Galaxy Ice Cream

This no-churn Galaxy Ice Cream is easy, fun and absolutely delicious! It's the perfect treat for birthdays, space parties, or just a cool and refreshing summer dessert.

Course Desserts & Sweets

Cuisine American

Keyword galaxy ice cream, ice cream, no-churn ice cream, rainbow ice cream

Prep Time 15

Chilling Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings

Calories 677kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

Stand mixer

Ingredients

4 cups heavy whipping cream
28 ounces sweetened condensed milk 2 cans
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
8 ounces strawberry frosting
Food coloring gel - black, pink, teal and purple
Galaxy sprinkles

Instructions

Start by whipping the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then add sweetened condensed milk.
4 cups heavy whipping cream, 28 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Add vanilla extract and mix well.
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Divide the mixture into four separate bowls. Stir the strawberry frosting into one of them.
8 ounces strawberry frosting
Stir a few extra drops of pink food coloring to the bowl with the frosting. I like to get it started with a toothpick or skewer, then use a spoon to mix it until the color is completely blended.
Food coloring gel - black, pink, teal and purple
Now do the same with the remaining colors, adding black, purple and teal to the remaining bowls.
Food coloring gel - black, pink, teal and purple
Add spoonfuls of the ice cream mixture to a loaf pan or casserole dish. I've used both but the casserole dish definitely looks prettier!
Keep adding the mixture, spoonful by spoonful, until you've filled the pan.
Swirl the colors together, being careful not to overswirl (is that even a word?). The colors will blend together more as the ice cream freezes.
Top with sprinkles for the finishing touch.
Galaxy sprinkles
Freeze for at least six hours but overnight for best results. Once it's set, just serve and enjoy!

Notes

Because of the frosting, this ice cream is a little softer than usual. We love it that way but you can leave out the frosting if you like (though the frosting does give the ice cream a delicious strawberry flavor).
The black ice cream can get a little lost among the other colors. If you want it to stand out more, just use a larger portion of the ice cream mix with the black food coloring.
Use a long skewer or butter knife to gently swirl. Do not overmix or the colors will look muddy.
Tap the loaf pan on the counter a few times to smooth out the top before freezing.

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