It’s the season for sunshine, pool parties and of course, delicious frozen treats like this funfetti ice cream! This year, ditch the store-bought ice cream and whip up a batch of this easy, homemade ice cream instead. Packed with colorful sprinkles and made with just a few simple ingredients, this creamy concoction is the perfect way to celebrate summer. Whether you enjoy a scoop alone on a hot day or turn it into an epic ice cream cookie sandwich, this foolproof recipe is sure to become a new favorite! It’s kid-friendly and also naturally dairy free! This ice cream is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Why You’ll Love This Ice Cream
It’s so fun to make!
Who doesn’t love sprinkles?
This funfetti ice cream is the perfect dairy free alternative.
This recipe is perfect for the summer.
It is kid-friendly!
This ice cream is naturally sweetened with dates.
The flavor is so delicious!
Equipment Needed
All you need to make this funfetti ice cream is a baking sheet, blender and an ice cream maker.
Ingredients Needed
Coconut Milk: Coconut milk is what makes this funfetti ice cream dairy free and also gives it a creamy texture and flavor!
Coconut Cream: Coconut cream makes this ice cream thicker and gives it a better consistency!
Vanilla Extract: I love the flavor that vanilla adds to desserts!
Dates: I used dates to sweeten this ice cream naturally, but feel free to swap for sugar instead. If you want your ice cream to be bright white, use white sugar or sweetener instead.
Sea Salt: A small amount of sea salt can heighten the perception of sweetness in the ice cream. It creates a contrasting flavor that makes the sweetness pop.
Sprinkles: Sprinkles are a must when it comes to funfetti!
Cake Mix: I used cake mix in this ice cream to give it a cake batter flavor.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Step 1: Gather your ingredients.
Step 2: The day before making this funfetti ice cream, make sure you place your ice cream bowl in the freezer.
Step 3: When you are ready to make this ice cream, preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake cake mix on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
Step 4: Combine coconut milk, coconut cream, dates, vanilla and sea salt in a high-speed blender.
Step 5: Pour into prepped ice cream maker and churn until thick. Add in cake mix and sprinkles at the end.
Step 6: Pour mixture into a baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours. Scoop and enjoy!
Storage
Store this funfetti ice cream in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
How to Serve
Serve this funfetti ice cream at your next pool party or on a hot summer night. It’s the perfect treat for dessert!
Variations
Milk: I have not tried this with another type of milk but it should work with regular milk and cream if you are not dairy free!
Sprinkles: Feel free to experiment with different kinds of sprinkles and colors!
Mix-Ins: Try out some mix-ins! Add in chocolate chips, candy or fruit!
Flavoring: I used vanilla extract, but feel free to try out almond extract as well.
Recipe FAQ
What does funfetti taste like?
Funfetti tastes like vanilla cake with a hint of sweetness!
What is the difference between vanilla and funfetti?
The main difference is the sprinkles!
Is funfetti the same as sprinkles?
In funfetti cake batter, the sprinkles are mixed in before baking, so they become distributed throughout the cake.
Is birthday cake an ice cream flavor?
Yes!
What sprinkles should I use?
You can use any kind of sprinkles you love! If you have allergies, make sure you are using sprinkles that are allergy-friendly.
Why is it called funfetti?
Funfetti is a combination of the words “fun” and “confetti”!
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Funfetti Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 blender
- 1 ice cream maker
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 can coconut cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 dates
- dash sea salt
- 1/2 cup cake mix
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- The day before making this funfetti ice cream, make sure you place your ice cream bowl in the freezer.
- When you are ready to make this ice cream, preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake cake mix on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Combine coconut milk, coconut cream, dates, vanilla and sea salt in a high-speed blender.
- Pour into prepped ice cream maker and churn until thick. Add in cake mix and sprinkles at the end.
- Pour mixture into baking dish and freeze for 1-2 hours. Scoop and enjoy!
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