A swirl of vibrant colors in a bowl, reminiscent of a rainbow on a sunny day.

Rainbow Dream Ice Cream

Name: Rainbow Dream Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: heavy cream, 2 cups; whole milk, 1 cup; granulated sugar, 1 cup; vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon; assorted food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple),; rainbow sprinkles,

Category Dessert

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 360 minutes

Style American

Technique -

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: July 16, 2023

Celebrate Ice Cream Day with this iconic and visually stunning homemade ice cream recipe. Using fresh and flavorful ingredients, this recipe will take your taste buds on a delightful journey.

Ingredients (for 8)

Heavy cream - 2 cups
Whole milk - 1 cup
Granulated sugar - 1 cup
Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
Assorted food coloring (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple) -
Rainbow sprinkles -

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥣🥛🧂🍦

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
Step 2 - 🍲6️⃣

Divide the mixture equally into 6 bowls.
Step 3 - 🎨🌈🖌️

Add a few drops of different food coloring to each bowl, creating vibrant colors. Stir well to combine.
Step 4 - 🥄✨🌈

Using a spoon or scoop, layer the colored mixtures into an airtight container, starting with one color at the bottom. Repeat the layering process with the remaining colors.
Step 5 - ❄️⏳

Cover the container and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.
Step 6 - 🍨🍦

Once frozen, scoop the rainbow ice cream into bowls or cones.
Step 7 - 🌈🎉

Top with rainbow sprinkles for an extra touch of color and fun.
Step 8 - 🍽️😋

Serve and enjoy!

Additional

This recipe can be customized by using different food coloring shades or adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or fruit chunks. Kids can help with the layering process and adding the rainbow sprinkles.