This smooth and creamy cotton candy ice cream tastes just like my favorite carnival treat. It is easy, no-churn, and comes together in minutes.
This cotton candy ice cream reminds me of being a kid at the carnival. Before we left, I’d always get a big bag of fluffy blue and pink cotton candy. Just like that sugary sweet, this ice cream melts in your mouth.
It is rich and SO creamy.
Best of all it is no-churn! Typical ice cream incorporates air when the ice cream maker churns the ingredients. We’ll incorporate it by whipping cream. I love no-churn ice cream. In the past, I’ve made other fun flavors like Bubble Gum, lemonade, and blue moon.
Everyone goes crazy over this recipe. As written this recipe is gluten free too. It is great for birthday parties too.
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Heavy Cream: Use heavy whipping cream. Low fat or nondairy ingredients are not recommended.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: The sugar lowers the freezing point of the cream which gives us the perfect texture. Look for it in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
- Cotton Candy Oil: This is available in some craft stores in the baking and cake decorating area. It is also available online at Amazon.
- Food Coloring: Use gel colors if possible. They are more vibrant and will not add any excess liquid.
How To Make Cotton Candy Ice Cream
- Whip Cream: Beat cream until stiff peaks form.
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk, and cotton candy flavoring.
- Add Color: Divide the mixture into three bowls. Learn the first bowl white. Dye the other 2 bowls blue and pink.
- Swirl: Add some of each color to a freezer-safe pan. Swirl, add sprinkles and repeat.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours.
Leftovers
Store in an air tight container in the freezer for up to a month. Cover with plastic wrap to prevent ice crystals from forming. Also, try to store it near the back of your freezer where the temperature is constantly cold.
Tips and Tricks
- Line your pan with nonstick foil for super easy cleanup.
- Start with ice-cold ingredients and a chilled bowl for the best results.
- You can also use a loaf pan if you don’t have a 9×13 inch pan. Avoid using a deep bowl. The smaller the surface area the less risk there is of freezer burn or ice crystals.
- Garnish with sprinkles and cotton candy for a fun look.
- Stick a marshmallow in the bottom of your ice cream cone to prevent drips.
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Cotton Candy Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 14 Ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 16 Ounces Heavy Cream
- 2 Teaspoons Cotton Candy Flavoring
- Blue and Pink Food Coloring
- Sprinkles
- Cotton Candy If Desired
Instructions
- Add sweetened condensed milk, and mix well. Stir in cotton candy flavoring.
- Divide mixture evenly into 3 bowls. Leave one bowl white. Add blue food coloring to one bowl, and pink to the other.
- In a 9x13 inch pan, add dollops of each color. Add sprinkles and swirl with a knife. Repeat.
- Freeze for 4-6 hours. Garnish with cotton candy if desired.
Notes
- Heavy Cream: Use heavy whipping cream. Low fat or nondairy ingredients are not recommended.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk: Look for it in the baking aisle of your grocery store.
- Cotton Candy Oil: This is available in some craft stores in the baking and cake decorating area.
- Food Coloring: Use gel colors if possible.
Tips and Tricks
- Line your pan with nonstick foil for super easy cleanup.
- Start with ice-cold ingredients and a chilled bowl for the best results.
- You can also use a loaf pan if you don't have a 9x13 inch pan. Avoid using a deep bowl. The smaller the surface area the less risk there is of freezer burn or ice crystals.
- Stick a marshmallow in the bottom of your ice cream cone to prevent drips.
Nutrition
9
My kids thank you!! They are addicted to cotton candy & this ice cream makes them so happy! It’s so good!
This EASY cotton candy ice cream recipe is PERFECT for summertime! I love this recipe and its perfect, everyone loves this flavor.
This ice cream was amazing, thank you for sharing all of those tips they were super helpful! Everyone adored this ice cream!