Description
This whimsical and creamy Ninja Creami Blue Moon Ice Cream features a mysterious flavor blend of almond, marshmallow, and vanilla, brought to life with a splash of fun color. Made with cottage cheese for added creaminess and protein, this nostalgic treat is easy to whip up and spin to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups half and half: Provides a rich, velvety base. Substitute with whole milk for a lighter option.
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese: Adds creaminess and a protein boost. Low-fat or full-fat versions both work well.
- 1/4 cup white sugar: Sweetens the mix. Can be replaced with honey or agave syrup to taste.
- 3 teaspoons almond extract: One of the signature flavors of blue moon ice cream—use pure almond extract for best results.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract: Adds warm, aromatic undertones that complement the almond flavor.
- 3 teaspoons marshmallow extract: Delivers that sweet, candy-like twist that defines blue moon ice cream.
- Blue and green food coloring: Adds that iconic whimsical hue. Gel-based coloring is most vibrant.
Optional Add-Ons and Substitutions
- Chocolate chips or sprinkles: Add fun texture and visual flair after spinning.
- Crushed nuts or cookie crumbles: Stir in for added crunch and customization.
- Dairy-free substitutions: Use coconut cream in place of half and half, and vegan cottage cheese for a dairy-free version.
Instructions
- Blend: In a high-speed blender, combine half and half, cottage cheese, sugar, almond extract, vanilla extract, marshmallow extract, and a few drops of food coloring. Blend until completely smooth and uniform in color.
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze flat for at least 24 hours.
- Spin: After freezing, place the pint into the Ninja Creami machine and run the “ice cream” function.
- Respin if needed: If the texture is crumbly, add a splash of milk and run the “ice cream” cycle again until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy! Add chocolate chips, sprinkles, or your favorite toppings if desired.
Notes
- Color customization: Add more or less food coloring based on your desired shade.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the Creami container with a tight lid and respin before serving again.
- Sweetness: Adjust sugar or use alternative sweeteners to suit your taste and dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: undefined
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ninja Creami
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: undefined
Keywords: ninja creami blue moon ice cream, homemade blue moon dessert, almond marshmallow ice cream, colorful homemade ice cream, cottage cheese ice cream