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Blue Moon Ice Cream is a childhood favorite for me! The fruity flavor and fun color is always a hit big and little kids. You may know it as Superman Ice Cream, but no matter what you call it, it is fun and delicious.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I grew up in Wisconsin and this ice cream is typically only found in Wisconsin and the upper midwest states. The story of where the ice cream came from is a little mysterious. It is also often called Smurf Ice Cream or Superman Ice Cream because of the blue color.
Blue Moon Ice Cream has a fruity flavor and has been described as tasting like the leftover milk after eating a bowl of Fruit Loops or Fruity Pebbles. It has also been described as having the flavor of cotton candy, bubble gum or a mysterious flavor! It may sound odd, but it is delicious!
Ingredients Needed
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Whole Milk
- Sugar
- Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix
- Vanilla Extract
- Lemon Extract
- Raspberry Extract
- Blue Gel Food Coloring
How to Make Blue Moon Ice Cream
- Scald milk in a pan by heating milk until it begins to boil.
- Add in sugar and salt and stir.
- Pour in whipping cream, pudding, and extracts.
- Add blue gel food coloring to desired color.
- Chill mixture in fridge until cold.
- Churn in ice cream maker following manufacturer’s directions.
The flavor did not disappoint my childhood memories. It is yummy and everyone that I shared it with loved it!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is your favorite ice cream maker?
Table Top Ice Cream Maker. I use a table top electric ice cream maker. This one from Cuisinart is a great one to start with.
Ice Cream Compressor. Because we take our ice cream making pretty seriously around here I recently upgraded to this ice cream compressor from William Sonoma. It’s amazing and the texture of the ice cream is incredible.
What is the best way to store ice cream in the freezer?
You will also want an insulated ice cream container to put your ice cream in after it has processed. This helps keep your ice cream at a great scooping consistency and prevents freezer burn.
How long will ice cream last in the freezer?
Homemade ice cream will last 1-2 weeks. If you are not using an insulated ice cream container, ice crystals may form sooner.
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Blue Moon Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 tsp blue food coloring or amount needed to get desired color
- 3 tsp vanilla pudding mix the powder
- 1 tsp raspberry extract or 1 C raspberries pureed
- 1 tsp lemon extract
Instructions
- Scald 1 cup milk in a pan (heat it just until it begins to boil)
- Add in sugar and salt and stir
- Add in whipping cream, vanilla, pudding, raspberry and lemon extract
- Add blue food coloring to desired color
- Chill in fridge until cold
- Process in ice cream maker
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Larry says
I’m so glad I discovered this recipe. I grew up in southeast Michigan and there was a place called Richardson’s Farm Dairy that had the best Blue Moon. I distinctly remember it had crushed pineapple in it. Cant wait to try this.