Description
A creamy and whimsical cotton candy ice cream recipe with pastel pink and blue swirls, bursting with nostalgic flavors of spun sugar. Perfect for parties, celebrations, or a sweet treat on a warm day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons cotton candy extract
- A pinch of salt
- Pink and blue food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves completely.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the cotton candy extract until evenly combined.
- Divide and Color: Split the mixture into two equal portions. Add pink food coloring to one and blue to the other, mixing gently.
- Churn: Pour each portion into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Create Swirls: Layer the pink and blue mixtures into a freezer-safe container. Use a knife to swirl them together lightly for a marbled effect.
- Freeze: Cover the container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until firm.
- Serve: Scoop and enjoy your cotton candy ice cream with fun toppings like sprinkles or cotton candy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, replace heavy cream and milk with coconut milk or almond milk.
- To achieve natural colors, use beet juice for pink and butterfly pea powder for blue.
- Best consumed within 1-2 weeks for optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cotton candy ice cream, homemade ice cream, pastel dessert, nostalgic treats, carnival-inspired dessert