Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream (& Popsicle) Recipe
This creamy and delicious Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon Ice cream is made with only 4 ingredients and minimal effort. And, this same recipe can be used to make a batch of Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon popsicles!
If you are looking for a tasty, dairy-free, sweet, and refreshing treat to beat the summer heat with, this Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon Ice cream might fit the bill!
Made with frozen blueberries, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest, this summer dessert is packed with a beautiful balance of sweet and tart flavors, much like these Mango Passionfruit White Chocolate Cups. This nutrient-rich dessert is high in antioxidants and vitamin C, and is gluten-free and vegan.
The recipe for this Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon Ice cream is an easy one that can be made with only 4 ingredients, a high-speed blender, and a freezer-safe container. And, this same dairy-free ice cream recipe can be used to make a batch of popsicles as well.
What are the ingredients needed to make this Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon Ice cream?
You will need the following 4 ingredients”
- Coconut condensed milk
- Coconut milk
- Frozen wild blueberries
- Lemon (we will use the zest and some fresh lemon juice as well)
Recipe Tips
- Use full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream. Light coconut milk will not result in as creamy an ice cream.
- If this lemon blueberry ice cream is not sweet enough, add a tablespoon or two of maple syrup or agave nectar.
- The coconut condensed milk can be replaced with a can of coconut cream and a sweetener of your choice.
- If using this recipe to make popsicles, once the mixture has been poured into popsicle molds, place the molds in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Then, place the popsicle sticks into them. This way, the popsicle sticks will stay upright and not move around.
- To dislodge the popsicles from the molds, place them in a bowl with hot water for about 15 to 20 seconds. Then pull on the popsicle sticks, and they should dislodge. If they don’t, then place them in the hot water for about 10 more seconds and try again.
Instructions
There are two methods to make this easy recipe.
My favorite method is to add the coconut condensed milk, the coconut milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and frozen blueberries to a high-speed blender and blend until well incorporated. I like to leave a few chunks of blueberries, so I do not blend this mixture until it is completely smooth. But if you want to avoid the embarrassment of adorning your teeth with blueberry chunks, then blend until this is smooth.
The other method is to add the condensed milk and coconut milk to a bowl. Then, using a handheld electric mixer, beat them well together. Then, add in the frozen wild blueberries and lemon zest and mix.
Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until set.
If making popsicles, carefully pour this mixture into popsicle molds. Place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Then, add in popsicle sticks to each and freeze for another 2 hours or so.
Adaptations
The combination of coconut milk and coconut condensed milk is a staple for me when making dairy-free ice creams and popsicles. However, if you do not have any issues with lactose, feel free to use heavy cream and dairy-filled condensed milk.
The frozen blueberries can be replaced with fresh blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries. Or, even a mixture of all three.
A little bit of vanilla extract can also be added in for a subtle flavor boost.
I have been making this blueberry lemon ice cream for over a decade for family and friends. I recall having an ice cream party one night back when my daughter was waiting for college acceptance letters. We had this blueberry lemon ice cream, a vegan chocolate ice cream, and a dairy-free pistachio ice cream, too, along with a bunch of toppings.
This is an easy dairy-free ice cream recipe that can be made with just a few ingredients and minimal effort. The hardest part about making this ice cream is the chill time.
If you are looking for more dairy-free popsicle recipes, check these out.
Ingredients
No-churn Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream
- 1 can coconut condensed milk 11.25 oz
- 1 can coconut milk 13.5 oz
- 2/3 cup frozen wild blueberries
- 1 lemon (1/2 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 teaspoons lemon juice)
Instructions
No-churn Dairy-free Blueberry Lemon Ice Cream
- There are two methods to make this easy recipe.
- METHOD 1: Add the coconut condensed milk, the coconut milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and frozen blueberries to a high-speed blender and blend until well incorporated. (I like to leave a few chunks of blueberries, so I do not blend this mixture until it is completely smooth. But if you want to avoid the embarrassment of adorning your teeth with blueberry chunks, then blend until this is smooth.)
- METHOD 2: Add the condensed milk and coconut milk to a bowl. Then, using a handheld electric mixer, beat them well together. Then, add in the frozen wild blueberries and lemon zest and mix.
