Crafting the Ultimate Beverage

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Flavor Infusion:

Slowly add spices or herbs of your choice, ensuring even distribution. This step enhances the depth of flavor.

Base Preparation:

Begin by blending fresh fruits, yogurt, and honey until smooth. The mixture should have a creamy texture.

Baking Tips

Tempering eggs slowly prevents scrambling

Strain custard to ensure smoothness

Gel food coloring gives more vibrant color than liquid

Chill base thoroughly for best churning results

Don't over-churn or ice cream will become buttery

Press plastic wrap directly on surface to prevent ice crystals

Let soften 5-10 minutes before scooping

Store with parchment paper on surface to prevent freezer burn

Blue Moon Ice Cream

Name: Blue Moon Ice Cream
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 6 h 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Ice Cream Base:; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 6 large egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 1/4 teaspoon lemon extract; 1/8 teaspoon raspberry extract (optional); 1/4 teaspoon salt; For the Blue Moon Flavor & Color:; 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring or bubblegum extract; 1/4 teaspoon marshmallow extract; Blue food coloring (gel or liquid); 1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional, for smoothness); Optional Mix-ins:; 1/4 cup mini marshmallows; 2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles; 1/4 cup white chocolate chips

This iconic Blue Moon ice cream captures the mysterious and beloved flavor that has delighted ice cream lovers for generations. With its signature bright blue color and unique taste that's often described as a blend of vanilla, almond, and fruity notes with hints of marshmallow and cotton candy, this homemade version recreates the nostalgic treat that's become a Midwest favorite. Creamy, smooth, and wonderfully unusual, this ice cream is perfect for anyone who grew up loving this enigmatic flavor or wants to experience something truly special and whimsical.

Prep Time

20 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Total Time

6H35 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Ice Cream Base:

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

3/4 cup granulated sugar

6 large egg yolks

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon almond extract

1/4 teaspoon lemon extract

1/8 teaspoon raspberry extract (optional)

1/4 teaspoon salt

For the Blue Moon Flavor & Color:

1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring or bubblegum extract

1/4 teaspoon marshmallow extract

Blue food coloring (gel or liquid)

1 tablespoon corn syrup (optional, for smoothness)

Optional Mix-ins:

1/4 cup mini marshmallows

2 tablespoons rainbow sprinkles

1/4 cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream and milk. Heat over medium heat until small bubbles form around the edges (do not boil). Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick, about 3-4 minutes.

Slowly pour about 1/2 cup of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper the eggs.

Continue adding the cream mixture gradually, whisking constantly, until all is incorporated.

Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, until it coats the back of the spoon (170°F).

Remove from heat and immediately strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.

Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract, lemon extract, raspberry extract (if using), cotton candy flavoring, marshmallow extract, and salt.

Add blue food coloring gradually until you achieve the desired bright blue color. Start with a few drops and add more as needed.

Stir in corn syrup if using. Cover with plastic wrap pressed directly onto surface and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions, usually 20-25 minutes.

In the last few minutes of churning, add any desired mix-ins like mini marshmallows or sprinkles.

Transfer to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.

Blue Moon Ice Cream

JUE

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