Blue Moon Ice Cream Recipe
Blue Moon Ice Cream is a whimsical and creamy homemade treat bursting with fruity raspberry and citrus lemon flavors, enhanced with vibrant blue coloring for a fun twist. Made effortlessly in the Ninja Creami ice cream maker, this recipe yields a smooth, dreamy dessert perfect for a quick indulgence.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 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, combine the milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, raspberry extract, lemon extract, and blue food coloring. Whisk thoroughly to ensure the mixture is well blended and uniform in color.
- Freeze the Mixture: Cover the pint container tightly and place it in the freezer. Freeze the mixture for 24 hours to fully solidify into a frozen block ready for processing in the Ninja Creami machine.
- Process in Ninja Creami: After freezing, place the pint in your Ninja Creami machine and select the “Ice Cream” setting to churn the mixture into creamy ice cream.
- Adjust Texture if Needed: Check the ice cream’s texture. If it appears chalky or less creamy than desired, create a small hole in the center of the ice cream and add 1 tablespoon of milk or water. Then use the “re-spin” function on the machine to improve creaminess.
- Repeat Texture Adjustment: Continue to re-spin as necessary until the ice cream reaches your preferred smooth and creamy texture.
- Serve with Toppings: For extra fun and flavor, top your Blue Moon Ice Cream with sprinkles, Fruity Pebbles cereal, or cherries before serving.
Notes
- The instant vanilla pudding mix acts as a stabilizer giving the ice cream a creamy texture without needing heavy churn times.
- Be careful when adding food coloring; use blue drops gradually to achieve the perfect shade without overpowering the flavor.
- If you don’t have a Ninja Creami, a similar ice cream maker can potentially be used but textural results may vary.
- Allow the ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes after processing for easier scooping.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk and cream with coconut milk and use a compatible pudding mix.
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