Description
This delicious Mountain Dew Ice Cream is a refreshing no-churn dessert that combines the citrusy fizz of Mountain Dew with a creamy, fluffy texture. Made without an ice cream maker, it uses whipped heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk for a smooth, rich treat perfect for quick and easy summer enjoyment.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Mountain Dew soda (chilled)
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional
- 1 tbsp gelatin (dissolved as per package instructions)
Instructions
- Whip the Cream: Chill your mixing bowl and beaters for best results, then whip 2 cups of cold heavy whipping cream until soft peaks form. This step creates the airy texture essential for light, creamy ice cream.
- Mix Condensed Milk and Flavorings: In a separate bowl, combine 1 can of sweetened condensed milk with 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. If using gelatin for a firmer texture, dissolve 1 tablespoon according to package instructions and stir it in now.
- Incorporate Mountain Dew: Slowly pour 2 cups of chilled Mountain Dew soda into the condensed milk mixture, stirring gently to retain as much carbonation as possible, which adds a light and bubbly mouthfeel to the ice cream.
- Fold in the Whipped Cream: Carefully fold the whipped cream into the Mountain Dew and condensed milk mixture until completely combined, keeping the mixture light and airy by preserving the whipped cream’s airiness.
- Freeze and Set: Transfer the mixture into a freezer-safe container, cover tightly, and freeze for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight until firm enough to scoop and serve.
Notes
- Chilling the mixing bowl and beaters before whipping heavy cream helps achieve better volume and stiffness.
- Folding the whipped cream gently is critical to keep the mixture airy and fluffy.
- Using gelatin is optional but recommended if you want a firmer ice cream texture that holds its shape better.
- Keep the Mountain Dew soda as cold as possible to maintain carbonation during mixing for a lighter texture.
- For best texture, avoid over-mixing after folding in the whipped cream.
