Funfetti Ice Cream Recipe (with no churn method)

An easy funfetti ice cream recipe! Colorful sprinkles bring the fun to this no-churn ice cream made with simple ingredients and a flavor reminiscent of funfetti birthday cake.

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July is National Ice Cream month, so it only seems fitting to share a new homemade ice cream recipe. This recipe is so quick and easy to put together and it requires no ice cream maker.

what flavor is funfetti?

Many people associate funfetti with cake batter flavor and sprinkles and often use a box cake mix to achieve the flavor. I describe funfetti as buttery, vanilla-y and sprinkle-y. This ice cream is made without a cake mix.

In my easy one bowl funfetti cupcakes recipe I have you use a combination of vanilla, almond and butter extracts. In my funfetti cookies {from scratch} I use vanilla and almond extracts and white chocolate chips. Both of these combinations work perfectly for that sweet, cake batter-like flavor.

For this funfetti ice cream, you will use a combination of melted butter and white chocolate with vanilla and almond extracts and sprinkles. It's sweet, creamy, nostalgic and sure to bring a smile to when you serve it!

let's make no churn ice cream!

Start by melting together butter and white chocolate. I highly recommend using a high quality white chocolate such as Callebaut, Ghirardelli, Lindt or Baker's. These can typically be found in the baking aisle near the chocolate chips. Then gather the rest of your ingredients.

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Once the butter and white chocolate mixture has cooled, add the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla bean paste and almond extract to a medium to large mixing bowl. Mix to combine, then add the butter white chocolate and stir until well combined.

In another bowl {or in a stand mixer}, whip the heavy whipping cream until stiff peaks with a handheld mixer.

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Next, with a spatula, fold the whipped cream into the sweetened condensed milk mixture in two additions.  Be gentle as you don’t want to completely deflate the whipped cream.  Then gently fold in the sprinkles {hold a tablespoon aside for garnishing the top of the finished ice cream}. 

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Finally, spread the funfetti ice cream into a freezer safe container and top with the remaining sprinkles. Cover tightly and freeze until firm, about 4-6 hours. I used an 8-inch cake pan here, but a loaf pan or 8x8 baking pan also work. I also have airtight containers that I often use.

what sprinkles should I use?

Rainbow jimmies are the classic sprinkle choice for funfetti birthday cake, so they are the best choice for homemade ice cream too. My market sells them in the bulk section, but I will buy the Wilton brand if not buying in bulk. Non pariels have a tendency to bleed and could make your ice cream look unappetizing.

why is it called funfetti?

Pillsbury is credited with the funfetti name. They introduced the cake flavor in 1989. Their product is a boxed white cake with sprinkles and was to appeal to kids. The name is a blending of the words fun and confetti.

I hope you enjoy this quick and easy, creamy and absolutely delicious funfetti ice cream recipe that you make from scratch with no ice cream maker.

Remember to snap a picture and tag me on Instagram if you make this Funfetti Ice Cream Recipe. It warms my heart to see you bring these recipes to life! Thank you for being here and happy baking!

more ice cream recipes to try

• Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream
• Lemon White Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream
• Homemade Cool Britannia Ice Cream
• Cherry Bourbon Crumble No Churn Ice Cream

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