Moon Mist Ice Cream Recipe

Introduction

“Moon Mist” Ice Cream is a nostalgic treat featuring three colorful and distinct flavors swirled together for a fun and creamy experience. This homemade version lets you customize vibrant banana cream, bubblegum, and grape ice creams in one delightful dessert.

Ingredients

• 6 large egg yolks
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• ¾ teaspoon salt
• 3 cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 cups milk
• Food colouring: yellow, blue, and purple
• LorAnn flavour oils: ¼ teaspoon banana cream, ¼ teaspoon bubblegum, ¾ teaspoon grape

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, beat the egg yolks with sugar and salt until fluffy. Gradually add milk a little at a time, whisking continuously until smooth and fully incorporated with no lumps. Then add the remaining milk and heavy cream, whisking well.
2. Step 2: Heat the mixture over medium heat, whisking constantly, until it reaches just boiling. Remove from heat immediately once it starts boiling.
3. Step 3: Pour the mixture evenly into three glass bowls and let cool to room temperature.
4. Step 4: Tint one bowl yellow, another blue, and the third purple using food colouring.
5. Step 5: Add ¼ teaspoon banana cream flavour oil to the yellow mixture, ¼ teaspoon bubblegum flavour oil to the blue, and ¾ teaspoon grape flavour oil to the purple. Stir each well, rinsing the spoon between flavours.
6. Step 6: Cover the bowls and refrigerate overnight to chill completely.
7. Step 7: Prepare the yellow ice cream mixture in your ice cream maker following the manufacturer’s instructions. Once it thickens, transfer it to a bowl and freeze. Let your ice cream maker refreeze for at least 2 hours or overnight for best results.
8. Step 8: Repeat the same process for the blue ice cream, then freeze and allow the machine to refreeze.
9. Step 9: Prepare the purple ice cream similarly. As it approaches the frozen stage, remove the yellow and blue ice creams from the freezer.
10. Step 10: In a 2-liter freezer-safe container, scoop random balls of yellow and blue ice creams. Ladle some mostly frozen purple ice cream on top, filling in the gaps. Press down slightly to remove air pockets.
11. Step 11: Continue layering yellow, blue, and purple ice creams, covering and pressing gently, until all three flavours are combined. Cover and freeze until firm.
12. Optional: For an easier method, layer each flavour directly into the freezer container as you finish churning. Be sure to mix well when scooping to blend the flavours.

Tips & Variations

• Using LorAnn flavour oils gives intense flavour without watering down your ice cream. If unavailable, try natural extracts but reduce quantity to avoid bitterness.
• Layering the ice creams as you churn saves time and dishes, but swirling scoops for a marbled effect creates a more visually fun presentation.
• Make sure to chill the base mixtures overnight so they freeze smoothly and develop richer flavor.

Storage

Store your “Moon Mist” ice cream in an airtight, freezer-safe container to prevent ice crystals and freezer burn. It will stay good for up to 2 weeks. When ready to serve, let soften at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes for easy scooping.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I substitute whole milk for the milk and cream?

Using whole milk alone will reduce the creaminess and richness of the ice cream. For best texture, keep the combination of heavy cream and milk as listed.

Do I have to use the specific LorAnn flavour oils?

LorAnn oils provide strong, concentrated flavours that work well in ice cream. You can substitute regular extracts, but use less and taste carefully to avoid overpowering bitterness or artificial notes.

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“Moon Mist” Ice Cream is a vibrant, multi-flavored homemade ice cream featuring three distinct colors and flavors—banana cream, bubblegum, and grape—all beautifully layered or swirled together. This recipe uses a custard base made from egg yolks, sugar, milk, and cream, infused with LorAnn flavor oils and food coloring to create a visually stunning and deliciously nostalgic frozen treat.

• Author: Maya
• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 12 hours (including chilling and freezing time)
• Yield: Approximately 2 liters of ice cream 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Custard Base

• 6 Large Egg Yolks
• 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
• ¾ teaspoon Salt
• 3 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
• 3 Cups Milk

Flavorings and Colorings

• Food Colouring: Yellow, Blue, and Purple
• ¼ teaspoon LorAnn Banana Cream Flavor Oil (for yellow mixture)
• ¼ teaspoon LorAnn Bubblegum Flavor Oil (for blue mixture)
• ¾ teaspoon LorAnn Grape Flavor Oil (for purple mixture)

Instructions

1. Prepare Custard Base: In a large pot, beat together the egg yolks, sugar, and salt until the mixture is fluffy and well combined. Gradually whisk in milk in small amounts, ensuring there are no lumps, then add remaining milk and heavy cream and whisk until smooth.
2. Heat Custard Mixture: Cook the mixture over medium heat while whisking constantly, heating it just to the boiling point. Once it starts to boil, remove from heat immediately to prevent curdling.
3. Divide and Cool Mixture: Evenly pour the hot custard mixture into three glass bowls and let each cool to room temperature.
4. Color and Flavor Each Portion: Tint one bowl yellow, another blue, and the third purple using food coloring. Add ¼ teaspoon banana cream flavor to the yellow, ¼ teaspoon bubblegum flavor to the blue, and ¾ teaspoon grape flavor to the purple mixture. Stir thoroughly between each addition, rinsing the spoon to avoid flavor cross-contamination.
5. Chill Overnight: Cover the bowls and refrigerate overnight, allowing the flavors to fully infuse and the mixture to chill well.
6. Churn Yellow Ice Cream: Prepare the yellow custard according to your ice cream maker’s instructions until it reaches a thick, ice cream texture. Transfer it to a bowl, freeze, and allow the ice cream maker to refreeze for 2 hours or overnight.
7. Churn Blue Ice Cream: Repeat the churning process with the blue custard. Transfer to a bowl, freeze, and allow the ice cream maker to refreeze as with the yellow ice cream.
8. Churn Purple Ice Cream and Prepare Final Container: Begin churning the purple custard. As it nears the frozen stage, remove the yellow and blue ice creams from the freezer.
9. Assemble Moon Mist Ice Cream: In a 2-liter freezer-safe container, scoop random dollops of yellow and blue ice creams, then ladle mostly frozen purple ice cream over top, pressing gently to remove air pockets. Continue layering yellow, blue, and purple ice creams until the container is full.
10. Freeze Until Firm: Cover and place the assembled ice cream back into the freezer until firm and ready to serve.
11. Alternative Method: For easier preparation, layer the flavors directly into the freezer container as they come out of the ice cream maker, digging deep with the scoop to mix colors slightly for the moon mist effect.

Notes

• The custard base must be heated carefully to just boiling to avoid scrambling the eggs.
• Use glass bowls for cooling to speed up the process and avoid any unwanted metal reactions.
• Chilling the mixture overnight improves flavor development and texture before churning.
• Freezing the churned ice creams separately before assembling helps maintain distinct layers and prevents melting.
• Food coloring intensity can be adjusted based on your visual preference.
• LorAnn flavor oils are potent; measure carefully to keep balanced flavors.
• The layering technique can be modified to personal aesthetic preferences for moon mist appearance.

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