Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Set a fine-mesh sieve over a large bowl. Pour the heavy cream into the bowl. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, heat whole milk, sugar, and salt over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and mixture steams.
- Whisk egg yolks in a separate bowl. Slowly whisk half of the hot milk mixture into the yolks to temper them.
- Pour the tempered yolks back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens and coats the back of a spoon (170°F).
- Immediately strain the hot custard through the sieve into the cold heavy cream. Whisk to combine.
- Whisk in vanilla, almond, and lemon extracts. Add blue food coloring until desired bright blue color is achieved.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap pressed to the surface. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pour the chilled base into your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- During the last minute of churning, pour in the chilled, dry blueberries to distribute evenly.
- Transfer to a freezer-safe container, press parchment directly onto the surface, and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure blueberries are completely dry before adding to prevent icy chunks in the ice cream.