Blueberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream Bars are a sweet and tangy dessert for goat cheese lovers! You need just four ingredients and five minutes of prep time to whip up these frozen treats!
I’m all about homemade popsicles and ice cream bars during the summer. They’re so easy to make and store nicely in the freezer, so you have dessert at the ready any time guests drop by! (Or, in my case, when it’s 10:00 at night and you have a hankering for ice cream!)
Blueberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream Bars
When the ice cream craving hits, I usually go for nice cream (banana-based ice cream), like these chocolate peanut butter pops. But luckily, my dairy intolerance seems to have skipped goat cheese, so using it as a tangy base for desserts has become common practice in my kitchen.
Goat cheese is definitely an acquired taste, so these ice cream bars aren’t going to be for everyone. But if you enjoy goat cheese, there is nothing better than pairing it with fruit and honey. And, in this case, the pairing happens in the blender to create a sweet and tart frozen treat!
What do you need to make blueberry goat cheese ice cream bars?
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 300 gram package of goat cheese
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
That’s it!
How do you make blueberry goat cheese ice cream bars?
Add all the ingredients to a blender and puree until everything is well combined. The mixture will be purple with flecks of blueberries. Pour into some popsicle molds, add a few popsicle sticks and place in the freezer for 5-6 hours, or until frozen.
Some tips for making blueberry goat cheese ice cream bars:
- I use a blender, but you can also whip the ingredients together with an electric mixer or food processor.
- If you don’t have fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries will work too. Just make sure you defrost them first so they are easier to puree with the other ingredients.
- Sometimes, if I’m feeling extra fancy, I add a pinch of fresh thyme to the mixture as it pairs nicely with the goat cheese and blueberries.
- If I have it on hand, I sometimes add a sprinkle of granola to the tops of the bars before freezing them. The granola will actually be on the bottom of the bars when they come out of the molds.
- I used 3-ounce popsicle molds for this recipe, which resulted in five bars. You will get more or less depending on the size of your molds.
- If you don’t have popsicle molds, you can use paper baking cups, and just peel them off once the ice cream is set up. (I’ve included pictures of both the popsicle mold and baking cup versions).
If you make these Blueberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream Bars, I would love to hear what you think in the comments below!
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PrintBlueberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream Bars
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours
- Yield: 5 bars
- Category: dessert
- Method: blend, freeze
- Cuisine: American
Description
Blueberry Goat Cheese Ice Cream Bars are a sweet and tangy dessert for goat cheese lovers! You need just four ingredients and five minutes of prep time to whip up these frozen treats!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 300 gram package goat cheese, soft and unripened
- 1/4 cup liquid honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a blender and blend on high until everything is well combined. The mixture will be purple with flecks of blueberries. Pour into popsicle molds, add popsicle sticks and place in the freezer for 5-6 hours, or until frozen.
- Remove from freezer and run the molds under warm water to help release the ice cream bars. Enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container in the freezer.
Notes
- I use a blender, but you can also whip the ingredients together with an electric mixer or food processor.
- If you don’t have fresh blueberries, frozen blueberries will work too. Just defrost them first so they are easier to puree with the other ingredients.
- You can add a sprinkle of granola to the tops of the bars before freezing them. The granola will actually be on the bottom of the bars when they come out of the molds.
- I used 3-ounce popsicle molds for this recipe, which resulted in five bars. You will get more or less depending on the size of your molds.
- If you don’t have popsicle molds, you can use paper baking cups, and just peel them off once the ice cream is set up.
Jacqueline Debono says
I love eating goat’s cheese with honey, so am sure I’d love these ice-cream bars too. They look beautiful. Such a stunning colour!
Leanne says
Thanks Jacqueline!
Kate says
Wow this recipe is so unique and beautiful! I am a big sweet/savory person, so I love the idea of adding goat cheese to an ice cream bar. I never would have thought of that myself but it’s a great idea, I can’t wait to try this!
