Ingredients
- Heavy Cream: 2 cups
- Whole Milk: 1 cup
- Granulated Sugar: 3/4 cup
- Bubblegum Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Pink Gel Food Coloring: Few drops (adjust to desired color)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Chewing Gum (Bubblegum flavor): 1/2 cup, cut into small pieces
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar is completely dissolved. Do not boil.
- Step 2: Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the bubblegum extract and vanilla extract. Add a few drops of pink gel food coloring, stirring until you reach your desired shade of pink.
- Step 3: Pour the mixture into a bowl, cover it tightly with plastic wrap (pressing the wrap directly onto the surface of the mixture to prevent a skin from forming), and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight. This allows the mixture to chill thoroughly.
- Step 4: Once the mixture is chilled, pour it into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- Step 5: During the last few minutes of churning, add the chopped bubblegum pieces to the ice cream maker. This will distribute the gum throughout the ice cream.
- Step 6: Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze for at least 2 hours to harden before serving.
Notes
- To prevent ice crystals from forming, press plastic wrap directly onto the ice cream's surface before freezing for longer storage.
- This ice cream is best enjoyed straight from the freezer, but if it's too hard, let it sit at room temperature for just a few minutes to soften slightly.
- Serve this whimsical ice cream in waffle cones with colorful sprinkles for extra fun.
- For the best bubblegum flavor, add a touch more extract if you prefer a stronger taste, but start with the recommended amount and adjust carefully.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American