Description

Cotton Candy Ice Cream is a whimsical, creamy frozen dessert that captures the sweet, airy flavor of classic carnival cotton candy. With vibrant pastel swirls and a smooth texture, this ice cream is perfect for parties, kids, or anyone craving a nostalgic treat.

Ingredients

2 cups heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
½ teaspoon cotton candy flavoring (available online or specialty stores)
Food coloring (pink and blue)
Optional: mini marshmallows or sprinkles for mix-ins

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Instructions

Mix Base: Whisk together milk, sugar, and vanilla in a large bowl until sugar dissolves. Stir in heavy cream.
Divide Mixture: Split base evenly into two bowls.
Add Flavor and Color: Add cotton candy flavoring to both bowls. Tint one pink, the other blue with food coloring.
Churn Ice Cream: Churn one color according to ice cream maker instructions until soft serve. Repeat with other color.
Layer and Freeze: In a freezer-safe container, layer pink and blue ice cream alternately to swirl. Add optional marshmallows or sprinkles between layers.
Freeze: Freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
Serve: Scoop and enjoy!

Notes

Add crushed candy, sprinkles, or mini marshmallows for extra texture.For vegan version, substitute coconut milk and coconut cream.Use cotton candy syrup swirl for added flavor boost.No ice cream maker? Use a no-churn version with whipped cream and sweetened condensed milk.