If you need an easy homemade ice cream recipe this homemade blackberry ice cream is a major crowd pleaser! With only four ingredients it doesn't get more simple or delicious than this!
Today I am going to share with you a secret family recipe. My Uncle Jim is a professional homemade ice cream maker. He makes it at basically any family gathering and has perfected a multitude of easy homemade ice cream recipes!
While they are all amazing, this homemade blackberry ice cream is out of this world!
Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream
I tell no lies. The amazing thing is, the recipe is beyond simple, but it tastes nothing short of an ice cream lover's dream. Prepare to wow your company and your taste buds!
If you need another cool sweet treat idea, these homemade ice cream tacos are amazing too! You can also check out all of our yummy desserts here.
How to Make Homemade Ice Cream
The best kept secret about homemade ice cream is how SIMPLE it is to make! Our homemade blackberry ice cream has four ingredients and takes about five minutes to prep!
Furthermore, if you don't like blackberries you can easily swap them out for any other fruit of your choice! From peaches, to strawberries to raspberries, you really can't go wrong with this easy staple homemade ice cream recipe.
All measurements in this recipe are for a 5 quart ice cream maker, if using a different size, adjust measurements accordingly.
What you need to make homemade ice cream:
- Approximately 6 cups frozen blackberries
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 pints half and half
- 2 pints heavy whipping cream
- ice cream maker
Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream
Add sugar and blackberries to a large bowl (see photo 1 above).
Mix sugar and blackberries together until they are melty and syrupy (see photo 2 above). You can either blend them together in blender or you can mash them by hand to your desired consistency (some like it chunky, some like it smooth. We leave a few chunks in ours).
Poor sugar/berry mixture into your ice cream maker. Poor equal amounts of half and half and whipping cream in your chamber until you hit the fill line (see photo 3 above).
Now just follow the directions on your ice cream maker (ours you just have to turn on, my parents you have to add salt and ice, etc.) and wait for your ice cream to be ready to devour (see photo 4 above).
Is your mouth watering? Or is it just me?
Pro Tips:
- It typically takes between 25-40 minutes for homemade ice cream to get to the perfect consistency in an ice cream maker. Check after 25 minutes, but the longer you let it run the thicker it will be.
- Homemade ice cream will not be the same consistency as store bought. In large part this is due to the lack of chemicals and preservatives in homemade ice cream, so yes, in that regard homemade ice cream is better for you!
- Be sure not to overfill your ice cream maker. Most newer makers will have a fill line, but if yours doesn't be sure to leave ½ inch to an inch at the top for your ice cream to have room to expand as it freezes.
If you like this recipe we would love if you took the time to leave a comment and positive review!
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Easy Homemade Blackberry Ice Cream Recipe
Of all the homemade ice cream recipes out there, this one is the best! You can substitute for any kind of fruit you like, but blackberry is my favorite!
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Servings: 12
Calories: 599kcal
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Equipment
- Ice Cream Maker
Ingredients
- 6 cups frozen blackberries
- 3 cups sugar
- 2 pints half and half
- 2 pints heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Add sugar and blackberries to a large bowl.
- Mix sugar and blackberries together until they are melty and syrupy. You can either blend them together in blender or you can mash them by hand to your desired consistency (some like it chunky, some like it smooth. We leave a few chunks in ours).
- Poor sugar/berry mixture into your ice cream maker. Poor equal amounts of half and half and whipping cream in your chamber until you hit the fill line. Now just follow the directions on your ice cream maker (ours you just have to turn on, my parents you have to add salt and ice, etc.) and wait for your ice cream to be ready to devour.
Notes
You can substitute the blackberries for any fruit you like! From peaches, to strawberries to raspberries to blueberries any option is delicious.
Store leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer.
The consistency of this ice cream is not as hard as store bought varieties, that is due in part to a lack of chemicals and preservatives and is totally normal.
All measurements are for a 5 quart ice cream maker, if using a different size, adjust measurements accordingly.
Nutrition
Calories: 599kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 64mg | Potassium: 278mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 54g | Vitamin A: 1595IU | Vitamin C: 16.3mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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Well there you have it friends! I hope this blackberry ice cream takes your summer treat game to the next level!
