Ingredients
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- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup blue curaçao liqueur
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Blue food coloring (gel preferred, a few drops)
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, milk, vanilla extract, blue curaçao, sugar, and salt until well combined. Stir in enough blue food coloring to achieve your desired shade of blue. Start with a small amount and add more gradually until you're happy with the color.
- Step 2: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the mixture to chill thoroughly. This step is crucial for a smoother, creamier ice cream.
- Step 3: Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions. This typically takes 20-30 minutes.
- Step 4: Once the ice cream is churned, transfer it to an airtight container. For a smoother texture, you may want to allow the ice cream to harden in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours before serving. If you want a softer serve, you can enjoy it immediately after churning.
- Step 5: Before serving, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften slightly. Scoop and enjoy your Blue Moon Ice Cream!
Notes
- Store leftover Blue Moon Ice Cream in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks for optimal quality.
- For a perfectly scoopable consistency, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve your Blue Moon Ice Cream in a chilled bowl with fresh blueberries and a sprinkle of crushed graham crackers for an extra special treat.
- To intensify the blue curaçao flavor, let the mixture chill for at least 12 hours before churning to allow the alcohol to fully infuse the ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American