Blue Moon Ice Cream

Blue moon ice cream is a unique ice cream flavor typically found in the Upper Midwest portion of the United States. It is said to have originated in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and is known for the signature bright blue hue. The distinctive flavor and is made with a combination of artificial raspberry flavoring, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Some describe the flavor as "tutti-frutti," cotton candy-like, bubble gum, or similar to Fruit Loops or Fruity Pebbles. Of course, blue food coloring is added until the desired shade of blue is achieved. Although it is usually only found in ice cream shops in the Midwest, it is easy to churn your own blue moon ice cream at home using an ice cream maker.

Ingredients:

• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 cup sugar, divided
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 teaspoon raspberry flavoring
• 1 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• Blue food coloring, as desired