This post was originally posted on July 8th, 2013 and has been updated with new photos, a video and more informational content.
Sylvia
I am in Australia and have no idea what product I use for “half and half”. Any suggestions please?
Aiyana
Half milk, half cream
Leanne Pellizzari
I'm from Australia to, I was thinking full cream milk.
Carol
This looks so good, just bought 3 Qts of blackberries, I have a question, can I fix this in my Vitamix?
Sammie
Amazing! Total worth every bit. Just finished and now on to peach, Thank you for sharing this awesome tasting recipe!
Marilyn
Can I use fresh blackberries instead of frozen?
Jessica
Absolutely! You will love it!
Sue Mosier
Loved this ice cream recipe. Plus Blackberry is one of favs.. it was easy to make and we making this a lot and trying different fruit to change it.up.. Thank you so much for sharing this.
Sarah
So glad you loved it! It's our fave too!
Tracy
I have tried a lot of recipes for ice cream but this was the best and most flavorful!! I can't wait till it is gone so we can make it again. I am excited for peach season so we can try that one too!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Sarah
Yay!! So glad to hear that. We love it so much!
Aimee Shugarman
This is my husbands favorite flavor, so it was a such a treat to make this for Father's Day. Turned out amazing.
Jessica
YAY! So good to hear! Thank you Aimee!
Jen
We've started making our own ice creams with the kids as a fun way to get them involved in the kitchen. This one just jumped to the top of the list to make next. Love blackberries!
Jessica
Oh how fun! I hope you all love it!
Tanya Schroeder
This ice cream looks so easy and I love that color!
Jessica
Isn't it pretty? Thanks Tanya!
Emily
This blackberry ice cream is oh so easy and yummy, I wanted to lick my bowl clean! Thank you!!
Jessica
Oh i'm so glad! Thanks Emily!
Beth Pierce
What a divine ice cream recipe! This will keep me cool all summer long!
Jessica
Woo hoo! So glad you loved it! Thanks Beth!
jENNIFER
Thanks for the simple recipe. I have spent the last half hour arguing with my husband because I could not find a recipe, like it is my fault no one posted a decent blackberry ice cream recipe. Then I found some that would take hours to make because they are custard based. I just wanted a simple but delicious ice cream recipe. tHEY i FOUND YOURS. yOURS SOUNDS SIMPLE AND DELICIOUS. tHANK yOU FOR MAKING IT SIMPLE. i KNOW HOW TO COOK AND TO BAKE, BUT i DON'T THINK YOU SHOULD COOK YOUR ICE CREAM BEFORE YOU FREEZE IT, LOL.
Jessica
Hahaha oh my gosh you just made my day! Thanks for the comment! We actually JUST made this again on the 4th of July, we love it so much! The recipe desperately needs new photos but every time I make it it is gone before I can snap any, haha! Now you are motivating me though because more people need to see this goodness!
David
I live in the Midwest. Could you possibly make pawpaw ice cream. Anything unique to your area. And yes, a book please.
Thanks
Leah
Really good and VERY easy. I 1/4'd the recipe and if fit perfectly into my Deni ice cream maker that has a frozen bowl and requires no ice or salt. I am going to bring a group of 11 and 12 year old Bible study girls blackberry picking on Monday and we will be making jelly, cobbler and this wonderful ice cream with the berries. Our Bible study will be I AM the Vine from John 15:1-7. The girls are going to love this! Thanks for the great recipe!
A Ericksen
Love this recipe! We have not only made it with home grown blackberries, but tried it a second time with fresh peaches, and today a third time with homegrown raspberries. Yummy!
MtnKttn
Your photos are great! Thanks for sharing!!
Yvonne @ TriedandTasty
This makes me want an ice cream maker!
Audra
I wish I had an ice cream maker. This looks delicious.
Rae Gun
yum yum yum pinned and excited to try!
Sarah @ Pretty Providence
Haha when I first saw the picture I was about to say, "wow, your uncle looks exactly like Terry!" I totally need an ice cream maker. I've never been so obsessed with ice cream as I am now that I live in a place that never cools down.
Jessica @ Pretty Providence
Lol that is hillarious! It is SOOOOOO good Sar! You have to try it!