Blue Moon Ice Cream
Make creamy and nostalgic Blue Moon Ice Cream, a unique homemade ice cream with fruity vanilla flavor and a signature bright blue color. This fun Midwest-inspired dessert is perfect for summer treats and family favorites.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- ½ teaspoon raspberry extract optional
- Pinch of salt
- Blue food coloring
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and smooth.
- In a saucepan, heat cream, milk, and salt until warm (not boiling).
- Slowly add warm cream to the egg mixture while whisking (tempering).
- Pour mixture back into the saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring until slightly thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, almond, lemon, and raspberry extracts.
- Add blue food coloring and mix well.
- Chill mixture in the refrigerator for 3–4 hours.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to instructions.
- Freeze for 2–3 hours until firm.
Notes
- Do not overheat custard to avoid curdling.
- Chill the base fully before churning.
- Adjust extracts carefully for balanced flavor.
- Let ice cream soften slightly before scooping.