Description
A creamy and cool homemade Blue Moon ice cream with a bright blue color and sweet nostalgic flavor, perfect for summer treats and celebrations.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 4 drops blue food coloring
- 2 large egg yolks
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, sugar, and egg yolks until smooth.
- Heat the mixture over medium low heat, stirring constantly for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly thickened. Do not boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the heavy whipping cream, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Add the blue food coloring and stir until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours until fully chilled.
- Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer instructions until thick and creamy.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer safe container and freeze for 3 to 4 hours until firm.
- Scoop and serve cold.
Notes
- Chilling the ice cream base completely before churning helps create a smoother and creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churning
- Cuisine: American