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Mermaid Ice Cream

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Mermaid ice cream is another magical treat to add to your collection.

Just like with the unicorn ice cream, this colorful dessert is extremely easy to make when you need a mermaid dessert.

Mermaid ice cream in a cone with sprinkles

Homemade Mermaid Ice Cream

Using just a few ingredients, you can make your own ice cream with mermaid-y colors for an under the sea themed party.

The ice cream itself is very sweet and each color has the same flavor.

Part of the magic here is keeping this recipe extremely simple.

You don’t need an ice cream maker or even anything that fancy at all to whip up this homemade ice cream to add to your dessert table.

Scooping mermaid ice cream out of the pan

Planning a themed party is a lot of work.

Keeping a few simple recipes on hand is key to maintaining your sanity.

Make this homemade ice cream the day before or even the morning of your party.

It only takes 4-6 hours to freeze, so prepare the mixture and then work on all your other mermaid desserts while it hardens.

Can you tell I am typically a frazzled, last-minute mess and I am assuming you are too?

In any case, here is a simple ice cream recipe with colors fit for all the merpeople of the land!

Scooping mermaid ice cream to reveal colors

Eight-year-old me wants to do an Ariel hair flip in the pool over this ocean swirly goodness.

Mermaid Ice Cream Ingredients

(Measurements are in the printable recipe card below)

  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Sweetened condensed milk
  • Vanilla
  • Blue, green, and violet food coloring
  • Mermaid sprinkles
  • Ice cream cones
Cone of mermaid ice cream

How to make Mermaid Ice cream

Whip the cream and vanilla in a mixer on high until stiff peaks form.

Add sweetened condensed milk and whisk for another minute.

Divide the mixture into separate bowls. Use a larger bowl for the blue color.

In process steps to make mermaid ice cream

Add food coloring to each bowl to make blue, purple, and green.

Place half of the blue into the container you use to make ice cream – a loaf pan, casserole dish, or insulated container for homemade ice cream.

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Drop dollops of half of the green ice cream and the purple ice cream.

Add remaining colors of the mixture, layering to alternate all the colors.

Layering ice cream colors for mermaid ice cream

Tamp the dish down to remove air bubbles.

Smooth the top of the ice cream mixture with the back of a spoon.

Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.

Top with mermaid sprinkles and serve.

Sprinkles on ice cream in a cone

More Mermaid Recipes to Make

  • Mermaid donut holes
  • Mermaid cookie cups
  • Mermaid cupcakes
  • Mermaid cookie pizza
  • Mermaid candy fudge
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Yield: 12 servings

Mermaid Ice Cream

Mermaid ice cream in a cone with sprinkles

Colorful mermaid ice cream that's no-churn and easy to make for your next magical party.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 can, 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Neon blue food coloring
  • Neon green food coloring
  • Purple food coloring
  • Sweet Shop mermaid sprinkle mix

Instructions

  1. Add whipping cream and vanilla to a mixer and whisk on high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes. Add sweetened condensed milk and continue to whisk for one more minute, scraping down sides of the bowl halfway through the mixing.
  2. Divide mixture into separate bowls. Use a larger bowl to make more blue ice cream and two smaller bowls for purple and green. Add food coloring to each bowl and mix well.
  3. Place half of the blue into a loaf pan or casserole dish and spoon dollops of half of the green and purple. Add remaining blue and green and purple. Tamp the dish to remove air bubbles. Smooth the top with the back of a spoon.
  4. Freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  5. Serve topped with mermaid sprinkles

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

12

Serving Size:

1 scoop

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 279Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 67mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 0gSugar: 25gProtein: 5g

Nutrition facts are an estimate only.

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Cuisine: Dessert / Category: Dessert
Mermaid ice cream in the dish and in a cone

Are you planning an under the sea themed party? If not, you can also try this birthday ice cream recipe.

For more creative ideas, see how my sister threw an epic ocean themed party for my niece.

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Let me know if you make this mermaid ice cream!


About Jennifer

Jennifer is the founder of A Magical Mess. She is married to a wonderful man, and together they live with their three rescue dogs. Jen is an entrepreneur at heart. Hobbies and interests include working, reading, playing word games, and learning new things.

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Comments

  1. Merry K says

    January 29, 2020 at 9:16 pm

    I had no idea your recipe would be so simple! This would be perfect for a party!

  2. Fatima Torres says

    January 29, 2020 at 10:25 pm

    what a fun treat to make for the kids. They love colorful dishes.

  3. Laura Tveras says

    February 21, 2020 at 4:53 am

    This looks easy and adaptable to other themes, too. Mixing colors is always fun – going to try this for sure. And, thanks for the homemade ice cream containers link. Might need a few!

    • Jennifer says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:01 am

      You can definitely play around with all the colors!! Yes, if you make a lot of ice cream, those containers are awesome for storing and stacking. 🙂

  4. Monica says

    February 22, 2020 at 4:45 pm

    This is so fun – I love homemade ice cream but this colorful version is just the best!

    • Jennifer says

      February 24, 2020 at 8:01 am

      Thank you, Monica! Glad you like it!

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