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Blue Moon Ice Cream

A creamy custard-style Blue Moon Ice Cream with nostalgic vanilla-almond flavor and vibrant blue color.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 egg yolks large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp almond extract
  • 1-2 drops blue food coloring

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Fine-Mesh Sieve
  • Ice cream maker

Method
 

  1. Heat cream and milk until steaming.
  2. Whisk egg yolks and sugar until pale.
  3. Temper eggs with warm cream mixture.
  4. Cook until custard thickens and coats spoon.
  5. Strain and stir in extracts and coloring.
  6. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Churn 20–25 minutes.
  8. Freeze until firm before serving.

Notes

Adjust almond extract carefully; a little goes a long way. Chill base completely before churning.