Blue Moon Ice Cream is a creamy, nostalgic treat characterized by its unique blue hue and a delicate blend of raspberry and lemon flavors. Made with milk, heavy cream, and instant vanilla pudding mix, this ice cream is easy to prepare at home using a Ninja Creami machine, resulting in a smooth, vibrant dessert perfect for any occasion.
Total Time:24 hours 10 minutes
Yield:1 pint
Ingredients
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 milk, heavy cream, instant vanilla pudding mix, raspberry extract, lemon extract, and blue food coloring until well combined.
Freeze Mixture: Cover the pint container tightly and freeze it for 24 hours to allow the mixture to solidify and become ready for processing.
Process Ice Cream: Use your Ninja Creami machine on the “Ice Cream” setting to churn the frozen mixture into smooth ice cream.
Adjust Texture: Examine the ice cream’s texture. If it seems chalky or not creamy enough, create a small hole in the center and add 1 tablespoon of water or milk. Then, use the “re-spin” function to improve the creaminess.
Repeat if Needed: Repeat the re-spin step until the texture reaches your desired creaminess.
Notes
Adding a tablespoon of milk or water during the re-spin helps soften the texture if it feels too firm.
Ensure the pint container is completely sealed before freezing to avoid freezer burn or ice crystals forming.
You can adjust the amount of blue food coloring to achieve your preferred shade of blue.
Substitute raspberry extract with other fruit extracts for customized flavors.
This recipe requires a Ninja Creami or similar ice cream maker for best results.
