This funfetti ice cream is easy to make and ultra creamy. It’s packed full of golden oreos that taste like bits of cake and loads of sprinkles. This is the perfect low effort dessert for summer! You don’t need any equipment as it’s a no churn recipe. An electric mixer will speed along the process, but it’s definitely doable with just a wire whisk.
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🍨 Why you'll LOVE this recipe
- Funfetti: This ice cream is loaded with sprinkles and funfetti flavour
- Oreos: Golden oreos make it taste like there are bits of cake inside the ice cream
- No churn: You don't need an ice cream maker and it makes the smoothest ice cream
You'll also love this easy no bake funfetti cheesecake.
📝 Key ingredients
Read through for all the tips you will need for success!
Full steps and ingredients in recipe card below.
- Heavy whipping cream: Whipping cream 35% or higher will give the best results because it will whip up well. Make sure that it's chilled well for easier whipping.
- Sweetened condensed milk: This is essential in giving no churn ice cream the perfect, scoop-able, soft texture. Don't substitute it with anything else.
- Sprinkles: The best sprinkles to use are jimmies (little rods) and confetti (flat pastel shapes and circles) for inside the ice cream. Nonpareils don't work very well because they are too small and won't look as good. They'll also be very hard after freezing. Naturally colored sprinkles may bleed more so watch out for that if it matters to you.
- Golden Oreos: They add extra texture and flavor. They soften up and taste like bits of cake with frosting.
- Vanilla: Use artificial or clear vanilla extract to get that authentic funfetti cake flavor. Pure vanilla extract will also work if that's what you have.
👩🍳 How to make funfetti ice cream
Step 1: In a large chilled bowl or stand mixer, whip cream to medium stiff peaks. The cream should be stiff enough to stand up with a curl on top.
Pour sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into the whipped cream. Whip until fully combined, being careful not to overwhip until grainy.
Step 2: Have a loaf pan or freezer safe container ready. Working quickly, add the oreos (reserve some for topping). Add the sprinkles and fold. Immediately transfer into a freezer safe container
Top with extra oreos. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Once frozen through, top with extra sprinkles, scoop, and serve with your favorite toppings.
✔️ Expert no churn ice cream tips
- Whip the cream to medium stiff peaks. This will ensure that you whip enough air into the ice cream so that it has a light texture and body.
- Use sweetened condensed milk. Don't substitute it with anything else or it will be icy and grainy when it freezes.
- Sprinkles: Jimmies and confetti sprinkles will work the best and won't hurt your teeth.
- Add oreos: This gives the ice cream a beautiful texture, making it taste like there are pieces of cake! You can use your favorite cookies or even biscoff cookies.
🥄 Make ahead and storage
This funfetti ice cream needs to be stored in the freezer. Wrap it tightly or store in an airtight container to prevent it from getting freezer burn and becoming gritty with ice crystals. It's best eaten within the first few weeks. It's the perfect make ahead dessert because it can just sit in the freezer!
🌈 How to choose what sprinkles to use
I love sprinkles, and they add so much beautiful color and texture to desserts!
My favorite sprinkles to use that won't break your teeth when frozen are jimmies and confetti sprinkles(flat pastel shapes and circles).
Non pariels (round sprinkles) won't look as good if they're the small ones and they're hard so they might break your teeth when frozen.
Make sure to add the sprinkles right before transferring into the container to be frozen. The longer the sprinkles are in the ice cream, the higher the risk of the colors bleeding and mixing up.
If you love sprinkles too, you should try these funfetti rolls. They're like cinnamon rolls but funfetti!
✔️ Alternative flavor combinations
You can add your favorite ice cream mix ins such as:
- chocolate Oreos
- chopped chocolate
- brownie pieces
- edible cookie dough bits - try this easy cookie dough ice cream
- jam swirls - try this easy raspberry cheesecake ice cream
👨🍳 How to whip cream by hand
You don't need an electric mixer although it really does help speed things along! In order to get stiffer peaks faster, pop your bowl and whisk about 10 minutes before starting to whip. Make sure your cream is refrigerator cold. The colder the cream, the firmer the fat inside the cream remains, the better the whip.
Pour the cream into the chilled bowl and whisk with a wire whisk. If you get tired, pop it in the fridge to keep it cold before starting again.
Alternatively, pour the cream into a very large jar and shake it until it forms medium peaks. i.e. it holds its shape but flops a bit at the top.
📖 Recipe FAQs
I don't recommend substituting the condensed milk with anything. Evaporated milk isn't the same thing. You need all of the sugar and milk proteins from the condensed milk for the perfect ice cream texture.
Jimmies (rod shaped) and confetti (flat) work the best and won't be so hard when frozen.
You can use your favorite cookie. Crisp chocolate chip cookies, chocolate Oreos, or even Oreo pieces will work great.
I don't recommend adding this ice cream mixture into an ice cream maker. It's a no churn ice cream recipe so you don't need an ice cream machine.
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📖 Recipe
Funfetti Ice Cream
Equipment
- electric mixer or a wire whisk
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 14 oz sweetened condensed milk 1 can, 300mL
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract artificial is best for nostalgic vanilla flavor
- 1 ½ cup golden oreos chopped into pieces
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Place bowl and whisk (or whisk attachment) into the freezer for 10 minutes to chill.
- Pour heavy cream into the chilled bowl and whisk. Whisk until medium stiff peaks form. The cream should be stiff enough to stand up with a curl on top.2 cups heavy whipping cream
- Pour sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract into the whipped cream. Whip until fully combined, being careful not to overwhip until grainy. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula to combine evenly.14 oz sweetened condensed milk, 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- Have a loaf pan or freezer safe container ready. Working quickly, add the oreos (reserve some for topping). Add the sprinkles and fold. Immediately transfer into the prepared container.¼ cup sprinkles, 1 ½ cup golden oreos
- Top with extra oreos. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. Once frozen through, top with extra sprinkles, scoop, and serve with your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Whip the cream to medium stiff peaks
- Don't substitute sweetened condensed milk with anything else
- Jimmies and confetti sprinkles will work the best and won't hurt your teeth.
- Don't skip the oreos! Use other similar cookies like biscoff instead if you prefer.
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