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Mermaid Ice Cream

Mermaid Ice Cream: No-Churn Magic for Sweet Summer Days

This Mermaid Ice Cream is a no-churn dessert that's colorful, customizable, and perfect for summer delights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Freezing Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 cups
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Ice Cream Base
  • 2 cups heavy cream Can use coconut cream for vegan option
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk Substitute with dairy-free condensed milk for vegan version
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Other flavor extracts can also be used
Color
  • a few drops gel food coloring (pink, purple, teal) Consider natural food dyes for a healthier choice
Decoration
  • to taste edible glitter/sprinkles Optional but adds a whimsical flair

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Loaf pan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whip 2 cups of heavy cream on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form (about 3-5 minutes).
  2. In a separate bowl, mix one can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Gently fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture in stages until well combined.
  4. Divide the mixture into three bowls. Add gel food coloring: pink, purple, and teal to each bowl.
  5. In a loaf pan, layer the colored mixtures by alternating dollops of each color.
  6. Sprinkle edible glitter or sprinkles on top for decoration.
  7. Cover and freeze for at least six hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Ensure to whip the cream to stiff peaks and fold gently to maintain the airy texture. Personalize the flavors and colors as desired.

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