Homemade Blue Moon Ice Cream
A sweet and creamy blue ice cream bursting with fruity flavors that brings nostalgia and joy to your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup sugar
- 3 teaspoons vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract or 1 cup raspberries
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon blue food coloring
Instructions
- Mix the Cream Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the whole milk, heavy whipping cream, and sugar. Whisk them together until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add the Magic Ingredients: Stir in the vanilla pudding mix, vanilla extract, raspberry extract (or raspberries), lemon extract, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Color it Up: Carefully add the blue food coloring, adjusting for desired vibrancy.
- Chill the Mixture: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes.
- Churn Away: Transfer the chilled base to your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, typically 20-25 minutes.
- Freeze to Set: Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 240 minutes.
- Scoop & Enjoy: Let your ice cream sit at room temperature for a couple of minutes before scooping it into cones or bowls.
Notes
For added fun, serve with colorful sprinkles, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. Explore variations by adding cookie dough or using different fruits.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: ice cream, dessert, blue moon ice cream, summer treat, homemade ice cream