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Cotton Candy Ice Cream

A whimsical and delightful ice cream that captures the sweet, airy essence of cotton candy, perfect for summer treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 2 cups heavy cream chilled
  • 1 cup whole milk chilled
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup cotton candy fluffy and broken into small pieces
Optional Toppings
  • 1/4 cup sprinkles for decoration
  • 1/4 cup additional cotton candy for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Ice Cream Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
  3. Gently fold in the cotton candy until evenly distributed.
Chill and Churn
  1. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until completely chilled.
  2. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Freeze
  1. Transfer the churned ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Serve
  1. Scoop the ice cream into bowls and top with sprinkles and additional cotton candy if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a more intense cotton candy flavor, consider adding a few drops of cotton candy flavoring to the base mixture before churning.

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