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Unicorn Ice Cream - No Churn

Learn how to make colorful Unicorn No-Churn Ice Cream with just a few simple ingredients. This easy homemade ice cream recipe is perfect for birthdays, summer parties, and kids' celebrations.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Ice Cream, no churn

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream 1 pint
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
  • Neon pink food coloring
  • Neon purple food coloring
  • Neon blue food coloring
  • Neon green food coloring
  • Rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

Step 1: Whip the Cream

  • Pour the heavy whipping cream and vanilla into a large mixing bowl or the bowl of your stand mixer. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. The whipped cream should hold its shape when you lift the beaters.

Step 2: Fold in the Sweetened Condensed Milk

  • Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream. Using a spatula or whisk, gently fold everything together until the mixture is smooth and fully combined. Try not to overmix—you want to keep as much air in the whipped cream as possible for a light, creamy texture.

Step 3: Divide the Ice Cream Base

  • Evenly divide the ice cream mixture between four separate bowls.

Step 4: Add the Colors

  • Add a few drops of neon pink food coloring to one bowl and stir until the color is evenly mixed.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining bowls using neon purple, neon blue, and neon green food coloring.
  • Feel free to add a little more coloring if you'd like brighter, more vibrant shades.

Step 5: Create the Unicorn Swirls

  • Using a spoon, begin adding scoops of each colored mixture into a loaf pan. Alternate the colors as you go, layering them randomly until all of the ice cream mixture has been added.
  • Don't worry about making it perfect—the more random the colors, the prettier the finished ice cream will be.

Step 6: Swirl the Colors

  • Take a butter knife and gently run it through the ice cream in a figure-eight pattern several times. This creates beautiful marbled swirls without blending the colors together too much.

Step 7: Add the Magic

  • Generously sprinkle rainbow sprinkles across the top. Add as many (or as few) as you'd like!

Step 8: Freeze

  • Cover the loaf pan tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
  • Freeze for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely firm.
  • Once frozen, scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy your magical homemade Unicorn Ice Cream!

    • Tips for the Best No-Churn Ice Cream

    Use cold heavy whipping cream for the fluffiest texture.Don't overmix after adding the condensed milk.Swirl gently so the colors stay bright and distinct.Add extra rainbow sprinkles just before serving for even more color.A metal loaf pan freezes the ice cream faster than glass.

    Fun Mix-In Ideas

    Want to make your Unicorn Ice Cream even more magical?
    Try adding:
    Mini marshmallowsWhite chocolate chipsBirthday cake piecesCotton candy sprinklesEdible glitterMini rainbow candiesCrushed sugar cookies