Make Vibrant Skittles Ice Cream at Home (Print version)
A colorful no-churn Skittles ice cream with creamy vanilla base, crushed candy, and bright rainbow swirls.
# Ingredients:
For the ice cream base
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2 cups (480 ml) cold heavy whipping cream
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1 can (14 oz or 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon fine salt
For the Skittles swirls
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1 bag (15.5 oz or 439 g) Original Skittles, divided by color
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Red, orange, yellow, green, and purple gel food coloring, as needed
# Instructions:
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Place a 9x5-inch metal loaf pan in the freezer for at least 20 minutes while you prepare the ice cream.
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Set aside a small handful of whole Skittles for topping. Sort the rest by color into separate zip-top bags and crush with a rolling pin until the pieces are small.
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Beat the cold heavy cream in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form, about 2-3 minutes.
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Add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla, and salt. Fold gently with a spatula until smooth and combined without deflating the cream.
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Divide the base evenly between five bowls. Fold one color of crushed Skittles into each bowl, then add a small amount of matching gel food coloring until bright.
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Spoon the colored mixtures into the chilled loaf pan in stripes or scattered patches. Swirl once or twice with a knife if desired, keeping the colors distinct.
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Top with the reserved Skittles, cover with plastic wrap touching the surface, and freeze for 6-8 hours or overnight. Let stand 5-10 minutes before scooping.
# Good to know:
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Freeze at least 6 hours before serving for clean scoops.
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Best eaten within 2 weeks for the creamiest texture.
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Use gel food coloring for vivid color without watering down the base.