Blue Moon Ice Cream Recipe
Blue Moon Ice Cream is a whimsical, brightly colored treat with a smooth texture and delightful fruity notes from raspberry and lemon extracts. Easy to make using a Ninja Creami ice cream maker, this homemade ice cream offers a unique blue hue and a creamy, refreshing flavor perfect for summer enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 hours freezing + 5 minutes processing
- Total Time: 24 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 1 pint (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 1½ cups milk
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 teaspoon raspberry extract
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- 15 drops blue food coloring
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In your pint container, whisk together the milk, vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, raspberry extract, lemon extract, and blue food coloring until fully combined and smooth.
- Freeze Mixture: Cover the pint container and freeze the mixture for 24 hours to allow it to solidify properly.
- Cream the Ice Cream: After freezing, place the pint in your Ninja Creami machine and select the “Ice Cream” setting to churn and create a creamy texture.
- Check Texture: Remove the pint and assess the texture of the ice cream. If it appears chalky or less creamy than desired, make a small hole in the center of the ice cream.
- Adjust Texture: Add one tablespoon of water or milk into the hole. Then, place the pint back in the Ninja Creami and use the “re-spin” function to improve the creaminess.
- Repeat if Needed: Repeat the re-spin step as necessary until achieving the perfect smooth and creamy texture.
Notes
- Use a pint-sized container compatible with the Ninja Creami machine.
- Adjust the blue food coloring drops to achieve your preferred shade of blue.
- If you do not have raspberry or lemon extract, you can substitute with similar citrus or berry extracts for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure the mixture is well whisked before freezing to avoid lumps.
- The re-spin function helps refine texture but don’t overdo it to avoid melting the ice cream.
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