Blue Moon | Traditional Ice Cream From Midwestern United States, United States of America
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Blue Moon | Traditional Ice Cream From Midwestern United States, United States of America

Blue Moon

(Blue Moon Ice Cream)

A mystery in the world of desserts, Blue Moon is an unusual, smurf-blue colored, sweet ice cream that tastes different to everyone who has ever tried it, and to make matters worse, its ingredients are trademarked and heavily guarded. There is a huge list of possible flavors: vanilla, lemon, pistachio, coconut, almond, marshmallow, bubblegum, pineapple, ginger, cotton candy, blue curacao, licorice, berries, or Froot Loops with milk.


Its flavor might be a mystery, but so are its origins. There are two theories - one claiming that the ice cream was invented in the 1940s or 1950s in Milwaukee, and the other places it in Michigan, crediting the Sherman Dairy Products company in South Haven.


Sherman had declined the honor, and the Milwaukee version trademarked the product. Whatever its origins may be, all agree that it is an original Upper Midwest treat with a unique flavor of its own.

WHERE TO EAT The best Blue Moon in the world (according to food experts)

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Recommended by Thrillist and 3 other food critics.
"Maybe it’s the hand painted sign that simply says “The Chief" or its simple 50s' red and white decor. Maybe it’s their fantastic version of that weird Midwest flavor Blue Moon (a delicious blue raspberry and vanilla mash-up). This Goshen, Indiana hometown favorite makes its ice cream using a 54 year old electric churner to crank out a selection of seasonal flavors."
2
Recommended by Archer Parquette
"This family-owned ice cream parlor serves up that classic fruity Blue Moon year round. So depending on the day, this might just be your spot for that late-night cone of pure Blue."
3
Recommended by Meal Making Mommy
"The Cedar Crest store in Manitowoc, WI has a huge cow statue in the front, so it was always a fun place to go get ice cream. I still love Blue Moon, even if it does turn my mouth blue."
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Recommended by Stevens Point Area
"Must-try: Did you know that Blue Moon ice cream is unique to the Upper Midwest? Try this hard-to-describe yet delicious flavor at Emy J's today!"
Banana Split

Banana Split

3.7
Latrobe, United States of America
Tartufo

Tartufo

4.0
Pizzo, Italy
Frozen custard

Frozen custard

4.5
Wisconsin, United States of America
Dessert Bars

Dessert Bars

4.1
Midwestern United States, United States of America
Cheese curds

Cheese curds

4.2
Midwestern United States, United States of America
American Goulash

American Goulash

3.1
Midwestern United States, United States of America
Butterscotch Pie

Butterscotch Pie

3.6
Midwestern United States, United States of America
Watergate Salad

Watergate Salad

3.0
Midwestern United States, United States of America
Scotcheroos

Scotcheroos

3.8
Midwestern United States, United States of America
Booyah

Booyah

n/a
Midwestern United States, United States of America
Bob Andy Pie

Bob Andy Pie

n/a
Midwestern United States, United States of America

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3.7
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Indifferent
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