Description
Blue Moon Ice Cream is a nostalgic summer treat that combines a vibrant blue color with an enchanting flavor. This homemade ice cream is not only simple to prepare but also promises to delight your taste buds and impress family and friends. Perfect for backyard barbecues or cozy evenings, this creamy dessert will make every occasion feel special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- Blue food coloring (to achieve desired shade)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar until fully combined and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla and almond extracts, ensuring the mixture is aromatic.
- Gradually add blue food coloring until you reach your preferred shade of blue.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight for optimal flavor infusion.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer's instructions (about 20-25 minutes).
- Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (125g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 36g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chocolate chips or sprinkles during the last few minutes of churning. - Store any leftovers in an airtight container; it will stay fresh for about two weeks.