I have a confession. I never had blackberries before I made this blackberry crumble ice cream. My dad is the biggest fan of blackberries. I grew up hearing his warm childhood stories of berry and fruit picking from his grandmother’s backyard trees that were later turned into incredible blackberry pies and blackberry cobblers. Learn more about these fantastic stories in my cookbook.
I loved hearing these stories. For years, my dad has talked about wanting a blackberry cobbler. I adore peach cobbler but could not imagine what a blackberry cobbler would even taste like.
Therefore, I felt I needed to be eased into that challenge that I will take on one day. I thought my first trial with blackberries should be with a blackberry ice cream recipe just because I love ice cream. This blackberry crumble ice cream recipe made me fall in love with blackberries. By adding the lovely crumble to the recipe, it reminded me a bit of a cobbler.
I know I feel more confident about taking on a blackberry cobbler recipe but until then, this blackberry crumble ice cream is definitely a lovely filler.
- 1/4 cup salted butter melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups fresh blackberries
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2-3/4 cup granulated sugar depending on sweetness of berries
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 5 large egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- For the Crumble, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon and flour to a small to medium sized bowl.
- Whisk ingredients together.
- Slowly add in melted butter and stir in to combine until small crumbs develop.
- Spread crumbs on a baking sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp and golden.
- Remove crumbs and allow to cool to room temperature.
- For the Ice Cream, add blackberries to food processor and create puree.
- Then push puree through a sieve to remove the seeds.
- Next, whisk together the cream, milk, sugar and blackberry puree and cook over low to medium heat until small bubbles begin to form.
- Add egg yolks to a small bowl.
- Take 1/3 of the mixture out and add to the egg yolks bowl and quickly whisk to temper the eggs. Once they are incorporated, add the egg mixture into the remaining blackberry mixture in the pot continuing to whisk.
- Once the mixture can evenly coat the back of a spoon, remove from heat and add vanilla.
- Make sure the mixture is well mixed and place in the freezer for a couple of hours.
- Churn according to your ice cream manufacturer's instructions.
- After churning, alternate placing the ice cream mixture and crumbles in a freezer safe container. Freeze for at least 4-5 hours before enjoying.
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Josies Yogurt says
August 31, 2013 at 9:11 amThis looks so delicious. In love with this Blackberry Crumble Ice Cream. Keep sharing. Thank you for sharing.
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Paula Montenegro says
August 11, 2013 at 4:35 pmThis is gorgeous! I just made blackberry cheesecake ice cream yesterday. If I had only thought of a crumble on top! Genius idea.
Jaclyn says
August 8, 2013 at 2:57 pmSeriously – hook me up! This looks amazing!
Nami | Just One Cookbook says
August 3, 2013 at 8:16 amI love blackberries but had never had blackberry ice cream! I have to try this one day in the near future! Love the crumble addition in the ice cream. Pinned! <3
Grandbabycakes says
August 3, 2013 at 2:23 pmThanks so much! It totally has changed my life, not really but sort of!
Laura Dembowski says
August 2, 2013 at 7:16 pmI can’t believe you’d never had blackberries before! This is certainly a good way to introduce yourself to them – everything’s good in ice cream 🙂 I love blackberries and know I would love this ice cream.
Grandbabycakes says
August 2, 2013 at 7:51 pmYep I am excited that I finally tried them. I am addicted to this ice cream I must say!
lokness says
August 2, 2013 at 11:28 pmBeautiful ice cream! Love the idea of the crumble ice cream. What a great summer dessert!
Grandbabycakes says
August 3, 2013 at 12:06 amThe crumble changed my life! Thanks so much!
Pink Patisserie says
August 1, 2013 at 2:22 pmLooks so lovely and refreshing and what a great idea to add some crumble! So glad you’ve now been introduced to blackberries.. 🙂
Grandbabycakes says
August 1, 2013 at 2:40 pmYes, I think blackberries and I are going to be very happy together!
Joshua Carroll says
July 31, 2013 at 4:22 pmI don’t know whether to be shocked at you having never eaten blackberries before this or in awe of how delicious this looks. Deep internal debate to be had as I make this and then nom it like crazy.
Grandbabycakes says
July 31, 2013 at 5:05 pmYes, I was shocked how yummy this ice cream was. A game changer for sure!
Valerie says
July 31, 2013 at 3:12 amBlackberries are something I look forward to enjoying every summer – I’m so happy you’ve been properly introduced! 😀 This ice cream looks amazing!!
Grandbabycakes says
July 31, 2013 at 5:00 pmThank you so much Valerie! I have definitely been properly introduced.
Colleen Bierstine says
July 30, 2013 at 4:04 pmI suppose if you’re going to try anything for the first time, eating it in ice cream is the way to go! This sounds rich and refreshing, perfect for summer.
Grandbabycakes says
July 31, 2013 at 4:59 pmYes, Colleen, I think ice cream recipes will be my initial testers from now on.
Fragolina says
July 30, 2013 at 9:02 amI love blackberries but I’ve never eaten a blackberry ice cream! Absolutely yummy!
Grandbabycakes says
July 31, 2013 at 4:58 pmIt is totally delish! It definitely made me love blackberries!