Geez is it ever hot out this week! I'm all for never wanting to see summer end but darn, this summer has kicked my butt with its humidity and heat! So, I have been consoling myself with ice cold drinks, lots of AC and this easy no churn Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe.
What is it about blueberries that make them irresistible? Thank goodness blueberries are loaded with antioxidants and other good things! I haven't met a blueberry dish that I haven't enjoyed.
Blueberries in cakes, fritters or muffins are all delicious. Enjoyed simply as blueberry compote on just about anything, even right off the spoon, is my favorite way to enjoy them! I make blueberry simple syrup for cocktails and even homemade blueberry tea. Swirled into yogurt with a drizzle of honey and a couple spoonful's of granola is perfect.
This Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe has been topping my list lately. There are just so many delicious recipes to make with blueberries that I sometimes forget to eat them raw.
Making this Blueberry Ice Cream is easy. Anyone can make it, no ice cream maker is needed. I actually have an ice cream maker that we do make ice cream and water ice in occasionally, however, this ice cream is just as delish!
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Ingredients
- fresh blueberries
- sugar
- fresh lemon juice
- sweetened condensed milk
- cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- heavy cream
Making Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is easy enough to make that your 8-year-old can do it. Seriously!
No Churn Ice Cream Variations
- Add in a swirl of graham cracker crumbs to this if you wish or top it in a bowl with a graham cracker "spoon" . (We, however, like it without).
- You can increase the amount of cream cheese if you really want that cheesecake flavor to come through.
- Switch out the blueberries for strawberries, blackberries or cherries. You really can't mess this recipe up.
Add a homemade sweet biscuit to it and have Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream!
This simple no churn ice cream recipe is a must try, especially during blueberry season.
Enjoy! - Colleen
Blueberry recipes to try
Recipe originally published August, 2018. Updated April, 2022 with nutritional information, tips, etc.
Easy Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 3 TBS sugar
- 2 TBS fresh lemon juice
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
- 6 oz cream cheese
- 1 TBS vanilla extract
- 2 cups heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium-sized pot over medium heat, combine the blueberries, sugar and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Continue simmering for 5-6 minutes or until most berries have released juices (or popped) and mixture has become a little thicker.
- Remove berry mixture from heat, allow it to cool on your stove for 30 minutes or so and then place in your refrigerator and allow them to chill one hour or overnight. (you MUST take a taste however!!)
- Add cream cheese to a mixing bowl, using either your stand mixer or a hand mixer and beat on high speed for 30 seconds. Slowly add in condensed milk, scraping the sides of the can to get it all. Add in vanilla and mix until smooth. Set aside.
- Make your whipped cream by whipping your heavy cream until its thick and peaks form. When making whipped cream, you know you are close to perfect when your spatula or whisk leaves a trail in the cream. You do not want to “over-whip” the cream and end up with butter.
- Fold your whipped cream into your cream cheese mixture using a rubber spatula.
- Next, gently fold in your chilled blueberry mixture in. Only give the mixture two or three swirls with your spatula so that your ice cream comes out with the “swirl” appearance instead of a solid color.
- Scrape mixture into a freezer safe container. A shallow rectangular or square container with a lid is best for freezing consistency and scooping. You can also use a metal loaf pan. Just be sure to press plastic wrap against the mixture and then another piece to cover it tightly again on the rim of the pan. Freeze for 6 hours or more.
- VariationAdd a graham cracker crumb swirl, layer or topping for added texture. You can also purchase (or make) a graham cracker crust and spread the ice cream into it and serve like a pie.
- Creat Blueberry Cobbler Ice Cream by topping with a homemade sweet biscuit or scone.
Notes
Nutrition
Murrqy Gordon says
I have just made this for the 1st time & I have used the Cadbury marble cream cheese, can't wait to try it
Pam Higgins says
Can you use frozen blueberries or other fruit? Have you tried it with frozen friut?
Colleen says
I have not tried it with frozen blueberries however that should be just fine!
Carol says
Love to have this recipe but the ingredients did not come out properly in facebook, says 14 can of ???? but the method came out alright. Hopefully u wil email it to me of private message me on facebook or look into it and fix and repost? Thank u
Colleen says
Thanks Carol! Fixed it. No clue why sometimes "code" breaks through on my recipe cards. Thanks for the heads up!
Lisa Magolski says
Great recipe! I'm making it today. Instead of the graham swirl, I'm adding crushed Peak Freans shortcake cookies.
Colleen says
Yummm! Love it!