Blackberry Mint Chip Ice Cream
Blackberry mint chip ice cream is the ice cream flavor of the summer! If you are a mint chocolate chip fan, then you will love this fruity blackberry twist. The result is a refreshing ice cream that is light and creamy and full of flavor and textures. This ice cream base is egg free, which makes it even easier to make homemade ice cream right in your own kitchen. This recipe is a mix of my favorite mint chip ice cream with a layer of blackberry vanilla reduction swirled throughout. It is so delicious and perfect for serving up one or two scoops all summer long. This blackberry mint chip ice cream will surely become one of your new favorite ice cream flavors.
We recently went blackberry picking and came home with ten pounds of berries, which meant lots of blackberry recipes were bound to happen. I decided that ice cream was the appropriate recipe to make and it turned out so tasty that I had to share it with you!
This recipe is egg free, which means it’s super easy to make and you don’t have to deal with tempering the eggs like a traditional ice cream recipe. The ice cream is still super creamy and is best served about four hours after freezing, but can definitely be served the next day. If waiting to serve until the day after freezing, you will want to leave it at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or more to allow the ice cream so soften some. This is because there are no eggs and no preservatives.
Ways to switch up this recipe:
For an extra creamy version of this ice cream, add two egg yolks slowly into the warm milk and sugar whisking until smooth. Be careful not to add the eggs in all at once until eggs have been tempered with a bit of warm milk to prevent scrambling.
Feel free to swap blueberries or strawberries for the blackberries if you prefer.
Use chocolate chips instead of a bar, but I happen to love the little bits of chocolate running throughout each bite when you use a chopped bar.
I love using fresh mint leaves to infuse the ice cream with a subtle mint flavor, but you could use 1/4 tsp. of mint extract if you prefer.
Tips for making the best ice cream:
Make sure you are using whole milk and heavy whipping cream. This recipe will not work with low fat milk.
Make sure you freeze your ice cream maker’s sleeve before adding ice cream base.
Make sure to cool your blackberry reduction and ice cream base thoroughly before adding to the ice cream maker. Both need to be very cold.
I can’t wait for you to give this recipe a try for yourself! You are going to love it!
Blackberry Mint Chip Ice Cream
Ingredients:
2 Cups Whole Milk
2 Cups Heavy Cream
1 Cup Fresh Mint Leaves
2 Cups Fresh Blackberries
3/4 Cup Sugar
1 Tsp. Vanilla
1/2 Cup Chopped Chocolate (i like.a semi sweet or dark chocolate bar here)
Directions:
Heat mint, 1/2 cup sugar, and milk in a saucepan over medium low heat until sugar has dissolved. Turn of heat and let the mint steep for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile add blackberries, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla in another saucepan and smash the blackberries to release their juices. Simmer for 5-10 minutes and then remove from the heat and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
Strain the mint leaves out of the milk and then pour into the heavy cream and stir to combine. Place in an airtight container and place into the fridge for at least 2 hours until very cold but up to overnight.
Place the ice cream base (cream and milk mixture) into the frozen ice cream sleeve and start churning according to ice cream maker’s instructions for about 30 minutes until soft serve consistency.
Add chopped chocolate in at this time until just combined.
Pour half of the ice cream into an airtight container and then layer with half of the blackberry reduction and swirl into the ice cream. Repeat the process once more and then freeze for 4 hours.
Serve in bowls or in cones as desired.
Note: Because this ice cream does not contain eggs or preservatives, if freezing overnight you will need to let thaw for 15-20 minutes at room temp before scooping.
Blackberry Mint Chip Ice Cream
Blackberry Mint Chip Ice Cream
