Blue Moon Ice Cream – A Beautiful Mess

I heard that Midwest Princesses are having a moment and so today’s recipe is a Midwestern classic, Blue Moon Ice Cream. Created in Milwaukee in the 1950s, this mysterious flavor of blue ice cream is a Midwestern staple. The dominant flavors are raspberry and lemon along with vanilla. Some people say it tastes like Fruity Pebbles and sometimes it’s called Smurf Ice Cream.

Related: Chocolate Ice Cream, Strawberry Ice Cream, Bubble Gum Ice Cream, Banana Ice Cream

Ingredients

• Milk – Choose any type of milk (dairy or plant based). I used skim milk. 
• Vanilla Pudding Mix
• Heavy Cream 
• Raspberry Extract – Raspberry flavoring is a key element in this recipe. 
• Lemon Extract – Lemon flavor balances the raspberry for this signature flavor.
• Blue Food Coloring – Or natural blue coloring of your choice.

About Ninja Creami

I have tried other ice cream makers and I love the Ninja Creami most of all. The best part about the Creami is that the texture is absolutely perfect every time! The Creami makes it easier to create ice creams that are very healthy and made with fewer ingredients. For example, one of the best ice creams I have made so far was simply fresh mango frozen in coconut milk.

Here are the basics about how to use a Ninja Creami machine. Begin by freezing your desired ingredients in the provided container for 24 hours. I usually keep several flavors in my freezer, ready to use. After freezing, you choose between settings such as ice cream, sorbet, gelato and mix-ins. I always use the “ice cream” setting first. After the first spin, the ice cream will be a chalky texture. Add more liquid into the center of the container (either milk or water) and “re-spin.” After the second spin, it is ready to eat. At that point you can also add mix-ins and do a “mix-in” spin to combine them throughout your pint. It takes around five to 10 minutes to complete a pint of ice cream.

Want to learn more? Read our full Ninja Creami product review.

How to Make

In your pint container, combine milk, vanilla pudding mix, heavy cream, raspberry extract, lemon extract and blue food coloring. Whisk to combine. Cover the pint and freeze for 24 hours.

Use your Ninja Creami machine on “Ice Cream” setting.

Remove the pint and take a look at your ice cream. If you think the texture is a bit chalky (or not as creamy as you want), make a hole in the center of the ice cream and add a tablespoon of water or milk. Then, use the “re-spin” function. Repeat until texture is creamy.

We recommend adding sprinkles, Fruity Pebbles cereal or cherries to the top.

Tips for Making

• Use this ice cream to make blue floats (use a clear lemon-lime soda).
• Many people think this ice cream flavor reminds them of Fruity Pebbles cereal. Try topping your ice cream with Fruity Pebbles or Fruit Loops or Lucky Charms marshmallows.
• Some people swear that the secret ingredient for Blue Moon Ice Cream is nutmeg. Try adding a teaspoon and see what you think.

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