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Blue Moon Ice Cream

A rich and velvety ice cream that brings back childhood memories with its whimsical blue color and delightful flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract Adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup Optional for silkier texture
Color and Flavor Enhancements
  • 1/4 teaspoon blue food coloring Optional, adjust for desired color
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed orange zest Optional for added brightness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts. If using, add corn syrup to enhance the texture.
  3. Mix in the blue food coloring and crushed orange zest.
Churning
  1. Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions, typically for 20-25 minutes.
Freezing
  1. Transfer the thickened ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for 3-4 hours until firm.
Serving
  1. Serve Blue Moon Ice Cream in bowls, optionally garnished with crushed orange zest or nuts.

Notes

For smoother texture, chill mixing bowl and ice cream maker before starting. Consume within two weeks for best quality.