Ingredients
- Heavy cream: 2 cups
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Granulated sugar: 3/4 cup
- Egg yolks: 4 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Almond extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Lemon extract: 1/4 teaspoon
- Blue food coloring: 2-3 drops
Instructions
- Step 1: In a saucepan, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is steaming but not boiling.
- Step 2: In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks until light and slightly thickened. Slowly drizzle a small amount of the hot cream mixture into the egg yolks, whisking constantly to temper them. This prevents the yolks from scrambling.
- Step 3: Pour the tempered egg yolk mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining cream mixture. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon. Do not boil. This process may take 5-10 minutes.
- Step 4: Remove the custard from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract, almond extract, and lemon extract. Add the blue food coloring, a drop at a time, until you achieve your desired shade of blue.
- Step 5: Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl to remove any cooked egg particles. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the custard to prevent a skin from forming. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely chilled.
- Step 6: Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. Once churned, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to harden completely before serving.
Notes
- For the best texture, store your Blue Moon Ice Cream in the back of your freezer where the temperature is most consistent.
- If your ice cream gets too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly before scooping.
- Serve this whimsical ice cream in waffle cones with colorful sprinkles for a truly nostalgic treat.
- Don't rush the custard thickening step; low and slow heat is key to a smooth, egg yolk-rich base.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American