No-Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream Recipe
This delightful No-Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream is a creamy, whimsical treat perfect for summer or any occasion. Made without an ice cream maker, it combines the sweet, nostalgic flavors of cotton candy with a fluffy, smooth texture. Swirled with vibrant pink and blue hues, this recipe is easy to prepare and great for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: About 6 cups (serves 8) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Ice Cream Base
- 2 cups very cold heavy whipping cream
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (cold)
- 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
Optional Color & Toppings
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Blue food coloring (optional)
- Fun sprinkles or jimmies (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Equipment and Ingredients: Place your loaf pan, large bowl, and whisk in the freezer for about 30 minutes to chill. Ensure the heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk are very cold for optimal whipping and texture.
- Whip the Cream: In the chilled large bowl or stand mixer bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form, which usually takes about 4 minutes. This creates the fluffy base of the ice cream.
- Mix Flavoring: In a separate medium bowl, stir together the cold sweetened condensed milk and cotton candy flavoring until smooth and fully combined.
- Fold Mixtures: Gradually add the condensed milk mixture into the whipped cream by gently folding it in. This careful folding helps maintain the airy texture.
- Color the Mixture: Divide the combined mixture evenly into two separate bowls, approximately 3 cups each. Add pink food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other, stirring gently to incorporate the colors.
- Assemble in Loaf Pan: Remove the chilled loaf pan or container from the freezer. Spoon the colored ice cream mixtures into the pan in alternating dollops or swirls to create a fun pattern.
- Add Toppings (Optional): Sprinkle the top with fun sprinkles or jimmies for added texture and visual appeal.
- Freeze: Freeze the assembled ice cream overnight to allow it to solidify fully and develop its creamy consistency before serving.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients and equipment are very cold to achieve the best whipping and texture results.
- Gently folding the condensed milk into the whipped cream preserves the fluffiness crucial for no-churn ice cream.
- Feel free to experiment with other flavorings or colors to customize your ice cream.
- Freezing overnight is necessary for proper texture; avoid rushing the process.
- Use a spatula or spoon to scoop and serve for a neat presentation.
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