Circus Animal Cookies Ice Cream (Printable Format)
Creamy frozen treat with chopped animal cookies, pastel pink swirls, and colorful sprinkles for playful delight.
# Needed Ingredients:
→ Ice Cream Base
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30 to 40 circus animal cookies, roughly chopped
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2 cups heavy whipping cream
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14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
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1 tablespoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
→ Color and Garnish
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pink food coloring
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nonpareil sprinkles
# Preparation Steps:
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Place a bowl or container capable of holding 6 cups of liquid in the freezer to chill; this will be used for storing or serving.
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On a cutting board, chop the circus animal cookies into rough pieces. Reserve approximately half a cup of chopped cookies and several whole cookies for garnishing.
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In a large bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk, vanilla paste or extract, and the majority of the chopped cookies.
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In a separate large bowl, whip the heavy cream with a mixer until firm peaks form.
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Fold about one cup of whipped cream into the condensed milk mixture until just combined. Fold in the remaining whipped cream, taking care not to deflate the mixture.
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Transfer half the mixture back to the second bowl and stir in several drops of pink food coloring until a pastel pink hue matching the pink circus animal cookies is achieved.
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Remove the chilled serving container from the freezer. Layer the uncolored mixture, sprinkle with nonpareils and optional extra cookie pieces, then add a layer of the pink mixture and additional sprinkles. Alternate remaining mixtures and garnishes to fill the container.
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Gently run a knife through the layers to create a swirl effect, avoiding overmixing to preserve the color contrast and prevent sprinkle bleeding.
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Top with extra nonpareil sprinkles, crushed cookies, and reserved whole circus animal cookies.
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Return the container to the freezer and freeze for 4 to 6 hours or until fully firm. Scoop into serving bowls and enjoy promptly.
# Supplementary Details:
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For best texture, freeze in a pre-chilled container to expedite setting and prevent ice crystals.