Funfetti Ice Cream (with Toasted Milk Powder)

This funfetti ice cream is perfectly creamy, and rich in flavor thanks to the milky, toasty caramel notes of browned milk powder. It makes it taste like birthday cake! This recipe has a churn-style base made from a creamy custard, swirled with colorful jimmies.

How To Make Funfetti Ice Cream

1. Begin by browning your milk powder so you can add it to your custard base. I’ve got the full instructions on my milk powder post.

1. In a saucepan, combine whole milk, heavy cream and vanilla with cooled milk powder. Heat over medium heat until steaming.

1. Whisk egg yolks with sugar until light, then drizzle in the hot milk, whisking to temper the eggs.

1. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly until the custard coats the back of a spoon or shows 175°F (80°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

1. Let it chill overnight, then pour into your ice cream maker and churn according to manufacturer’s directions, usually 20–25 minutes until soft-serve consistency.

1. In the last 2 minutes of churning, add the sprinkles so they fold in evenly.

1. Transfer to a lidded container and top with more sprinkles. Freeze until firm.

Storing

Store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent ice crystals.

Funfetti Ice Cream

Elien Lewis

This funfetti ice cream is perfectly creamy and rich in flavor thanks to the milky, toasty caramel notes of browned milk powder. It tastes like birthday cake! The recipe has a churn-style custard base swirled with colorful sprinkles.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Chilling time 7 hours hrs

Total Time 7 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8

Calories 365 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 480 g heavy cream
• 240 g whole milk
• 30 g toasted milk powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla paste or pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 5 large egg yolks
• 150 g granulated sugar
• 60 g sprinkles Jimmies are best, as nonpareils will lose their color

Instructions

 

• In a medium saucepan, whisk together the whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla, salt, and toasted milk powder. Warm over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until you see steam rising and small bubbles forming around the edges. 480 g heavy cream, 240 g whole milk, 30 g toasted milk powder, 2 teaspoons vanilla paste, 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Meanwhile, in a large heatproof bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the sugar until the mixture lightens in color. 5 large egg yolks, 150 g granulated sugar
• Slowly drizzle about 1/2 cup of the hot milk mixture into the yolk-sugar mixture while whisking constantly to prevent the eggs from scrambling.
• Pour the tempered egg mixture back into the saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a spatula or wooden spoon, until the custard coats the spatula or reaches 175°F (80°C).
• Pour the custard through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean bowl.
• Cover the surface with plastic wrap to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator until fully cold, at least 4 hours or overnight.
• If your ice cream maker requires it, pre-freeze the machine’s bowl for at least 12 hours before churning.
• Pour the cold custard base into the ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions, about 20–25 minutes, until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
• With the machine running on low speed, sprinkle in the rainbow sprinkles during the last 2 minutes of churning so they swirl in evenly. 60 g sprinkles
• Scoop the churned ice cream into a lidded container. Top with extra sprinkles if you like. Press parchment or plastic wrap directly onto the surface, cover, and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up before serving.

Notes

Both metric and US customary measurements are provided. Use the toggle to switch between the two. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1serveCalories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 106mgPotassium: 114mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 1084IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 0.4mg

Keyword Funfetti, ice cream, Toasted milk powder

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