Why did my colors blend into one muddy color?

This is the most common issue, and it comes from over-swirling. To keep the colors distinct, you only want to drag a skewer through the layered scoops one or two times. Any more than that, and the beautiful ribbons of color will blend together.

My ice cream is a little icy. What can I do to make it creamier?

The key to creamy no-churn ice cream is the fat in the heavy cream and the unique properties of the sweetened condensed milk. Make sure you are using full-fat heavy cream and whipping it to stiff peaks. Under-whipping the cream can result in a denser, icier final texture.

Where can I find neon gel food coloring and fun sprinkles?

Gel food coloring and a wide variety of fun, themed sprinkles (like pearls and edible glitter) can be found in the baking aisle of most major grocery stores, at craft stores like Michaels or Jo-Ann, or from online baking suppliers.

Mermaid Ice Cream: The #1 Ultimate No-Churn Party Recipe

The Ultimate No-Churn Mermaid Ice Cream: A Magical Party Treat

A vibrant and whimsical no-churn ice cream with a ‘mermaid’ theme. The simple base is created by whipping heavy cream and folding it into sweetened condensed milk. The mixture is then divided and colored with neon blue, purple, and pink food colorings. These colorful bases are layered and swirled together in a loaf pan and topped with a variety of fun sprinkles, creating a magical-looking frozen dessert without an ice cream maker.

Author: Evelyn
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes (includes overnight freezing)
Yield: Approximately 1.5 quarts (12 servings) 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Churn, Whipping, Freezing
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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2 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract
One 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 teaspoon neon blue gel food coloring
1/4 teaspoon neon purple gel food coloring
1/4 teaspoon neon pink gel food coloring
Assorted neon sprinkles, gold and silver pearls, and other fun sprinkle additions, for topping

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Instructions

Place a 9-inch loaf pan in the freezer to chill.
In the bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold the sweetened condensed milk into the whipped cream until just combined.
Divide the mixture evenly among 3 separate bowls.
Add the neon blue food coloring to one bowl, the neon purple to the second, and the neon pink to the third. Stir each until the color is uniform.
Layer the different colored ice cream bases into the chilled loaf pan, adding a couple of spoonfuls of each color at a time in a random pattern.
Once all the base has been added to the pan, use a skewer or a butter knife to gently swirl the colors together.
Sprinkle an assortment of sprinkles over the top.
Wrap the pan lightly with plastic wrap and freeze overnight, or for at least 8 hours, until firm.
To serve, scoop the ice cream into individual glasses or bowls and top with additional sprinkles.

Notes

An electric mixer is recommended for whipping the cream.
Using a pre-chilled loaf pan helps the ice cream set faster.
Be careful not to overmix when folding in the condensed milk or swirling the colors to maintain a light texture and distinct color patterns.
Ingredient substitutions are noted as being available on the source website.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Calories: 280-340
Sugar: 25-30 g
Sodium: 80-120 mg
Fat: 18-24 g
Saturated Fat: 11-15 g
Carbohydrates: 28-34 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 4-5 g
Cholesterol: 60-80 mg

Find it online: https://cookupjoy.com/mermaid-ice-cream/