Description
Cloud Swirl Cotton Candy Ice Cream is a creamy, pastel-colored frozen dessert that captures the light, sweet flavor of classic cotton candy. With natural coloring and a smooth churned texture, it’s a whimsical treat for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 4 drops natural pink food coloring
- 4 drops natural blue food coloring
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine milk, heavy cream, and sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Do not boil.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, cotton candy flavoring, and sea salt.
- Let the mixture cool, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours until thoroughly chilled.
- Churn in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions until thick and creamy.
- Divide the ice cream into two bowls. Tint one with pink food coloring, the other with blue. Stir gently to create pastel shades.
- Spoon alternating colors into a freezer-safe container. Swirl lightly with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Cover and freeze for 4–6 hours or until firm enough to scoop.
- Let sit at room temperature for 5–8 minutes before serving if too firm.
Notes
- Plastic wrap pressed directly on the surface helps prevent ice crystals.
- Natural coloring is optional and only for aesthetic appeal.
- Use marshmallow flavoring as a substitute for cotton candy flavoring if needed.
- Let the mixture chill fully before churning for best texture.
- Store in an airtight container and consume within 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
