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    Home » Desserts » Starburst Ice Cream

    May 27, 2022 · Modified: May 27, 2022 by Sues · This post may contain affiliate links, uses cookies, and generates income via ads · View privacy policy + disclosure statement linked in footer · Leave a Comment

    Starburst Ice Cream

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    This pretty pink ice cream tastes exactly like Starburst candies! Starburst Ice Cream is easy to make with just a few ingredients and if you use the FaveREDs packs, it will have the most lovely hue!

    Head-on view of a bowl of pink Starburst ice cream with wrapped pink and red Starburst all around and recipe title at top.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe
    • 🗒 Ingredients
    • 🍦 How to make Starburst Ice Cream
    • 🌈 Can I use any color Starburst?
    • 🍬 How many Starburst do I need?
    • 🍨 More fun ice cream flavors
    • 📖 Recipe

    I love when I have a vision for a recipe and it works out just perfectly the first time. Oftentimes, it's when we keep things simple that we get the best results.

    And not only is this Starburst Ice Cream simple, but it comes out tasting perfectly like Starburst candies. And it's so amazingly creamy. And the color is just gorgeous, too.

    Yes, you can buy Starburst ice cream bars and Starburst jelly bean ice cream in stores... But once you see how easy this recipe is, you're going to want to make your own delicious, preservative-free version at home.

    If you're a fan of the sweet candies, you're going to need to try this ice cream immediately!

    ❤️ Why you'll love this recipe

    If you love Starbursts, you will love this Starburst Ice Cream! You can use your favorite color Starburst to make it, but I used the FaveREDs packs to ensure it would be a pretty color (if you mix ALL the colors, it will probably be delicious, but you may end up getting a brown colored dessert).

    Though you do need an ice cream maker, this frozen dessert is egg-free and super easy to make. It mostly just requires time and patience waiting for it to chill!

    This ice cream is perfect for both kids and adults. Candy lovers unite!

    🗒 Ingredients

    The ingredients for this ice cream are super simple. Note that it's an egg-free ice cream and doesn't require any cooking. Here's everything you need (see recipe card below for ingredient amounts and full instructions):

    • Heavy cream
    • Whole milk
    • Granulated sugar
    • Salt
    • Starburst candies ( recommend the FaveREDs mix)

    🍦 How to make Starburst Ice Cream

    This isn't a custard-based ice cream, so there's no cooking eggs or even using any heat at all!

    The hardest part is waiting for the mixture to chill. OK, and unwrapping all those candies!

    I use all the FaveREDs flavors, which include watermelon, cherry, strawberry, and fruit punch. You'll need about 32 candies, give or take (it's OK if you have slightly less or more!).

    Red and pink Starbursts unwrapped in a bowl.

    To start, in a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt until combined.

    Cream and milk base in bowl.

    Stir in the Starburst candies of your choice. I mixed all the colors from the Starburst FaveREDs packs and it came out to be this pretty shade.

    Now, cover the bowl and let mixture chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours, stirring on occasion.

    You want the candies to really infuse into the milk!

    Pink cream and milk base in bowl.

    Strain any remaining Starburst candies out of mixture (most will completely disintegrate into the milk) and pour strained milk mixture into ice cream maker.

    Starburst milk mixture poured into ice cream maker bowl.

    Process according to manufacturer's directions, likely running for about 20 minutes.

    Pink Starburst ice cream processing in KitchenAid ice cream maker.

    Transfer ice cream to containers and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving. The ice cream will be pretty soft when you first transfer it, but it should harden after chilling.

    Note that it's still a fairly soft ice cream since it's not custard-based and there are no eggs in it.

    If you're looking for some good ice cream containers, I love these ones from Tovolo.

    Soft Starburst ice cream in quart container.

    Serve in little dishes and dig in.

    I was tempted to top with additional Starburst, but then I took a bite. This Starburst ice cream is SO creamy and smooth and tastes exactly like the candy. Just like when you pick all the pink and red Starbursts out of the mix.

    Which, let's be honest, I do often. That's why the FaveREDs packs are so amazing!

    Pink Starburst ice cream in bowl with red and pink Starbursts all around.

    With this ice cream, you get ALL the Starbucks flavor and none of the chewy candy stuck in your teeth!

    I'm so happy with how this Starburst ice cream turned out and I think it's going to delight any Starburst fans!

    Sure, you can buy the sorbet ice cream bars or the jelly bean ice cream... But homemade is SO much better. Especially when it's this easy.

    🌈 Can I use any color Starburst?

    Yes, you can! Though I'm not sure I'd recommend mixing ALL of them. The reds and pinks all combine to create a pretty shade of pink. And orange and yellow would combine to create a pretty sunshine color.

    If you have a favorite flavor, you can even just stick to one color.

    🍬 How many Starburst do I need?

    This ice cream recipe calls for one cup of Starburst, which equates to about 32 individual candies. If you're using packs of Starburst, you'll need 2 ½ packs.

    It might be a bit of a pain to unwrap the candy, but it's so worth it for this dessert!

    Landscape view of pink Starburst ice cream in bowl with scoop of ice cream, rose gold spoon, and wrapped Starbursts in background.

    🍨 More fun ice cream flavors

    I absolutely love making fun and unique ice cream flavors, especially with candy and cereal! Here are my favorite fun homemade ice cream flavors:

    • Jelly Bean Ice Cream
    • Mounds Bar ice Cream
    • Lucky Charms Ice Cream
    • Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream
    • Cadbury Cream Egg Ice Cream
    • Red Velvet Cookie Dough Ice Cream
    • Cinnamon Roll Ice Cream
    • Mint Oreo Ice Cream
    • Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
    • Sweet Potato Ice Cream
    • Baileys Ice Cream
    • Cotton Candy Ice Cream (from Desserts on a Dime)

    There are so many more candies I want to turn into ice creams!

    Head-on view of a bowl of pink Starburst ice cream with wrapped pink and red Starburst all around.

    This is really an "any time" ice cream, but it's especially perfect for candy-themed birthday parties or Valentine's Day celebrations.

    What's your favorite color Starburst?

    📖 Recipe

    Closeup view of pink Starburst ice cream in a bowl with Starburst all around.

    Starburst Ice Cream

    This pretty pink ice cream tastes exactly like Starburst candies! Starburst Ice Cream is easy to make with just a few ingredients and if you use the FaveREDs packs, it will have the most lovely hue!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Candy Desserts, egg-free ice cream, Homemade Ice Cream, Starburst Recipes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Chill Time: 8 hours
    Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
    Makes: 1 ¼ quart
    Author: Sues

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups heavy cream
    • 1 ½ cups whole milk
    • ¾ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ tsp salt
    • 1 cup Starburst (about 32 candies) (I recommend the FaveREDs mix)

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, milk, sugar, and salt until combined.
    • Stir in Starburst candies of your choice. I use all pink and red for a pretty pink ice cream.
    • Cover bowl and let mixture chill in fridge for at least 4 hours, stirring on occasion.
    • Strain any remaining Starburst candies out of mixture (most will be disintegrated) and pour strained milk mixture into ice cream maker. Process according to manufacturer's directions, likely running for about 20 minutes.
    • Transfer ice cream to containers and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.

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