Description
Cotton Candy Grape Twist Ice Cream is a sweet delight that combines the flavors of cotton candy and grapes in a whimsical swirl treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 2 cups cotton candy grapes (seedless, halved)
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp grape jelly (for deeper swirl color)
- Few drops purple or pink food coloring (optional)
- Rainbow sprinkles, candy pearls, or popping candy (for toppings)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine grapes, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until grapes burst and mixture thickens (about 10 minutes). Stir in grape jelly and cook 2 more minutes. Strain (optional) or leave chunks for texture. Cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk cream, milk, sugar, vanilla, and salt until sugar dissolves. Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
- Pour chilled base into an ice cream maker and churn until soft-serve consistency (20–25 minutes).
- Spread half of the churned ice cream into a freezer container. Spoon grape swirl on top and lightly marble with a knife. Add the rest of the ice cream and repeat with more grape swirl. Freeze for at least 4–6 hours until firm.
- Scoop into bowls or cones. Top with candy pearls, sprinkles, or popping candy for a whimsical carnival feel.
Notes
- For a deeper color, add food coloring to the grape swirl.
- Make sure to chill the ice cream base thoroughly for the best texture.
- Feel free to customize toppings based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg