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Blue Moon Ice Cream

A creamy homemade Blue Moon ice cream with vanilla, almond, and subtle citrus flavor, famous for its vibrant blue color and nostalgic Midwest origins.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 egg yolks
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp almond extract
  • 0.25 tsp lemon extract optional
  • 4-6 drops blue food coloring
  • 1 pinch salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Ice cream maker
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Heat heavy cream, milk, and half the sugar in a saucepan until hot but not boiling.
  2. Whisk egg yolks with remaining sugar until pale and thick.
  3. Slowly add some hot cream mixture to egg yolks while whisking to temper.
  4. Return egg mixture to saucepan and cook gently until custard thickens.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, almond extract, lemon extract, and salt.
  6. Add blue food coloring until desired shade is reached.
  7. Chill mixture in refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  8. Churn in ice cream maker according to manufacturer instructions.
  9. Freeze until firm, scoop, and serve.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a hint of raspberry or marshmallow extract during mixing.