Funnel Cake Ice Cream

Bring a taste of the Boardwalk to your next dessert

INGREDIENTS

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup whole milk

3/4 cup granulated sugar

1 tablespoon vanilla

1 package funnel cake mix*

Vegetable oil

Confectioners sugar

Funnel cake toppings: Nutella, salted caramel, cherry or strawberry pie filling, fresh fruit, etc

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla until sugar is dissolved. Cover and refrigerate for one to two hours.

While the ice cream mixture chills, make the funnel cakes. In a medium bowl, combine funnel cake mix and one and one third cup water. Add about an inch of oil to a pan and heat to 350 degrees. Transfer batter to a pitcher with spout or funnel and drizzle mixture over the hot oil to form a random pattern. Cook for about 30 seconds or until golden brown then, using metal tongs, carefully flip and cook other side for another 30 seconds. Transfer to a plate to cool and dust with confectioners sugar. Repeat until all of the batter is used.

Transfer the ice cream mixture to base of an ice cream maker and follow machine's instructions. Once the ice cream is almost finished mixing, break up the funnel cakes and add to the mixture. Mix until combined. Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until completely firm. Serve the ice cream with your favorite funnel cake toppings.

*I found the funnel cake mix on Amazon. Some local stores may carry it, too.

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Top row: In a medium bowl, pour in your sugar, heavy cream, milk, vanilla and whisk. Middle row: Use funnel cake mix for your "cakes." Drizzle the batter into the oil. Follow your ice cream maker's instructions. Line up your favorite funnel cake toppings. Bottom row: Dust the funnel cakes with confectioners sugar. Mix in the toppings. Photos by Amy Mahon.