Description
Sweet summer memories swirl together in this Cotton Candy Ice Cream, blending childhood nostalgia with creamy indulgence. Delightful pink hues and whimsical flavors dance across each spoonful, promising pure delight for dessert enthusiasts seeking a playful frozen treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 (14 ounces/396 grams) can sweetened condensed milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
Decorative Ingredients:
- Pink gel food coloring
- Blue gel food coloring
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Whip the heavy cream in a spacious mixing vessel until it forms sturdy, vertical peaks that hold their shape.
- In a separate container, thoroughly blend the sweetened condensed milk with vanilla extract and cotton candy flavoring, ensuring a uniform mixture without lumps.
- Incorporate the whipped cream into the condensed milk base using a delicate folding technique, maintaining the airy texture while creating a smooth, homogeneous blend.
- Separate the ice cream mixture into two equal portions.
- Introduce soft pink and pastel blue hues to each portion using minimal amounts of gel food coloring, stirring gently to distribute the color evenly.
- Transfer the colorful mixtures into a loaf pan, alternating spoonfuls of pink and blue to create a visually appealing pattern.
- Create a marbled effect by drawing a butter knife through the layers in a gentle, sweeping motion, avoiding excessive mixing that could muddle the colors.
- Embellish the surface with a generous sprinkle of rainbow confetti for added whimsy and texture.
- Shield the pan completely with either plastic wrap or aluminum foil to prevent ice crystals from forming.
- Position the prepared dessert in the freezer’s coldest section for a minimum of 6 hours, or until the mixture achieves a firm, scoopable consistency.
- Prior to serving, allow the ice cream to rest at room temperature for approximately 5 minutes to soften slightly.
- Present the cotton candy ice cream in crisp waffle cones or decorative bowls, garnishing with an extra handful of colorful sprinkles for a playful final touch.
Notes
- Customize the flavor by experimenting with different extracts like almond or coconut to create unique twists.
- Swap cotton candy flavoring with natural fruit extracts for a healthier alternative that still delivers vibrant taste.
- Ensure cream is ultra-cold before whipping to achieve maximum volume and stability in the ice cream base.
- Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to prevent altering the ice cream’s texture and maintain smooth consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 422
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 23 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg