizza: https://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2010/08/skillet-pizza/

      Julia’s Lemon Bars: https://www.kitchenkonfidence.com/2010/08/julias-lemon-bars/

      Enjoy!
      Brandon

      Reply
    19. Michelle (Jelly Shot Test Kitchen) says

      September 8, 2010 at 2:14 pm

      Beautiful photos . . . its easy to forget how easy homemade ice cream is, but at the same time it always makes a big impression for any meal. Keep the party planning tips coming – I love entertaining and agree with you that organization is key!

      Reply
    20. Gree says

      September 9, 2010 at 1:05 am

      What beautiful ice cream! We went blueberry picking for probably the last time this past weekend and I feel like those late season blueberries may have been the sweetest. And you are so right about dinner party planning, without it you are sunk and might as well spend the whole night in the kitchen and never see your guests.

      Reply
    21. Jan says

      September 9, 2010 at 6:16 am

      Wow – This ice cream looks amazing!!

      Reply
    22. Hester Casey says

      September 9, 2010 at 7:29 am

      No.1 – well done! Looking forward to hearing about the rest of your dinner party over the next few posts.

      Reply
    23. Widitya says

      September 9, 2010 at 7:49 am

      I love all kind of berry fruits, your ice cream im surely was delicious one, you good on taking a those picture I love it.

      Reply
    24. foivi geller says

      September 9, 2010 at 9:01 am

      Congrats!!!! You are… No 1!!! Supeeeer!!!

      Reply
    25. Kim (Liv Life) says

      September 9, 2010 at 3:31 pm

      I made my first blueberry ice cream a few years ago and was surprised at just how good it is! Yours looks luscious and creamy, beautiful colors! Looking forward to reading about the rest of your menu… Congrats on the Top 9!

      Reply
    26. pachecopatty says

      September 9, 2010 at 4:00 pm

      Such a beautiful color! Congratulations on the FB top 9:)

      Reply
    27. Priscilla - She's Cookin' says

      September 9, 2010 at 4:38 pm

      Congrats on the Top 9! My daughter gave me an ice cream maker for my birthday, so I’ll be looking to you for inspiration!

      Reply
    28. Debbie says

      September 9, 2010 at 5:16 pm

      knew this had to make top 9!
      congrats! again, so beautifully done!

      Reply
    29. kelsey{itsybitsyfoodies} says

      September 9, 2010 at 6:10 pm

      The color of the ice cream is beautiful!! Congrats on making Foodbuzz Top 9!

      Reply
    30. Joy says

      September 9, 2010 at 7:26 pm

      Great color on the ice cream. Congrats on top 9. I love the recipe.

      Reply
    31. Brandon Matzek says

      September 10, 2010 at 1:50 am

      @Michelle I totally agree. Homemade ice cream has a huge wow factor at parties.

      @Foodbuzzers Thanks everyone! This recipe couldn’t have made it to the top without your buzz and appreciation. Thanks again 🙂

      Reply
    32. [email protected] says

      September 10, 2010 at 11:42 am

      I picked a lot of blueberries this year and they are in freezer. I think I’m going to give this a try. The color stopped me cold. I could this served with some coconut cake or a waffle. The color is vibrant and I wonder why we never see blueberry ice cream!

      Reply
    33. Lisa {AuthenticSuburbanGourmet} says

      September 11, 2010 at 1:43 am

      That color is fantastic! Love the vibrancy and the photos are lovely!

      Reply

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