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Creamy Blue Moon Ice Cream

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A whimsical, creamy ice cream with a nostalgic sweet flavor featuring hints of vanilla and almond extract, perfect for fun occasions and easy homemade treats.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups whole milk (480 ml)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240 ml)
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar (150 g)
  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • A few drops blue food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk and cream in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat until steaming but not boiling (around 170°F / 77°C). Remove from heat.
  2. Whisk the egg yolks and sugar in a bowl until pale and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Temper the eggs by slowly pouring about half a cup of the warm milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking constantly. Then whisk the egg mixture back into the saucepan with the remaining milk and cream.
  4. Return the saucepan to low-medium heat and stir constantly until the custard thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon (about 170-175°F / 77-80°C). Do not boil.
  5. Strain the custard through a fine mesh strainer into a clean bowl. Stir in vanilla extract, almond extract, and salt. Add blue food coloring a few drops at a time until desired color is reached. Cool to room temperature, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  6. Pour the chilled custard into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (usually 20-25 minutes) until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
  7. Transfer the churned ice cream to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Notes

Use fresh, room-temperature eggs for best texture. Temper eggs slowly to avoid scrambling. Stir constantly when cooking custard to prevent curdling. Chill custard thoroughly before churning to avoid icy crystals. Adjust almond extract carefully as it is strong. For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk and cream and replace egg yolks with cornstarch slurry.

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