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Blue Moon Ice Cream: 5 Secrets Behind Its Mysterious Flavor

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This homemade Blue Moon Ice Cream captures the nostalgic flavor of a Midwestern favorite—bright blue, fruity, and mysterious. Made with raspberry, lemon, almond, and vanilla extracts, it’s creamy, colorful, and easy to churn at home. Perfect for summer parties, kids’ treats, or anyone craving a scoop of childhood nostalgia.

  • Total Time: 4 hours
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy cream

  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ¾ cup granulated sugar

  • 1 (3.4 oz) box instant vanilla pudding mix

  • ½ teaspoon raspberry extract

  • ¼ teaspoon lemon extract

  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • Blue gel food coloring (adjust to preference)

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sugar, and pudding mix until smooth and slightly thickened.

  2. Add raspberry, lemon, almond, and vanilla extracts. Stir well to combine.

  3. Pour in the heavy cream and mix until fully blended.

  4. Add blue gel food coloring a little at a time until you reach your desired shade of blue.

  5. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least 2 hours.

  6. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (typically 20–25 minutes).

  7. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for 3–4 hours or until firm.

  8. Scoop, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

  • For best color, use gel food coloring instead of liquid.

  • Taste the base before churning and adjust extract levels if needed.

  • You can fold in chocolate chips, cereal, or crushed cookies before freezing for added texture.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Ice Cream Maker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 scoop (approx. ½ cup)
  • Calories: 285
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 11g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 24g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg