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No-Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream Recipe

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  • Author: Ava
  • Total Time: 8 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This No-Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream recipe delivers a delightful and whimsical frozen treat without the need for an ice cream maker. Perfectly creamy and bursting with nostalgic cotton candy flavor, it’s ideal for a fun summer dessert or party indulgence. The recipe uses simple ingredients and a quick whipping technique before freezing overnight for effortless homemade ice cream.

Ingredients

Ice Cream Base

  • 2 cups very cold heavy whipping cream
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk (cold)
  • 2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring

Optional Additions

  • Food coloring in pink and blue
  • Fun sprinkles or jimmies (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Chill Equipment and Ingredients: Place your loaf pan, a large mixing bowl, and your whisk (or stand-mixer bowl) in the freezer for about 30 minutes prior to preparation. Ensure both the heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk are very cold to achieve the best results.
  2. Whip the Cream: Using the chilled bowl and whisk or stand mixer, beat the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks form. This typically takes approximately 4 minutes. The whipped cream should be firm but still smooth.
  3. Combine Flavoring and Condensed Milk: In a separate medium bowl, stir together the cold sweetened condensed milk and cotton candy flavoring until the mixture is smooth and evenly blended.
  4. Fold Mixtures Together: Gently fold the sweetened condensed milk and flavoring mixture into the whipped cream in small batches. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream; folding should be done with a light hand to keep the mixture airy.
  5. Divide and Color Mixture: Separate the combined ice cream mixture into two equal parts (about 3 cups each). Add pink food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other, mixing gently to evenly distribute the colors.
  6. Layer in Loaf Pan: Remove the loaf pan from the freezer. Spoon dollops of the two colored ice cream mixtures alternately into the pan, creating a fun swirled effect if desired.
  7. Add Toppings (Optional): Sprinkle fun sprinkles or jimmies over the top of the ice cream for added texture and color, enhancing the cotton candy theme.
  8. Freeze Overnight: Cover the pan and freeze the mixture overnight or for at least 8 hours until completely firm and scoopable.

Notes

  • Ensure all dairy ingredients and equipment are well chilled for best whipping results.
  • Gently folding the condensed milk mixture into whipped cream preserves the light texture of the ice cream.
  • You can omit food coloring if you prefer a natural white ice cream.
  • Store the ice cream in an airtight container to prevent freezer burn.
  • Allow ice cream to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://quickandsweetrecipes.com/no-churn-cotton-candy-ice-cream-recipe/