Roasted Blueberry Frozen Yogurt

I thought this roasted blueberry frozen yogurt recipe had the most refreshing flavors. The mix of the blueberries with the tart yogurt and a hint of lemon in each bite made me feel like I was sitting on a beach in the sun. I got nervous with how much sugar I was adding to the pan when roasting the berries but when I tasted the final product I felt it could have used even more. Unfortunately for me, I did not read the recipe prior to purchasing the ingredients and I do not have an ice cream maker. I made it the old-fashioned way and it turned out great. I think the honey was a great touch.

I would recommend this roasted blueberry frozen yogurt recipe for its ease, taste, and gorgeous purple color. I appreciate how quickly it came together and was essentially hands-off. I just tossed the berries with the sugar, popped it in the oven, and was able to mix the yogurt base while the blueberries roasted and became syrupy. The roasting intensified the blueberry flavor. I used a handheld blender to blend the cooled berries into the yogurt base which also helped the honey mix in better and I liked not having large chunks of skin in the creamy dessert. The frozen yogurt had a pleasing soft-serve consistency immediately after churning and after several hours was firm but still scoopable, unlike many other homemade ice cream recipes. The texture improved after letting it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping. It’s a delicious recipe that’s tart and refreshing. I found the blueberry flavor to be better right after churning and the lemon flavor to be more pronounced after freezing. I appreciated the tartness and brightness, but think some may prefer a less sharp flavor. Anyone looking for an easy, refreshing dessert that’s also healthy would enjoy this recipe. I might like a few more blueberries. I would actually consider using frozen berries and increasing roasting time when fresh berries are unavailable.

I really enjoyed making and eating this roasted blueberry frozen yogurt. I loved the flavor of the blueberries, honey, and sugar. The texture was creamy and decadent, with that fresh blueberry flavor. The scooping and serving was quite easy, with a scooper dipped in hot water. I added a few more blueberries over the cup measurement. There were a few blueberries that didn’t pop in the oven but they burst open when I mixed everything together.

I recently was gifted an ice cream maker so when I saw this roasted blueberry frozen yogurt recipe, I had to try it. I've made ice cream in my new-to-me piece of kitchen equipment, but I've never made frozen yogurt. I couldn’t believe how quickly it all came together compared with making ice cream! The result was light and smooth with a good balance of sweet (from the roasted blueberries) and tart (from the lemon juice and Greek yogurt). Refreshing! I think the texture of the frozen yogurt benefits from having little chunks of blueberries in it, and do not think it would be as good if the mixture had been blended smooth. The frozen yogurt churned for 25 minutes, and the texture in the middle was perfect. However, it froze pretty hard to the walls of the ice cream maker bowl, so 20 minutes might be better for my machine (KitchenAid).