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A scoop of Whimsical Cotton Candy Ice Cream with pink and blue swirls in a white bowl.

Whimsical Cotton Candy Ice Cream


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  • Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 1.5 quarts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A vibrant and creamy homemade ice cream featuring the nostalgic flavor of carnival cotton candy with beautiful pink and blue swirls.


Ingredients

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2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cotton candy extract
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Pink gel food coloring
Blue gel food coloring


Instructions

Step 1: Combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt in a large bowl and whisk until sugar is dissolved.
Step 2: Stir in the cotton candy extract until well combined.
Step 3: Churn the mixture in your ice cream maker according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches soft-serve consistency.
Step 4: Divide the churned ice cream into two bowls; tint one pink and one blue with gel coloring.
Step 5: Layer the colors into a freezer-safe container and swirl gently with a knife.
Step 6: Freeze for at least 6 hours before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality gel food coloring for the most vibrant results without affecting the consistency of the ice cream.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Churning
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 280 kcal
  • Sugar: 22g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 65mg
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