- Pour mixture into a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3-4 hours or until set.
- If making popsicles, carefully pour this mixture into popsicle molds. Place them in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Then, add in popsicle sticks to each and freeze for another 2-3 hours or so.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk or coconut cream. Light coconut milk will not result in as creamy an ice cream.
- If this lemon blueberry ice cream is not sweet enough, add a tablespoon or two of maple syrup or agave nectar.
I’ve got to meet your daughter and you some day! love the togetherness! and Movie night is on! I’m going with coconut condensed milk version … for sure!
No churn ice-creams are the BEST, Shashi. I’ve always opted for no-churn before I bought my ice-cream maker. Glad that your daughter offered to help you. All the flavors sound fantastic, especially that pistachio cinnamon. But I actually want to taste them all! 🙂
This is great, glad she offered to help you 🙂 This ice cream looks fantastic! Love the flavors!
All of these flavors sound ahhmazing! And I love the idea of a movie night party!
I always learn so much here Shashi. I was not aware of the existence of condensed coconut milk. SCORE!!! You and your social media guru should open an ice cream stand, as opposed to a lemonade stand. Would help her college stash/fund for sure!!!! Seriously – everything looks great and I could really go for a scoop (or two) of pistachio myself. Hope all is well my friend. Snowed her all day on Saturday. Ugly #truth. So I am so done with the snow. XOXO
LOL!! I love that you daughter offered to help with your social media just to hold on to your new phone. That is classic! You are totally making my Monday with all these ice cream options!! AND they are no churn AND dairy free at that!! I feel like I hit the jack pot! You need to open an Ice cream shop, Shashi, because you totally ROCK the ice cream flavors!! I absolutely NEED all 3 of these. Like, immediately. 🙂 Cheers, dear!
WOW!! I thought today was gonna be a bit grumpy due to it being… well, MONDAY. But then I saw All the Ice Cream over here and it immediately became AMAZING!! Shashi, how do you do it?? I’m drooling ever so attractively over all of these dairy-free ice cream flavors!! If only I could have multiple scoops of all your ice cream flavors and a few movies–I’d have the best day ever! Have a great week, my friend! 🙂
Mmmm, glad you’ve opened an ice cream season, Shashi! I do love ice cream made of coconut milk cause it gives such an amazing texture. Well, which one should I pick? Okay, I’m one a diet today so I’ll take only 2 scoops each (for now) haha. Thanks:)
What an exciting time for your daughter! I loved applying to colleges–almost as much as I love ice cream! That pistachio-cinnamon is calling my name :). They all look absolutely delicious and perfect for movie night (or dinner if you’re like me).
I had no idea condensed coconut milk even existed! Will definitely be on the lookout for it the next time I go shopping.
This is such a fantastic idea, Shashi!! I’ve never made no churn ice cream before. I have an attachment for my mixer, ya know one of those bowls that you freeze and it’s a whole process, but this? This looks too easy and dangerously good! I’m sure I would devour one of these on my own in one sitting!
Love that you are having quality time with your daughter. I’m confident that when she does go to college, you guys will still be having fun nights together because who could possibly resist movies, ice cream and candy??
Have a lovely week, my friend! xo
I’m SO excited for ice cream season! And great minds think alike, I’ve got a blueberry lemon coming up on my blog! This definitely calls for a movie night 🙂
Ok, now I have to go (no, run) to my local store to find condensed coconut milk. That sounds delicious! And the ice creams look so good and creamy, especially the chocolate one!
These all look incredible! Perfect for movie night!
GIrl, you are making precious memories with your daughter! Of course she will come home often because–hello!! YOUR FOOD!!!
Not just one…but THREE different flavors? Sign me up for that movie night! I love how organized Lil Shashi is…I mean spreadsheets and tracking? Sounds like she’s got an inner engineer in there somewhere. Haha! I know this is an exciting time for you guys, but it’s also a bit bittersweet. Transitions always are. But enjoy the experience! Meanwhile, I’ll be in your kitchen eating all of this ice cream…so don’t be confused when you come back and it’s all gone. 😉
This is a great way to enjoy ice cream without the dairy. Looks so inviting with all these great flavors!
No churn is always great…you know, quick, fuss free yet very creamy. Nice!