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Blue Moon Ice Cream

Blue Moon Ice Cream: Indulge in Creamy Summer Nostalgia

Blue Moon Ice Cream is a delightful no-churn recipe that combines unique flavors of cereal milk with a vibrant blue hue, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Freezing Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk Ensure to use sweetened condensed milk, not evaporated milk.
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Use cold heavy cream straight from the fridge.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for high-quality vanilla for richer taste.
Flavoring
  • ½ teaspoon Raspberry Extract Can be substituted with other extracts.
  • ½ teaspoon Lemon Extract Similar substitution options as raspberry extract.
Color
  • 1-2 drops Blue Gel Food Coloring Gel is preferred over liquid for minimal added liquid.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer or Stand Mixer
  • spatula
  • Lidded container

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large, chilled mixing bowl, pour 2 cups of cold heavy cream. Whip until soft peaks form, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Fold in one can of sweetened condensed milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, ½ teaspoon of raspberry extract, and ½ teaspoon of lemon extract.
  3. Incorporate 1-2 drops of blue gel food coloring into the mixture and fold until the desired shade is achieved.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a lidded container, smooth the top, and cover tightly. Freeze for at least 5-6 hours.
  5. Before serving, let the container sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften.

Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, chill equipment before whipping. Use gel food coloring for bright hues and wrap plastic against the surface to avoid ice crystals.

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