This No Churn Funfetti Ice Cream is what summer dreams are made of! It’s ridiculously easy (just 10 minutes of prep!), super creamy, and packed with rainbow sprinkles and crushed golden Oreos for that nostalgic birthday cake flavor in every bite. And the best part? No ice cream maker required.
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If you’ve never made no churn ice cream before, this is the perfect recipe to start with–just whip, mix, and freeze. My kids love making this with me in the summer. One grabs the bag of Oreos and goes to town smashing them while the others pour in the sprinkles (and usually sneaks eating a spoonful). It’s a fun and simple treat to put together, especially on those extra hot afternoons when you just need something cold.
The base is made from just a handful of ingredients–heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and pure vanilla extract–but it freezes into the smoothest, creamiest scoopable ice cream. It’s a celebration in every spoonful!
And if you’re as obsessed with no churn ice cream as we are, don’t miss my chocolate brownie ice cream (hello, gooey brownie swirls) and cherry chunk ice cream that’s packed with fresh cherries.
The Best Sprinkles to Use
Not all sprinkles are created equal–especially when it comes to ice cream. For that classic funfetti look and the perfect texture, I recommend using jimmies (the long, skinny sprinkle variety). They’re soft, colorful, and hold their shape beautifully without bleeding into the base.
How to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker
If you’ve never made no churn ice cream before, get ready–this is incredibly easy. 10 minutes and you're done! The magic happens thanks to two key ingredients: heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk. When whipped together just right, they create a super creamy base that mimics churned ice cream without needing any fancy equipment.
Step-By-Step Instructions
In a large bowl, stir together the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract. This sweet, creamy mixture is what gives the ice cream its smooth texture.
In another bowl, whip the heavy cream using a hand or stand mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form. It should look like fluffy whipped cream that holds its shape.
Gently fold the whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture. Go slow and be gentle–you don’t want to deflate all the air you just whipped in. The goal is a light, creamy base.
Once combined, fold in the rainbow sprinkles and crushed golden Oreos. Make sure everything is evenly distributed without over-mixing.
Pour the ice cream into a loaf pan or freezer-safe container. If you want to get extra fancy, sprinkle a few more crushed cookies and sprinkles on top. Freeze for at least 4 hours.
Helpful Tips
- Chill your mixing bowl and beaters. This is one of those small steps that makes a big difference. Pop your bowl and beaters into the fridge or freezer for about 15 minutes before whipping your cream. Cold tools help the heavy cream whip faster and hold its peaks better.
- Use sweetened condensed milk–not evaporated milk. They are not the same thing! Sweetened condensed milk is thick, rich, and sweet–the backbone of this recipe. No substitutions here–this is one ingredient you want to get exactly right.
- Don’t overmix the whipped cream into the base. Gently fold it in until you no longer see streaks of cream. This keeps all that air you whipped in, which is what gives the ice cream that light, scoopable texture.
- Let it freeze fully. As tempting as it is to dive in early, give it the full 4 hours to freeze solid. Overnight is even better. This ensures a perfect, creamy texture and clean scoops.
Fun Flavor Twists to Try
Once you’ve made this no churn base, the possibilities are endless. Here are a few fun ways to customize your funfetti ice cream and make it your own:
- Birthday cake remix - add a few drops of almond extract to the base and swirl in a spoonful or two of frosting before freezing.
- Cookies and cream confetti - swap golden Oreos for classic chocolate Oreos.
- Fruity Pebbles dream - substitute rainbow sprinkles for Fruity Pebbles cereal.
- Chocolate chip funfetti - toss in mini chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate.
Storage Tips
Once frozen, store the ice cream in a loaf pan covered tightly with foil or plastic wrap, or transfer to an airtight container with a lid. It’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 2 weeks, though let’s be honest…it probably won’t last that long.
FAQ
No, I wouldn’t recommend substituting the heavy cream because it’s essential for creating smooth and rich ice cream. It also gives funfetti ice cream the necessary structure.
There are a couple of reasons why this happened. The heavy cream wasn’t whipped to stiff peaks or the whipped cream wasn’t combined evenly into the sweetened condensed milk.
Although I have not tested the recipe with a non-dairy version, it should still work. The texture and flavor will be slightly different.
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No Churn Funfetti Ice Cream (Birthday Cake Flavor)
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 quart 1x
Description
This No Churn Funfetti Ice Cream is what summer dreams are made of! It's ridiculously easy (just 10 minutes of prep!), super creamy, and packed with rainbow sprinkles and crushed golden Oreos for that nostalgic birthday cake flavor in every bite. And the best part? No ice cream maker required.
Ingredients
- 396 g (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 480 g (2 cups) cold heavy cream
- 12-15 Golden Oreos, chopped
- 80 g (½ cup) rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the condensed milk and vanilla. Set aside.
- In another large bowl, using a handheld mixer or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, beat the heavy cream on medium-high until stiff peaks form.
- Gently fold the whipped cream into the milk mixture.
- Gently fold in the Golden Oreos and sprinkles.
- Spread the ice cream in a freezer-safe resealable container and freeze for at least 4 hours or until frozen.
Notes
Storage: Keep in a loaf pan covered tightly with foil or plastic wrap or in an airtight container with a lid for up to 2 weeks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze: 4 hours
- Category: Ice Cream
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