I know candy corn can be polarizing but in our family it’s a favorite! We always grab a bag as soon as it hits stores in the fall.
This summer, I didn’t manage to make a single batch of ice cream in the ice cream maker, so I knew candy corn season was the perfect time to break it out – and introduce the kids to this old favorite.
Candy corn ice cream is a creamy treat that tastes just like the original – and requires only 3 ingredients to make!
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Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy cream, divided
- 16 oz. candy corn
- 1 cup whole milk
Just three ingredients are needed here! The candy corn is dissolved to flavor the ice cream base, so I suggest using a good-quality candy. Candy pumpkins don’t work as well for this simply because they don’t dissolve as well, so stick with the classic corn!
Directions
- In a saucepan, stir together 1 cup heavy cream and the candy corn. Heat over medium until the candy corn begin to melt.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- When cool, stir in the remaining heavy cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
- When ready to freeze, strain any remaining solids from the liquid.
- Freeze according to your ice cream maker’s directions.
This is one where you can’t rush the process – if you don’t give the candy corn enough time to dissolve, the ice cream won’t be as flavorful. Mine was well dissolved after 24 hours.
Make sure you don’t skip straining your ice cream, even if it seems well-dissolved. Any bits left will keep your ice cream from being nice and smooth.
More Fall Treats
I love fun treats for fall days! Monster Mash Cookies and Halloween Muddy Buddies are two awesome options for Halloween parties and trick-or-treat snacks. Need a drink for the party? Shrunken Head Punch is perfect!
For other fall desserts, Apple Pie Pizza is one of our favorites. Want another fall ice cream? No-Churn Caramel Apple Pie Ice Cream is a fun one that requires no special equipment.
Sweet Potato Pecan Quick Bread is another great recipe – and fall’s answer to banana bread!
Recipe
Candy Corn Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2 cup heavy cream, divided
- 16 oz. candy corn
- 1 cup whole milk
Instructions
- In a saucepan, stir together 1 cup heavy cream and the candy corn. Heat over medium until the candy corn begin to melt.
- Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- When cool, stir in the remaining heavy cream and milk. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
- When ready to freeze, strain any remaining solids from the liquid.
- Freeze according to your ice cream maker's directions.
Notes
Adapted from Sweet Recipeas
