Description
This homemade cotton candy ice cream is sweet, creamy, and fun with its nostalgic carnival flavor. Made with real cotton candy syrup, it’s the perfect colorful treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup cotton candy syrup (such as Jelly Belly Cotton Candy Syrup)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together heavy whipping cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, cotton candy syrup, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is dissolved.
- If desired, add a few drops of food coloring and stir until evenly combined.
- Pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy.
- Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container, smooth the top, and cover tightly.
- Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until firm.
- Scoop and serve with extra cotton candy or sprinkles for garnish, if desired.
Notes
- If you don’t have an ice cream maker, you can pour the mixture into a freezer-safe dish, stir every 30 minutes until frozen for a no-churn version.
- Food coloring is optional but makes the ice cream look more festive.
- Top with cotton candy for a fun presentation when serving at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cotton candy ice cream, homemade ice cream, carnival desserts, summer treats, no churn ice cream