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Cotton Candy Flavored Ice Cream (No-Churn!)

Sarah
This cotton candy flavored ice cream (no-churn!) is a creamy, colorful dessert made without an ice cream maker. Light, fluffy, and packed with nostalgic cotton candy flavor, it’s the perfect easy summer treat for parties and fun occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream cold
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 –2 teaspoons cotton candy flavoring
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • Pink and blue food coloring

Instructions
 

  • Chill mixing bowl and beaters for best results.
  • In a large bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form (3–4 minutes).
  • In another bowl, mix sweetened condensed milk with cotton candy flavoring and vanilla.
  • Gently fold whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture.
  • Divide mixture into two bowls and color one pink and one blue.
  • Spoon alternating layers into a loaf pan.
  • Swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
  • Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes before scooping and serving.

Notes

  • Do not overmix to keep the texture light and airy.
  • Whip cream to stiff peaks for best consistency.
  • Use minimal food coloring to avoid altering texture.
  • Freeze long enough for a firm, scoopable result.
  • Keep tightly covered to prevent ice crystals.
Keyword cotton candy ice cream