This No-Churn Pink & White Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream is a creamy, colorful, no-churn summer dessert loaded with nostalgic Mother’s Frosted Animal Cookies and pretty pink swirls.
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No-Churn Pink & White Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream
If you grew up loving those pink and white frosted animal cookies, this ice cream is going to feel like pure childhood happiness in a scoop. This No-Churn Pink & White Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream is sweet, creamy, colorful, and packed with cookie pieces in every bite.
The best part? You do not need an ice cream machine. This easy no-churn ice cream starts with heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla, then gets layered with a soft pink swirl and crushed Mother’s Frosted Animal Cookies.
I’ve been making no-churn ice cream recipes for years, and they’re my absolute favorite frozen treat to make and customize! If you can think of any more fun ice cream flavor combos, leave me a comment and let me know!
These no churn ice creams are so fun to make with kids too because they can help pick the flavors and colors, plus it’s safe for little hands because there is no heat or cooking involved.
It is the kind of fun summer dessert that is perfect for birthdays, sleepovers, movie nights, pool days, or anytime you want something a little extra cute sitting in the freezer.
Why You’ll Love This Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream
- No ice cream machine needed.
- Made with simple ingredients.
- Pretty pink and white swirls make it perfect for spring or summer.
- Loaded with nostalgic Mother’s Original Circus Animal Cookies
- Great for birthday parties, family nights, and summer desserts.
- Easy to make ahead and freeze overnight.
What are Mother’s Original Circus Animal Cookies?
Mother’s Original Circus Animal Cookies is a brand of cookies, and they’re Frosted Vanilla Shortbread Cookies shaped like Animals with rainbow sprinkles.
Some people also call these Circus Animal Cookies or frosted animal crackers.
Quick Glance Ingredients
- Heavy whipping cream
- Vanilla extract
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Pink food coloring
- Mother’s Frosted Animal Cookies / Frosted Animal Crackers
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- A few drops pink food coloring
- 12 Mother’s Frosted Animal Cookies, crushed
- Extra Mother’s Frosted Animal Cookies for topping
How to Make No Churn Circus Animal Ice Cream
- Whip the Cream
Using an electric mixer, whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract for a few minutes on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Add the Sweetened Condensed Milk
Add the sweetened condensed milk to the whipped cream and whisk until combined.
- Make the Pink Swirl
Remove 1 cup of the ice cream base and place it into another bowl. Add a few drops of pink food coloring and mix until combined.
- Layer the Ice Cream
Add some of the white ice cream base to a metal loaf pan. Drizzle some of the pink ice cream base over the white base.
- Add the Cookies
Crush the frosted animal cookies and sprinkle them over the ice cream base. Use a knife to gently swirl the colors and cookies together.
- Repeat and Freeze
Repeat the layers until the loaf pan is full. Top with extra whole frosted animal cookies / animal crackers and freeze for several hours or overnight.
Angie’s Kitchen Notes
- Only use a few drops of pink food coloring. Too much pink or red food coloring can make the ice cream taste bitter.
- Do not overmix the pink and white layers.
- Leave some larger cookie chunks for texture.
- Let the ice cream soften a few minutes before scooping.
- Whole cookies on top make this recipe extra cute for photos.
- I like to cover my ice cream with clear plastic wrap before I put it into the freezer.
Storage
Store covered in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Any frosted animal cookies will work for this recipe. Mother’s Circus Animal Cookies are classic, but store brands work great too.
Nope! This is a completely no-churn ice cream recipe, so no ice cream machine is needed.
For best results, freeze the ice cream for at least 6 hours or overnight before scooping.
Absolutely! Extra crushed frosted animal cookies on top make this ice cream even prettier and add extra crunch.
Store the ice cream in an airtight freezer-safe container with the lid tightly closed to help prevent freezer burn.
This ice cream is best enjoyed within 1 to 2 weeks for the best texture and flavor.
Yes! Pink, white, or rainbow sprinkles would be adorable mixed into this ice cream.
Ice crystals can form if the container is not sealed tightly or if the ice cream freezes for too long uncovered. Keeping it tightly covered helps maintain a creamy texture.
Yes! This recipe is perfect for making ahead for birthdays, summer parties, or weekend desserts since it needs several hours to freeze anyway.
No-Churn Pink & White Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream
No-Churn Pink & White Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream
This No-Churn Pink & White Frosted Animal Cookie Ice Cream is a creamy, colorful, no-churn summer dessert loaded with nostalgic Mother’s Frosted Animal Cookies and pretty pink swirls.
Ingredients
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- A few drops pink food coloring
- 12 Mother’s Frosted Animal Cookies, crushed
- Extra cookies for topping
Instructions
Whip heavy cream and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
Add sweetened condensed milk and whisk until combined.
Remove 1 cup of ice cream base and tint pink.
Layer white ice cream base into loaf pan.
Drizzle pink ice cream base over white base.
Add crushed cookies and gently swirl.
Repeat layers until full.
Top with extra cookies.
Freeze overnight.
More No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes:
- No-Churn Banana Nutella Swirl Ice Cream
- No-Churn Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- No Churn Cotton Candy Ice Cream
- Cookie Monster Ice Cream
- Butter Pecan Ice Cream
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