Playful creamy pink ice cream (Printer-Friendly)
A fun pink ice cream with bubblegum flavor and colorful sprinkles for festive gatherings.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Ice Cream Base
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2 cups heavy cream
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1 cup whole milk
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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2 teaspoons bubblegum flavoring
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
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A few drops of pink or red food coloring
→ Mix-ins and Toppings
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1 cup colorful gumballs
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1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Place the ice cream maker bowl in the freezer for at least 24 hours to ensure it is thoroughly frozen before use.
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In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, bubblegum flavoring, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until the sugar is completely dissolved.
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Gradually add pink or red food coloring drop by drop, mixing thoroughly after each addition until the desired color is achieved, considering that the color will lighten after freezing.
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Cover the mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight to enhance flavor and improve texture; this step can be omitted if time is limited.
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Pour the chilled mixture into the prepared ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer instructions for approximately 20 to 25 minutes until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
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With two minutes remaining in the churning process, add the majority of the rainbow sprinkles, reserving about one tablespoon for garnish, allowing them to evenly distribute.
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Scoop the churned ice cream into a shallow dish or loaf pan, smooth the surface, sprinkle reserved rainbow sprinkles atop, cover tightly with plastic wrap placed directly on the ice cream, and freeze for at least 4 hours until firm.
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Remove ice cream from the freezer and let it rest at room temperature for 5 minutes to soften slightly, then serve garnished with colorful gumballs either on top or alongside as decoration.
# Extra Tips:
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Ensure the ice cream maker bowl is frozen solid before use for optimal texture.
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Store in an airtight container; the ice cream remains fresh for up to two weeks.
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For a more intense bubblegum flavor, increase bubblegum flavoring to 2 ½ teaspoons.
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Gumballs are optional and can be substituted with other colorful candies for decoration.