recipe :: new zealand style fresh blueberry ice cream

indulge in a delicious twist on a classic with this New Zealand-style blueberry ice cream, made effortlessly in a Ninja Creami. Known for its rich, creamy texture and vibrant fruit flavors, New Zealand ice cream blends fresh, whole ingredients to create a smooth, velvety treat. this recipe captures that essence, combining juicy fresh blueberries, a hint of vanilla, and a dash of lemon to balance the sweetness. the result is a luscious, fruit-forward ice cream that's both refreshing and indulgent, perfect for enjoying a taste of New Zealand at home.

ingredients

  • 1 cup fresh blueberries (plus extra for garnish, optional)

  • 2 cups milk—we use 1.25 cups raw milk and 0.75 cup heavy cream for a richer texture

    • use your preferred milk(s) here—raw, whole, coconut, etc.

  • 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste)

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon juice (to enhance the blueberry flavor)

  • pinch of salt

  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for creaminess)

instructions

make the base ::

  1. in your ninja creami pint, mix together the milk (and cream if using), vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. if you want a creamier consistency, dissolve the cornstarch in a little cold milk and stir it into the mixture.

  2. mix in the blueberries and squeeze of lemon juice. make sure the contents do not exceed the “max fill” line.

freeze ::

  1. freeze the container upright for at least 24 hours, or until fully solid.

process in the Ninja Creami ::

  1. take out your frozen mixture and place the pint container in the Ninja Creami machine, following the manufacturer’s instructions.

  2. select the “Ice Cream” mode and let the machine process the frozen mixture.

adjust texture ::

  1. if the ice cream looks crumbly after processing, you can add a tablespoon of milk and run the "Re-spin" cycle to make it creamier.

serve ::

  1. scoop the ice cream into bowls or cones. serve over your favorite crumble (ahem, our yummy gluten-free peach crumble is the best!) or enjoy on it’s own with some extra fresh blueberries on top!

enjoy your homemade New Zealand-style blueberry ice cream!

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