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Cotton Candy Ice Cream

A whimsical and sweet treat that combines the flavors of cotton candy with creamy ice cream, perfect for summer days or carnival-themed parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon cotton candy flavoring optional, for enhanced flavor
  • 1 cup cotton candy for mixing in

Method
 

Prepare Ice Cream Base
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and cotton candy flavoring until the sugar is dissolved.
  2. Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until well chilled.
Churn the Ice Cream
  1. Pour the chilled mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
Add Cotton Candy
  1. Gently fold in the cotton candy until evenly distributed.
Freeze
  1. Transfer the ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze for at least 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 150mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a fun presentation, top with additional cotton candy before serving.

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