Homemade Lavender Blackberry Ice Cream Recipe

If you’re looking for a unique homemade ice cream recipe, this lavender blackberry ice cream is the perfect summer treat.

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Sweet, juicy blackberries pair beautifully with the delicate floral flavor of culinary lavender to create a creamy dessert that’s both refreshing and elegant.

Whether you’re serving it at a summer gathering, a garden party, or simply enjoying a quiet evening on the porch, this homemade ice cream is sure to become a seasonal favorite.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Table of Contents

Rich, creamy homemade ice cream
Sweet blackberry flavor with a hint of lavender
Beautiful natural color
Perfect for summer entertaining
Easy to make with fresh or frozen blackberries

Ingredients

2 cups fresh blackberries
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon culinary lavender
2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
5 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

How to Make Lavender Blackberry Ice Cream

Prepare the Blackberry Puree

In a saucepan, combine the blackberries and half of the sugar. Cook over medium heat until the berries soften and release their juices.

Press the mixture through a fine mesh sieve to remove the seeds, then set the smooth puree aside to cool.

Infuse the Cream

Heat the heavy cream, milk, and culinary lavender until steaming but not boiling. Remove from the heat and let the lavender steep for 10 to 15 minutes.

Strain out the lavender buds.

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Make the Custard

Whisk the egg yolks with the remaining sugar until smooth.

Slowly whisk in the warm cream mixture, then return everything to the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, salt, and blackberry puree.

Chill and Churn

Refrigerate the mixture for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 2 to 4 hours before serving.

Tips for the Best Ice Cream

Use ripe, sweet blackberries for the best flavor.
Always use culinary lavender.
Don’t over-steep the lavender or it can become bitter.
Chill the custard completely before churning.
Let the finished ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping.

Variations

Add white chocolate chips during the last few minutes of churning.
Swirl in blackberry jam before freezing.
Add fresh lemon zest for a bright citrus note.
Top with fresh blackberries and lavender blossoms for serving.

How to Store

Store homemade lavender blackberry ice cream in an airtight freezer container for up to 2 weeks.

More Frozen Summer Desserts

If you love homemade frozen treats, be sure to try these delicious recipes:

Each one is packed with fresh fruit flavor and is perfect for cooling off on hot summer days.

More Lavender Recipes

This homemade lavender blackberry ice cream is a delicious combination of fresh berries and fragrant culinary lavender.

Creamy, colorful, and bursting with summer flavor, it’s a beautiful dessert that’s perfect for everything from backyard barbecues to elegant dinner parties.

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