A hint of orange adds the perfect citrus note to balance the blueberries’ sweetness. Add a sprig of mint and a few fresh berries, and you’ve got a masterpiece!
2 | 12 -ounce packages | frozen blueberries, thawed |
1 | tablespoon | orange juice concentrate |
2 | cups | heavy cream |
2 | cups | whole milk |
2 | cups | sugar |
3 | eggs |
Set a fine mesh strainer over a large, heat-resistant bowl.
- Place the thawed blueberries and orange juice concentrate in a blender and puree until smooth.
- Pour the mixture through the strainer to remove the seeds. Rinse out the strainer and set back over the bowl, close at hand.
- Mix the cream, milk, and sugar together in a heavy saucepan.
- Place the saucepan over a medium heat and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- Whisk the egg yolks together in a spacious, heat-tolerant bowl. Temper the yolks by slowly adding one cup of the hot cream mixture while whisking vigorously.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and whisk the tempered yolks into the saucepan, creating custard. Stir constantly until the custard thickens slightly and coats the back of a wooden spoon.
- Immediately strain the custard into the bowl with the blueberries. Stir to blend, then set aside to cool to room temperature (approximately one hour).
- Refrigerate the blueberry custard for 4–6 hours, or overnight.
- Place the cold custard in the canister of your ice cream maker and process according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Remove the container from the machine and transfer the ice cream to a container. Cover and freeze for at least 4–6 hours to firm up.
NOTE: For best flavor, always remove ice cream from the freezer 20 minutes before serving, or place it in the microwave for 20 seconds.