Funfetti Ice Cream
Funfetti ice cream is a simple yet sweet vanilla ice cream loaded with colorful sprinkles to make a timeless ice cream that can be enjoyed year-round.
This Funfetti Ice Cream is a Philadelphia style, churned ice cream. This means that it requires no eggs and no cooking, and is super creamy and delicious.
This Funfetti Ice Cream is naturally gluten free, nut free, and egg free.
Funfetti Ice Cream Recipe
You’re going to love this simple funfetti ice cream recipe. It’s colorful and super fun and it also makes a great Ice Cream Cake.
You’ll find so many great ice cream recipes here! If you like caramel, you’re going to love our Turtle Ice Cream.
For something really special, try Chocolate Marshmallow Ice Cream. It’s infused with toasted marshmallows, to give it a chocolate, sweet flavor.
Both are favorites among people who like funfetti ice cream.
Why you’re going to love this Funfetti Ice Cream Recipe
Everything is better with funfetti! This recipe is a classic vanilla ice cream, with sprinkles added for color and texture, making it a funfetti ice cream. It’s so much fun!
Philadelphia style ice cream is egg free, so there is no cooking required. This means your ice cream base will be ready faster and there’s no chilling required before churning.
This recipe for funfetti ice cream is naturally sweetened with honey. There’s granulated sugar too, but the use of liquid honey means that there is less processed sugar and the ice cream is easier to scoop.
Funfetti Ice Cream Ingredients
Heavy Whipping Cream – This is the base of our ice cream, and what makes the ice cream creamy!
Whole Milk – A combination of both whole milk and heavy cream gives the perfect texture to our rainbow ice cream.
Granulated Sugar – For sweetness and texture, plain, white, granulated sugar is the perfect choice.
Honey – Honey adds natural sweetness and gives the final ice cream a slightly softer texture.
Vanilla Extract – To flavor our ice cream base, a good quality pure vanilla extract is key.
Kosher Salt – A bit of salt balances the sweetness in this recipe.
Sprinkles – Your best choice is to use rainbow jimmies here (the longer style). The look amazing, plus they are less likely to bleed colors into the ice cream. I’ve found that non-pareils muddy the ice cream because all of their colors bleed and combine.
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How to Make Funfetti Ice Cream
- In a large bowl, mix together than heavy cream and whole milk.
- Add granulated sugar, honey, vanilla extract, and kosher salt. Whisk together for 2-3 minutes until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions, until it is thick and the consistency of soft serve ice cream.
- In the last two minutes of the churn, add 1/3 cup of the rainbow sprinkles, reserving the rest.
- Spoon the ice cream into a shallow container or loaf pan. Sprinkle the remaining sprinkles over the top of the ice cream.
- Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.
Please see the recipe card below for the complete funfetti ice cream recipe.
How to Store
Store this funfetti ice cream in the freezer in an airtight container (we really like these reusable ice cream containers) with a piece of parchment paper or wax paper pressed on top for up to one month.
Tips for Making This
Use quality ingredients – When making homemade ice cream, you’ll want to make sure you are using high quality ingredients for the best outcome.
Chill out – If possible, always start with chilled ingredients. This is important for homemade no-churn ice cream recipes and ice cream maker recipes.
Don’t skimp on the fat – High fat milks and creams are essential when making homemade ice cream. Opting for a low-fat option often leads to icy ice creams and inconsistency in the texture.
Don’t go crazy with the add-ins – If you’re adding in additional ingredients, pick one or two and make sure they are chopped into pieces no larger than a blueberry or pea.
Don’t skimp on the sugar – Sugar not only adds sweetness to homemade ice creams, it also helps with the texture. Sugar is essential for the creamy texture in ice cream.
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No Churn Funfetti Ice Cream Directions
To make no-churn funfetti ice cream, chill a shallow container or a loaf pan in the freezer while you mix the ice cream ingredients.
Pour the ice cream mixture into the prepared pan and freeze for 3-4 hours. Stir the ice cream every 30 minutes for the first 2 hours to help add air. This will help create a creamy, smooth texture.
Funfetti Ice Cream Add-Ins
If you’d like to add more yummy things to your funfetti ice cream, feel free! Here are some suggestions:
- Mini white chocolate chips or white chocolate shavings.
- Chopped cookies, such as frosted animal cookies or golden or regular Oreos.
- Miniature M&Ms.
- Chopped nuts.
- Other colorful candies.
More Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
- Cuisinart 2QT Ice Cream Maker – Works with ice cream, sorbets, and frozen yogurt.
- Ice Cream Scoop – Make sure you have a good ice cream scoop. This is one of our favorites.
- Ice Cream Containers – We love keeping a couple of ice cream containers on hand for when we make homemade ice cream.
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Funfetti Ice Cream
Equipment
- Set of 2 Reusable Ice Cream Tub Containers For Homemade Ice Cream 1.6 Quart
- Cusinart ICE-70P1 2-Quart Cool Creations Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Gelato and Sorbet Maker, LCD Screen with Countdown Timer, Makes Frozen Treats in 20-Minutes or Less, Stainless Steel
- KitchenAid KO117OHAQA Gourmet Ice Cream Scoop, One Size, Matte Aqua Sky
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles divided
Instructions
- Chill the ice cream bowl for at least 24 hours or until solid. You should not hear any water sloshing around when you shake the bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, honey, vanilla extract and kosher salt. Whisk for 2-3 minutes, until the sugar is dissolved into the mixture. You should not feel any grit if you rub the mixture together between two fingers.
- Churn the ice cream mixture in the bowl of your ice cream machine according to your manufacturer’s instructions (mine took about 25 minutes), until it is thick and the consistency of soft-serve ice cream.
- In the last two minutes of the churn, add ⅓ cup of the rainbow sprinkles, reserving the rest.
- Spoon the ice cream into a shallow container or a loaf pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining rainbow sprinkles over the top of the ice cream.
- Press plastic wrap or wax paper to the surface of the ice cream. Freeze for at least 4 hours, or until solid. Let sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Your ice cream base and your ice cream maker bowl need to be very cold in order for the ice cream to churn correctly. If needed put the ice cream base in the freezer for an hour before churning.
- It is important that the granulated sugar dissolves into the milk. Ensure that there is no grittiness to your ice cream base before churning.
- Rainbow jimmies sprinkles work best in this recipe. The small round non-pareil sprinkles tend to bleed their colors into the ice cream and don’t look as nice.
