Blue Moon Ice Cream Recipe
Blue Moon Ice Cream is a vibrant, creamy dessert known for its bright blue color and mysterious fruity flavor. This homemade Blue Moon Ice Cream Recipe combines vanilla, almond, and citrus notes to recreate the iconic Midwest ice cream favorite. Perfect for parties, summer treats, or nostalgic desserts, this recipe is smooth, colorful, and easy to make at home.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- A pinch of salt
- A few drops blue food coloring
- Optional Toppings
- Rainbow sprinkles
- White chocolate chips
- Waffle cone pieces
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine:
- Heavy cream
- Whole milk
- Granulated sugar
- Whisk until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the following ingredients:
- Vanilla extract
- Almond extract
- Lemon extract
- Pinch of salt
- Stir until everything is evenly combined.
- Add a few drops of blue food coloring and mix until the mixture becomes a bright blue color.
- Cover the mixture and chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour for best results.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker.
- Churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes) until the texture becomes thick and creamy like soft-serve ice cream.
- Transfer the churned ice cream into a freezer-safe container.
- Freeze for 3–4 hours until firm.
- Scoop and serve with optional toppings like sprinkles or waffle cone pieces.
Notes
- Use full-fat dairy for the creamiest texture.
- Almond extract is strong, so measure carefully.
- Chill the ice cream base before churning for smoother results.
- Add only a few drops of food coloring to achieve the classic bright blue color.