Blue Moon Ice Cream Recipe
Blue Moon Ice Cream is a creamy, nostalgic frozen treat with a delicate blend of raspberry and lemon extracts, enhanced by vibrant blue coloring. Made effortlessly with an ice cream maker, this recipe yields a smooth, flavorful dessert reminiscent of classic Midwestern ice cream parlor flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 pint (approximately 4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1½ cups milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- 15 drops blue food coloring
Instructions
- Mix Ingredients: In your pint container, combine the milk, vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, raspberry extract, lemon extract, and blue food coloring. Whisk thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Freeze Mixture: Cover the pint container tightly and place it in the freezer for 24 hours to fully freeze and set the base before processing in the ice cream maker.
- Process Ice Cream: Remove the frozen pint from the freezer and insert it into the Ninja Creami ice cream maker. Select the ‘Ice Cream’ setting and process the mixture until smooth and creamy.
- Adjust Texture if Needed: Check the ice cream’s texture. If it appears chalky or less creamy than desired, create a small hole in the center and add 1 tablespoon of milk or water. Use the ‘re-spin’ function on the machine to improve creaminess.
- Repeat Re-spinning: Repeat the process of adding a small amount of liquid and re-spinning until the ice cream texture reaches the preferred creamy consistency.
Notes
- Ensure the pint container is sealed tightly before freezing to prevent freezer burn.
- The pudding mix acts as a stabilizer, giving the ice cream a richer texture without eggs.
- Raspberry and lemon extracts can be adjusted slightly to taste, but keep the balance for the classic Blue Moon flavor.
- Blue food coloring is optional but recommended for the signature look.
- Allow the ice cream to soften slightly before serving for the best texture.
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