Hey friends! I have a gorgeous treat for you today: Homemade Blueberry Swirl ‘No Churn’ Ice Cream. Now before you throw your hands up and say “I ain’t got no time for that!” I think you must have missed the key words… “No Churn” y’all! That’s right, you do not need a machine to make this smooth, rich, creamy ice cream.
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So, “How Does No Churn” Work?
It’s so simple it’s almost crazy. Why did anyone ever think we needed an ice cream maker to make ice cream? Believe it or not, you simply beat together heavy whipping cream, vanilla and sweetened condensed milk until peaks form, like soft whipped cream. Then pour into a container and freeze for at least 4 hours.
But What About That Berry Swirl?
The swirl is everything! Simply simmer blueberries, a little sugar and lemon juice to make a simple blueberry syrup. Then you swirl it through the cream. Can you even believe how pretty this is?
The Secret Ingredient: Creme Fraiche
You don’t need creme fraiche to make this ice cream amazing. It would be amazing without it. But creme fraiche adds an tantalizing tang to this creamy dessert. So I will suggest it, but you can make up your own mind (but do it ok?)
Want More “No Churn” Ice Cream Recipes?
Try my Vanilla Bean No Churn Ice Cream or my Salted Caramel Ice Cream!
The Recipe: Blueberry Swirl ‘No Churn’ Ice Cream!
What you need: a good quality sauce pan, organic sweetened condensed milk, a freezer safe container with lid and an ice cream scoop! I LOVE my heart shaped bowls!
An incredibly delicious ice cream made without a machine!
- juice of one lemon
- 1/4 cup organic granulated sugar
- 1 cup fresh blueberries (or frozen, thawed)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 14 ounces cold organic sweetened condensed milk
- 8 ounces creme fraiche (if you can't find it you can sub with sour cream)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or extract
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In a small sauce pan heat juice lemon, sugar and blueberries until simmering, stir frequently
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Use a spatula or potato masher to smash berries as they cook, simmering for five minutes or so, until the sauce has a syrupy consistency. Place syrup in a jar and place in the fridge until cool. Go do something else like laundry or Facebook while it cools.
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When berry syrup is cooled, pour whipping cream and vanilla into a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium until soft peaks form (usually 3 minutes or so)
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Add creme fraiche (if using) and sweetened condensed milk, beat again until soft peaks form (1-2 minutes)
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Fold cooled blueberry syrup into mixture by hand, swirling it in but being careful not to over mix or you will just have purple ice cream
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Pour into a container, seal and freeze for at least four hours
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Enjoy! Stays good in freezer for six weeks
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Okay, how easy does this look? Can’t wait to give this a try!!
Thanks! It is so easy…and delicious!
I have never seen creme fraiche, never, and I’m 63. Is that sold in major cities?
yes, usually right next to the sour cream!
That swirl is so gorgeous! This makes me so excited for summer, and I can’t wait to try it out.
Oh gracious Linda! The different combination of dairy – cream, sour cream, and condensed milk! What a lovely texture this is! We pick blueberries in July, and I’m saving this for that special picking season! Thank you!
That is some excellent swirling action. I always end up over-swirling but I can’t wait to make this so I can practice AND eat delicious ice cream.
Ooooh my goodness. You’re killing me with all the dairy! This looks so creamy and delicious. 🙂
Adding creme fraiche makes this ice cream a big deal. I mean it makes this ice cream extra creamylicious! I am adding this to my weekend project.
Since I live in Florida and it’s pretty much full blown summer here already, I’m all about making ice cream! Loved making & eating this recipe!
I am of the opinion that ice cream is always in season!
This so sweet & creamy and I love the blueberry swirls!
I’m delighted it’s that time of year; the sun is out; it’s time to eat ice cream again, and fruit flavored, no less! This is glorious Linda!
Thanks megan! Coming from a professional ice cream maker I am very flattered!
It’s getting close to blueberry (and Ice Cream) season. Pinning this to make soon.
This looks like summertime perfection, and I love that bit of creme fraiche in there too, what a great flavor enhancer!
This was so creamy with the lovely tang from the blueberries – I loved it. And as I don’t have an ice cream maker it was perfect for me!
I have to try this! I’ve never thought of making no churn ice cream.. this is going to be a game changer!
I am so excited about this ice cream! It looks like a wonderful treat to enjoy and to entertain! Delicious and beautiful!
Yes!!!. I’m a beginner on the ice cream scene. And am grateful for this blueberries recipe for my husband who has blueberries everyday. I’m a no churner believer and this is a great addition to the flavor line. I’ve done banana nut and chocolate and can’t wait to try this on him. I also plan to do a cookies n cream surprise for my 7 yr old neighbor boy whom I’ve shared ice cream and popsicles with every summer for the past several years.
Hi Wanda! Isn’t no churn a dream? Why did I spend so much money on machines??? And why did it take 57 years for me to figure out a hand mixer was all I needed??? I have no idea, but I sure am glad I know now. Sounds like you’re a pro. Enjoy!