Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

The cheesecake flavor pairs incredibly well with the tartness of the berries and sort of "mellows" them out. It's a brilliant combination! I'm sure you will love it as much as I did!

Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Makes about 2 1/2 quarts

Ingredients:

•     8 oz. cream cheese
•     2 cups whole milk
•     6 cups blueberries, fresh or frozen (thawed)
•     3 cups heavy cream
•     4 egg yolks
•     1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

Directions:

1. Whisk the egg yolks with the sugar. In a saucepan set on medium heat, bring the milk and the cream to boiling point, slowly pour a small amount on the egg yolks to temper. Pour the remaining over the yolks and sugar.
2. Stir well then pour back in the saucepan and cook over medium low heat until the cream thickens and coats the back of a wooden spoon.
3. Remove from the heat and whisk in the cream cheese until completely melted and incorporated. Cool to room temperature then cover and refrigerate until cold.
4. Process in an ice cream maker until it has reached soft-serve stage and almost doubled in size.
5. Mash blueberries lightly, then mix in with ice cream and place in the freezer to harden, which will take about 2 hours. Serve in bowls or ice cream cones and enjoy!

Best Brownies

Best Brownies

makes 16 brownies

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
•     1 cup white sugar
•     2 eggs
•     1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•     1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
•     1/2 cup all-purpose flour
•     1/4 teaspoon salt
•     1/4 teaspoon baking powder

  
 Frosting:

•     3 tablespoons butter, softened
•     3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
•     1 tablespoon honey
•     1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•     1 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.
2. In a large saucepan, melt 1/2 cup butter. Remove from heat, and stir in sugar, eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat in 1/3 cup cocoa, 1/2 cup flour, salt, and baking powder. Spread batter into prepared pan.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. Do not overcook.
4. To Make Frosting: Combine 3 tablespoons softened butter, 3 tablespoons cocoa, honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup confectioners' sugar. Stir until smooth. Frost brownies while they are still warm.