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Mermaid Ice Cream

By Lena AbrahamPublished: Jun 2, 2017
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preview for We Are Completely Obsessed With Mermaid Ice Cream
Yields:
4 - 6
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
5 hrs 20 mins
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups heavy cream
  • 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
  • green, blue, and purple food coloring
  • Sprinkles, for topping (optional)

Directions

    1. Step 1In a large bowl using a hand mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer using the whisk attachment, beat heavy cream until medium peaks form.
    2. Step 2Fold in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until totally combined, then divide mixture among five bowls.
    3. Step 3Add a different color food coloring to each bowl (we used different amounts of green, blue, and purple) and stir until combined.
    4. Step 4Layer dollops of the colors in a 9"-x-5" loaf pan until you run out of the mixture.
    5. Step 5Run a knife through the mixture to swirl the colors 3 or 4 times and then smooth top.
    6. Step 6Top with sprinkles (if using) and freeze until firm, 5 hours.
    7. Step 7Remove from freezer and let soften, 5 to 10 minutes, then scoop and serve.
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