Combine 1/4 cup sugar, blueberries and lemon juice in a small saucepan set over medium heat. Bring to a boil and mash berries. Puree blueberry mixture, then strain through a fine mesh strainer. Set aside.
Add 1 cup heavy cream and vanilla to a medium bowl with a mesh strainer set on top.
Combine milk, remaining heavy cream, sugar and salt to a medium saucepan set over medium heat. Stir to dissolve sugar.
Whisk egg yolks in a small bowl.
When milk mixture begins to steam, slowly drizzle 1 cup warm liquid into the yolks, while continuously whisking. Pour egg mixture into sacuepan, followed by blueberry puree. Stir to combine. Continue cooking until mixture coats the back of a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.
Pour through mesh strainer into reserved heavy cream. Stir and cool over an ice bath to room temperature. Cover and chill thoroughly, 4-6 hours or overnight.
Churn according to manufacturer's directions.
Transfer churned ice cream to a freezer safe container. Cover and freeze until solid.
Notes
Recipe serves roughly 4-6, yields 1 quart.An original recipe from Baked by Rachel
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