Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream (No-Churn!)

This simple homemade, no-churn cotton candy ice cream makes for a delightfully creamy sweet treat that is perfect for parties or summer afternoons.

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This easy cotton candy ice cream recipe is the perfect summer treat. With only a handful of simple ingredients, this creamy confection is a sure-fire winner with its bright colors and classic taste that is reminiscent of a summertime county fair.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE THIS RECIPE FOR COTTON CANDY ICE CREAM

This cotton candy ice cream is a delicious and creamy blend of real cream and condensed milk combined with vanilla and cotton candy flavors. You will love how simple it is to make and how much it tastes just like carnival cotton candy. The delightful pink and blue colors can’t help but make you smile as you dig in.

COTTON CANDY ICE CREAM RECIPE INGREDIENTS

HOW TO MAKE COTTON CANDY ICE CREAM

STEP ONE: Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper. If you are using a glass pan, you don’t need the parchment paper.

STEP TWO: In a large bowl, whip the whipping cream for 4 minutes until soft peaks form.

STEP THREE: Stir in the vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, and cotton candy extract, and then divide the mixture evenly into two separate bowls.

STEP FOUR: Using your food coloring, dye one bowl of the ice cream pink and the other bowl light blue.

STEP FIVE: Pour the pink ice cream into the loaf pan. Smooth down with a spoon or spatula.

STEP SIX: Drop spoonfuls of the blue ice cream randomly over the pink ice cream, and then use the spoon to swirl it in. Tap the pan gentley on the table a few times to get the cream to settle evenly.

STEP SEVEN: Cover the loaf pan with plastic wrap, letting the wrap rest on the top of the ice cream, and then cover the pan with aluminum foil.

STEP EIGHT:Place the loaf pan in the freezer for 2 hours or overnight.

STEP NINE: Scoop, top with sprinkles, and serve!

HOW TO SERVE COTTON CANDY FLAVOR ICE CREAM

Serve this tasty ice cream in a cone. I like to line my cones with chocolate and pop a mini marshmallow in the bottom so the ice cream doesn’t drip out while you’re eating.

You can also scoop your ice cream into a bowl and top it with whipped cream. Try out our chocolate chip cookie cups for a fun way to serve up this yummy ice cream.

If you enjoy this (as I’m sure you will) be sure to try other varieties of our homemade ice cream favorites, like this red velvet no-churn ice cream or this birthday cake ice cream, both easy recipes that don’t require fancy ice cream makers.

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HOW TO STORE COTTON CANDY FLAVORED ICE CREAM

IN THE FRIDGE: The fridge isn’t cold enough to store ice cream, you’ll need to freeze it. Don’t use the freezer section of your refrigerator as it won’t be as cold as a separate freezer.

IN THE FREEZER: Be sure to store the finished ice cream in the freezer wrapped with plastic or with an airtight lid on top. When ready to serve, take it out about 5 minutes before you plan to scoop it, to give it a bit of time to thaw. This will make it much easier to scoop out. Place back in the freezer immediately after serving. The texture may change if the ice cream is taken out and put back in the freezer too many times.

The unmistakable flavor of the popular carnival treat makes this homemade cotton candy ice cream a household favorite. Its bright colors lend well to a variety of celebrations, and it is easy to make with just a few ingredients. The cotton candy flavor makes this the perfect ice cream for a kids’ birthday party.

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Cotton Candy Ice Cream

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This simple homemade, no-churn cotton candy ice cream makes for a delightfully creamy sweet treat that is perfect for parties or summer afternoons.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes

Servings 8

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Ingredients

  

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• 2 cups heavy whipping cream, (35% cream)
• 1 (10-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon cotton candy extract
• Red and blue food coloring
• Sprinkles, optional

Instructions

 

• Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
• Whip the whipping cream for approximately 4 minutes until soft peaks form.
• Stir in the vanilla, sweetened condensed milk, and cotton candy extract, and then split the mixture in half into two bowls.
• Using your food coloring, dye one bowl of the ice cream pink and the other bowl light blue.
• Pour the pink ice cream into the loaf pan. Smooth down with a spoon or spatula.
• Drop spoonfuls of the blue ice cream randomly over the pink ice cream, and then use the spoon to swirl it in.
• Place a piece of cling wrap on top of the ice cream batter letting it rest right on top of the cream. Cover the whole pan with foil.
• Freeze for 2 hours or overnight.
• Scoop, top with sprinkles, and serve!

Notes

• Lining the loaf pan with parchment paper prior to filling will make cleaning up much easier.

• Chill your condensed milk, heavy whipping cream and loaf tin in the fridge before you start – it will make everything freeze more easily.

• If you are using gel food coloring, you will need fewer drops to achieve the desired color than if you are using liquid food coloring.

• Top with a little cotton candy for a fun party look.
• Higher fat content ice cream melts quicker than the lower fat ice creams so have those cups or cones ready!

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 58mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 875IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg

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