Colorful unicorn ice cream is easy to make and sure to bring all the smiles to your yard. This is an extremely simple rainbow ice cream recipe that is no-churn, so no ice cream maker needed.
If you’re planning a unicorn party, themed birthday bash, baby shower, or any other event where colorful ice cream fits, be sure to give this post a pin.
Quick and Easy No-Churn Unicorn Ice Cream
This ice cream is very sweet and every color tastes the same. In the future, I plan get creative and use other flavorful ingredients to make the colors.
For now, this ice cream recipe is perfect if you need quick and easy. If you’re anything like me, you need quick and easy quite often. 😉
This is a great way to have some fun with colors and sprinkles. Get the kids involved in the decorating and make some magical ice cream.
Unicorn Ice Cream Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 can, 14 oz, sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pink, Orange, Yellow, and Blue food coloring
- (I used Neon Pink, Neon Blue, and regular Yellow food coloring. To make the orange, I used a ratio on the box of the food coloring: 4 drops yellow to 1 drop red. I did this four times to get the desired orange color.)
- 6 tablespoons rainbow jimmies
- Additional sprinkles for serving
- Ice cream cones
Unicorn Ice Cream Directions
Add heavy whipping cream and vanilla extract 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 the sides of the bowl halfway through the mixing.
Divide the mixture into separate bowls.
Use a larger bowl to keep more white ice cream.
Use four smaller bowls to make pink, orange, yellow, and blue.
Add food coloring to each of the small bowls and mix well.
Add 2 tablespoons of rainbow jimmies to the white mixture and stir well.
Add 1 tablespoon of rainbow jimmies to each of the colored bowls and stir well.
Place a layer of white ice cream mix into a loaf pan.
Add dollops of the colored mixtures on top of the white.
Swirl with a knife after each layer.
Tamp the dish and freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
Serve topped with additional rainbow sprinkles.
Unicorn Ice Cream Recipe Notes and FAQ’s
What kind of sprinkles do you use in unicorn ice cream?
The sprinkles used in the mix here are standard rainbow jimmies. Cake Mate Unicorn Love Sprinkles are the topping on the cone.
What does no-churn ice cream mean?
No-churn ice cream is ice cream that doesn’t require an ice cream maker. Rather than a bulky machine to constantly mix the ice cream mixture, you simply put it in a container and toss it in the freezer.
Does no-churn ice cream taste good?
Yes, no-churn ice cream is delicious. It’s also a lot quicker and easier to make than traditional ice cream.
How do you make heavy whipping cream from scratch?
If you want to go super-homemade or you don’t have heavy whipping cream on hand, you can make your own heavy whipping cream. To make 1 cup of heavy cream, mix 2/3 cup whole milk with 1/3 cup melted butter. That’s it!
What is the best container for homemade ice cream?
If you’re making enough ice cream to last for several days, you want to use an airtight container like Tupperware or something similar. Look for containers that are designed for freezer storage, because some plastic gets brittle when it’s frozen. Scroll down to see my favorite ice cream container that’s also great for stacking!
- Durable & Insulated: Long-lasting and protects against freezer burn. Holds 1.5 quarts.
- Dishwasher Safe: Easy to clean.
- Erasable Label: Label and organize your ice cream flavors.
- Easy Scoop Design: Slim tub shape for effortless scooping.
- Trusted Brand: Recognized and loved for over 8 years.
Unicorn Ice Cream Recipe
Colorful unicorn ice cream that's no-churn and easy to make for your next magical party.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 1 can
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- neon pink food coloring
- orange food coloring
- yellow food coloring
- neon blue food coloring
- 6 tablespoons rainbow jimmies
- additional sprinkles for serving
- ice cream cones
Instructions
- 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.
- Divide mixture into separate bowls. Use a larger bowl to make more white ice cream and four smaller bowls for pink, orange, yellow, and blue.
- Add food coloring to each small bowl and mix well. Add 2 tablespoons of rainbow jimmies to the white and 1 tablespoon of rainbow jimmies to each color. Mix Well.
- Place dollops of mixture into a loaf pan, swirling with a knife after each layer. Tamp the dish and freeze for 4-6 hours or overnight.
- Serve topped with unicorn sprinkles.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1 servingAmount Per Serving: Calories: 340Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 78mgCarbohydrates: 34gFiber: 0gSugar: 32gProtein: 5g
Nutrition facts are an estimate only.
Unicorn Dessert Recipes:
- Unicorn donut holes for a no-bake treat that’s fun to decorate and eat.
- Unicorn party snack mix for goody bags at birthday parties or your next movie night snack.
- Unicorn bark candy for a cracking good time. Get the kids involved in decorating.
No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes:
- Galaxy ice cream with swirly purples and blues that’s so far out.
- Matcha ice cream for the green tea lovers out there.
- Pumpkin ice cream because why should pie get all the fun? Pumpkin all the things!
- Birthday cake ice cream with funfetti cake mix for that amazing flavor.
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Do you have any unicorn parties planned this year?
Where else will you serve rainbow ice cream as a dessert?