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Huckleberry Ice Cream Recipe: A Creamy Summer Delight You’ll Want All Year Long


  • Author: Hannah

Ingredients

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For the Huckleberry Swirl:

  • 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen huckleberries

  • ½ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)

For the Ice Cream Base:

  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract

  • Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. Make the Huckleberry Sauce

  • In a saucepan, combine huckleberries, sugar, and lemon juice.

  • Bring to a simmer over medium heat.

  • If you prefer a thicker swirl, mix in cornstarch dissolved in 1 tbsp water.

  • Cook 5–7 minutes until thick and syrupy.

  • Cool completely and refrigerate.

2. Make the Ice Cream Base

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves.

  • Chill in the fridge for at least 1–2 hours (or overnight).

3. Churn the Ice Cream

  • Pour chilled base into your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes) until soft-serve consistency.

4. Add Huckleberry Swirl

  • Transfer half the churned ice cream into a loaf pan or freezer container.

  • Spoon half the huckleberry sauce over it and gently swirl with a knife.

  • Repeat with the remaining ice cream and sauce. Don’t overmix.

5. Freeze

 

  • Cover and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.