Banana Blueberry Ice Cream Recipes

BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the blueberries, sugar and water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sugar is dissolved and berries are softened. Press mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl; discard pulp. Stir in cream. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer two-thirds full; freeze according to the manufacturer's directions. (Refrigerate any remaining mixture until ready to freeze.) Transfer ice cream to freezer containers, allowing headspace for expansion. Freeze until firm, 2-4 hours. Repeat with any remaining ice cream mixture.

BLUEBERRY BANANA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Place banana pieces on a tray in a single layer and freeze overnight.
• Just before serving, place the frozen banana slices, frozen berries, and coconut milk or yogurt into a food processor and pulse until starting to break up. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and then blend on high until a smooth, creamy ice cream forms. You can add a touch more milk/yogurt to help it process better, but remember that the more liquid you add, the softer the end result will be.
• If desired, add a tablespoon of maple syrup and a squeeze of lemon for flavor brightener. Scoop into bowls and serve immediately. The ice cream doesn't refreeze well, but it's fast and easy to put together if you have the fruit pre-frozen, so making it fresh shouldn't be a problem.

BLUEBERRY BANANA MILKSHAKE

Steps:

• Place vanilla ice cream and milk in a blender and blend until smooth. Add blueberries, banana, sugar, and vanilla extract; blend until evenly mixed.

BANANA BLUEBERRY ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Cut banana into 1/2 inch slices.
• Place in covered container, and freeze for a minimum of 4 hours.
• Remove banana from freezer; transfer to food processor.
• Add blueberries.
• Puree on high until smooth, scraping sides as needed.
• Serve immediately as soft serve.
• Or transfer to covered container and freeze for an hour or two for hard serve.

NUTRITARIAN BLUEBERRY BANANA ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Peel the bananas, break them into 1 1/2 inch pieces and freeze at least 12 hours. If you cut them instead of breaking them, the pieces will stick together.
• When ready to make the ice cream, separate the frozen banana pieces and place in the blender with the remaining ingredients.
• Blend all ingredients together in a high-powered blender or food processor until smooth and creamy, adding a little more milk if it is too thick. CAUTION: This recipe requires a high powered blender (like a Vitamix) or high powered food processor so it doesn't strain when you put in the frozen fruit.

BLUEBERRY CHEESECAKE ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan; gradually stir in water until smooth. Stir in blueberries and lemon juice; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, and cinnamon in a large bowl; stir in butter. Pat into ungreased 10x15-inch baking pan.
• Bake crust in preheated oven until lightly browned, 10 to 15 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack, then crumble crust.
• Whisk 1 1/2 cups sugar, pudding mix, whipping cream, milk, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Fill ice cream freezer cylinder two-thirds full. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions; refrigerate remaining mixture until ready to freeze. Whisk remaining mixture before placing in cylinder to get rid of lumps.
• Layer ice cream, graham cracker mixture, and blueberry sauce three times in a large bowl; swirl to combine. Freeze until ready to serve.

BLUEBERRY BANANA "ICE CREAM" (NICE CREAM)

Steps:

• Combine bananas and blueberries in a blender or food processor; puree, scraping down sides as needed, until smooth and creamy.
• Transfer to an airtight container.
• Cover and freeze.
• Let sit at room temperature 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

LEMON-BLUEBERRY CUPCAKES WITH BLUEBERRY-LEMON BUTTERCREAM FROSTING

Steps:

• Combine frozen blueberries, sugar, and lemon juice for jam in a small pot over medium heat; bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture has reduced and thickened, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat.
• Pour mixture through a fine mesh sieve, pressing solids to extract as much jam as possible; you should have approximately 1/4 cup. Discard any solids and refrigerate jam until completely cool, at least 30 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 18 muffin cups with paper liners.
• Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt for cupcakes together in a small bowl.
• Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla until combined. Add flour mixture in 2 batches, alternating with buttermilk, beating batter just until combined after each addition; batter will be somewhat thick.
• Place frozen blueberries in a small bowl and toss with flour until coated. Add to the batter and fold to incorporate. Spoon batter into the prepared muffin cups, filling each one 3/4 full.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Check to see if a toothpick inserted into the centers comes out clean, and continue to bake, if needed, for 4 to 8 more minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes more.
• While the cupcakes are cooling, remove blueberry jam from the refrigerator. Measure out 1/4 cup for the frosting and reserve any extra for another use.
• Beat butter for frosting in a large bowl until creamy and smooth. Add 1 cup powdered sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt; beat until thoroughly combined. Add 1/4 cup blueberry jam and mix until combined. Add 1 cup powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Repeat with remaining 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar. Add heavy cream and beat until frosting is smooth and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes more.
• Frost cooled cupcakes.