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Rainbow Ice Cream Recipe: Sweet Symphony of Colors
Youssef Hb

Rainbow Ice Cream Recipe: Sweet Symphony of Colors

A vibrant, six-layer ice cream with a sweetened condensed milk base, whipped cream, and colorful gel food coloring. Perfect for celebrations or weeknight treats, this frozen dessert is easy to customize and holds its shape for a dazzling presentation.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: International
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can (397g) sweetened condensed milk (use evaporated milk + sugar as halal alternative)
  • 2 cups (480ml) thickened cream (substitute with whipped coconut cream)
  • 1 set food coloring gel (liquid coloring creates murky hues)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (imitation vanilla is budget-friendly)
  • 2 tablespoons glucose syrup (light corn syrup is viable alternative)

Method
 

  1. Chill 20cm storage container in freezer for 30 minutes.
  2. Divide sweetened condensed milk into 6 separate bowls using 120ml portions.
  3. Add 3 gel drops to each bowl: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple (adjust quantities for desired vibrancy).
  4. Mix 2 tbsp thickened cream with glucose syrup in saucepan until warm. Cool in ice bath for 5 minutes.
  5. Beat remaining 1 ⅔ cups thickened cream with vanilla extract on medium-high speed.
  6. Once soft peaks form, gradually add cooled glucose mixture, increasing to high speed until stiff peaks form.
  7. Gently fold 200ml whipped cream into each colored condensed milk bowl in 3 sequential batches.
  8. Alternately spoon mixtures into chilled container in checkered pattern: 2 tsp red, 2 tsp green, 1 tsp orange, 1 tsp blue, repeating until full.
  9. Smooth surface with offset spatula and cover with airtight lid.

Notes

Use halal substitutes for sweetened condensed milk (combine 275ml evaporated milk + 125g sugar) and coconut cream for non-dairy option.
Gel food coloring provides vibrant hues without diluting texture.
Chill container in freezer for faster layering.
Freeze for 4 hours before serving.