Description
A nostalgic, bright blue ice cream with sweet and citrusy notes, perfect for summer treats and parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Blue food coloring (as needed)
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine heavy cream and whole milk. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Whisk until smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved (1–2 minutes).
- Stir in blue food coloring until the desired hue is reached.
- Fold in sweetened condensed milk gently to preserve air.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami container and freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Process according to Ninja Creami instructions until creamy. Add milk if texture is crumbly.
- Scoop and serve immediately, or freeze for 1–2 hours for a firmer texture.
Notes
For best texture, store in an airtight container with minimal headspace and press parchment directly onto the surface. Consume within 2–3 weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: ice cream, dessert, summer treat, nostalgic, blue moon