Description
This vibrant and cheerful Rainbow Ice Cream features bold, distinct color layers that resemble a summer sky. Perfect for family picnics or special events, it’s easy to make using a whipped cream base and food coloring. Lactose-friendly and endlessly customizable with extract flavors or seasonal fruit accents.
Ingredients
1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
2 cups thickened cream (full-fat for best texture)
1 set food coloring gel (vivid shades: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
1 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract
2 tablespoons glucose syrup (optional for soft texture)
2 tablespoons light corn syrup (optional alternative)
Optional: edible sprinkles or decorations for extra flair
Instructions
Chill an airtight storage container in the freezer for 15–20 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, whip the thickened cream until stiff peaks form.
Gently fold in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, a third at a time, to maintain volume.
Divide the mixture into six separate bowls.
Add a few drops of food coloring gel to each bowl, using a vibrant shade for each color. Mix gently but thoroughly.
Place one color into the chilled container, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Repeat with the remaining colors in a rainbow sequence, smoothing each layer carefully before freezing.
Freeze the container for at least 2 hours, or until firm and set.
Serve scoops as desired. Add optional edible decorations for extra flair.
Notes
Freeze layers for a minimum of 2 hours to ensure they stay distinct.
Replace thickened cream with a non-dairy alternative (e.g., coconut or oat cream) for a lactose-free version.
Use natural food colorings like beet juice or matcha powder for a more organic twist.
Add a teaspoon of flavor extract (e.g., strawberry, lemon, or mint) to each color layer for added depth.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop (about 50g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg