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cotton candy ice cream

Cotton Candy Ice Cream Recipe


  • Author: Ethan
  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 1.5 quarts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Cotton Candy Ice Cream is a dreamy, pastel-colored frozen treat with the nostalgic taste of the carnival! Made with a creamy vanilla base infused with cotton candy flavoring, this no-churn or churn version is perfect for summer days or anytime you crave a fun, sweet dessert.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
  • 23 drops pink food coloring (optional)
  • 23 drops blue food coloring (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Churn Method:

  1. Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the whole milk, sugar, salt, and cotton candy flavoring until sugar dissolves. Stir in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
  2. Add Color: Divide the mixture into two bowls. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other. Stir until combined.
  3. Churn the Ice Cream: Pour the base into an ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions (typically 20-25 minutes).
  4. Layer and Freeze: Pour alternating layers of pink and blue into a freezer-safe container. Swirl slightly with a knife for a marbled effect.
  5. Freeze: Cover and freeze for 4-6 hours or until firm.

No-Churn Method:

  1. Whip the Cream: In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form.
  2. Mix with Sweetened Condensed Milk: In another bowl, mix the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, salt, and cotton candy flavoring.
  3. Add Color: Divide into two bowls, tinting one pink and one blue.
  4. Combine and Swirl: Gently fold the colored mixtures into the whipped cream, being careful not to deflate. Swirl for a marbled look.
  5. Freeze: Transfer to a container, cover, and freeze for at least 6 hours.

Notes

  • Cotton Candy Flavoring: Found in baking aisles or online. Adjust to taste.
  • Food Coloring: Optional, but enhances the fun look!
  • Extra Add-Ins: Try mixing in mini marshmallows or crushed cotton candy for more texture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churned or No-Churn
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: ½ cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Cotton candy ice cream, no-churn ice cream, carnival dessert, homemade ice cream, fun summer treats