Leanne says
Thanks Kate! The goat cheese makes these bars creamy and pairs nicely with the tart berries and sweet honey!
Anna says
Love these pops Leanne! I have never tried pops made with goats cheese, but absolutely love the sound and look of it! So simple, only 4 ingredients, and what a spectacular result! Your photos are fab too, want to lick my screen! 😉
Leanne says
Haha! Thanks Anna! I love adding goat cheese to sweet treats. Glad you like the recipe and the photos!
Hezzi-D says
I wouldn’t have thought to pair blueberries and goat cheese but these look really tasty.
Leanne says
Thank you Heather!
Teri@The Freshman Cook says
Gorgeous! That purple color looks amazing, and I can’t wait to give these a try! Looks like a great recipe. My husband will love them!
Leanne says
Thanks Teri! Hope you get a chance to make them!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
Such a great idea to use goat cheese, Leanne! It would add so much tang to the bars. Love it! We just bought a big case of blueberries from Superstore the other week. I’m so glad they’re in season again! Tasty and cheap! Can’t wait to give these bars a try! XO
Leanne says
Yes, I love the tanginess that goat cheese adds to an otherwise sweet dessert! Thanks Katherine! Gotta love all the fresh blueberries!
Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings says
These sound amazing! I have a package of goat cheese in my fridge right now, and I think it wants to be made into popsicles!
Leanne says
It was meant to be! Thanks Jaida!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
Goat Cheese..yum! Blueberries…super yum! Combine them together in an ice cream bar makes it heaven! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Leanne says
Thanks Maggie! Glad you like them!
Tatiana says
These photos are s.l.a.y.i.n.g me. I think these are the prettiest popsicles I have ever seen! You made my day. Many many thanks for sharing with us.
Leanne says
Thanks Tatiana! That’s very kind of you to say! I’m glad you liked the photos!
Michelle says
Wow! These look absolutely amazing! I have never tried a cheese-based ice cream but I’m completely intrigued! Can’t wait to try these.
Leanne says
Thanks Michelle! The goat cheese adds a creamy texture and tangy taste. Hope you like them!
Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl says
Leanne, these look amazing! I am personally a goat cheese fanatic so I bet the blueberries, honey and goat cheese go perfectly together to make an ultra creamy and delicious treat! Aldi has a delicious honey goat cheese that would be perfect for these! I must try them!
Leanne says
Thanks Haylie! Sounds like these bars are made for you! Hope you get a chance to make them this summer!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Wish we were neighbors Leanne because I’d want to trade pops! These look so delicious! I’m a huge blueberry fan, so these would disappear quickly!
Leanne says
Haha! Thanks Mary Ann! A trade sounds like a fair deal to me!
Milena says
I am so excited to try this recipe! I regularly indulge in a bit of this wild blueberries rolled goat cheese from Trader Joe’s instead of dessert. But an actual ice cream with these two ingredients? Yum! Gorgeous pictures too!
Leanne says
Thanks Milena! I don’t live near a Trader Joes but that goat cheese rolled in wild blueberries sounds fabulous. Hope you find a reason to make these bars this summer!
Jo Thrasher • Jo Eats says
I’ve always loved blueberries and goat cheese, but never thought to freeze them. Beyond brilliant!
Leanne says
Thanks Jo!
Valentina | The Baking Fairy says
I can’t believe how easy these ice cream bars are! That bright purple color is gorgeous, too.
Leanne says
They’re so easy to make! Thanks Valentina!
Michelle says
This is so unique! I like goat cheese, blueberries and nuts on a cheese board, so why not as a dessert! Fun idea.
Leanne says
Thanks Michelle! It is a fun dessert!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
The color of that ice cream is GORGEOUS! Blueberry and goats cheese are such a beautiful combo and you have me craving ice cream bars now. YUM!
Leanne says
Thanks Kelsie! Hope you satisfied your craving!
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers says
You had me at goat cheese 🙂 Loving everything about these. So refreshing and goat cheese and blueberries is a perfect combination!
Leanne says
Thanks so much Jennifer!