Description
Enjoy a bowl of homemade Blue Moon Ice Cream, a whimsical dessert with sweet, nutty notes and a vibrant blue hue that brings nostalgic joy to any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon blue food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Add vanilla extract, almond extract, and corn syrup (if using).
- Stir in blue food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Incorporate crushed orange zest, if desired.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions for 20 to 25 minutes.
- Transfer the churned mixture into an airtight container and freeze for 3 to 4 hours until firm.
- Scoop and enjoy your Blue Moon Ice Cream!
Notes
Chill the mixing bowl beforehand for best results. Feel free to customize your ingredients as per dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Blue Moon Ice Cream, homemade ice cream, summer dessert, nostalgic flavors, creamy treat