It only seemed fitting to make this with all the crazy heat around here. Not to mention my blueberry trees (yes, they are that big) are loaded…I mean loaded with berries.
It has been fun going outside and picking these, bringing them inside and creating a meal as well as this Blueberry Sour Cream Ice Cream. I not sure who loves it more…me or the kids.
It almost looks like sorbet but is so rich and decadent tasting. There is almost a cheesecake taste to this ice cream. This made the hubby very, very happy.
It really was so simple to make and it came together very easily.
Let’s make it together…
In a medium saucepan cook blueberries, sugar, salt, lime zest and juice over medium heat, stirring, until mixture boils and the berries pop and soften, about 4 minutes.
Pour the berry mixture into a blender and whirl until a seemingly homogeneous puree is achieved, about 1 minute. The mixture will not be completely smooth. Add the heavy cream and sour cream and pulse to blend. Taste and add a bit more lime juice or sugar if you choose.
Pour the blend into a bowl and refrigerate until it is chilled before churning into ice cream.
The color is so beautiful, I think it screams summer.
I also think a bit of chocolate sauce over this might be in order.
Blueberry-Sour Cream Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup Blueberries (fresh or frozen, if frozen, thaw and drain)
- 1/3 cup Sugar, or more to taste
- Pinch of salt
- Grated zest of one lime
- Juice of one lime
- 3/4 cup Heavy cream
- 3/4 cup Sour cream
Directions
- In a medium saucepan cook blueberries, sugar, salt, lime zest and juice over medium heat, stirring, until mixture boils and the berries pop and soften, about 4 minutes.
- Pour the berry mixture into a blender and whirl until a seemingly homogeneous puree is achieved, about 1 minute. The mixture will not be completely smooth. Add the heavy cream and sour cream and pulse to blend. Taste and add a bit more lime juice or sugar if you choose.
- Pour the blend into a bowl and refrigerate until it is chilled before churning into ice cream.
- *I used the best quality heavy cream and sour cream I could find.