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Mermaid Ice Cream

Mermaid Ice Cream: Easy No-Churn Delight for Family Fun

Create whimsical Mermaid Ice Cream with vibrant colors and no-churn simplicity, perfect for family fun on a hot summer day.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 scoops
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 cups Heavy Cream Make sure it's chilled before whipping for best results.
  • 1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk For a vegan version, use sweetened condensed coconut milk.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for the best taste.
For the Color
  • Gel Food Coloring (Pink, Purple, Teal) Start with a few drops and adjust to your desired hue.
For the Sparkle
  • Edible Glitter/Sprinkles Ensure it is food safe and suitable for consumption.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Loaf Pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Mermaid Ice Cream
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of heavy cream and whip until stiff peaks form, about 3–5 minutes.
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  2. In a separate bowl, combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
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  3. Fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture gently until no streaks remain.
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  4. Divide the mixture into three bowls, adding food coloring to each and stir to incorporate colors.
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  5. Layer dollops of each colored mixture in a loaf pan and swirl gently to create a marbled effect.
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  6. Sprinkle edible glitter or colorful sprinkles on top before freezing.
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  7. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours until firm.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1scoopCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill cream before whipping and involve kids in the decorating process for enjoyable family fun.

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