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If you want a showstopper dessert without churning, try this no churn Halloween ice cream that’s layered in festive purple, black, green and orange. It’s rich and creamy from heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk, with a light cake flavor from white cake mix. Simply layer each color in a loaf pan, top with Halloween sprinkles and freeze until firm. It’s colorful, easy to prepare and perfect for spooky gatherings or kid-friendly party treats. Give it a swirl for a fun frozen statement.
This no churn Halloween ice cream is creamy, cake‑flavored and vivid in Halloween colors. It’s quick to make and perfect for spooky season desserts.
More Halloween favorites include vampire’s kiss jello shots, Halloween vial shooters, candy apples, and a Halloween veggie platter.
Why You’ll Love It
No machine needed: Just whip, layer and freeze.
Vibrant colour: Purple, black, green and orange layers bring festive fun.
Cake‑flavoured: White cake mix adds nostalgic flavor without baking.
Kid approved: Bright and sweet, it’s perfect for Halloween parties.
Make ahead friendly: Prep same‑day or ahead and freeze until needed.
No Churn Ice Cream for Halloween Ingredients
A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Heavy cream: Whipped to give the ice cream a light, creamy base.
Sweetened condensed milk: Adds sweetness and helps freeze smoothly.
White cake mix: Gives this ice cream a gentle cake flavor and texture.
Gel food coloring: Use purple, black, neon green and orange for Halloween layering.
Halloween sprinkles: Adds fun texture and spooky decor on top of the ice cream.
How to Make No Churn Halloween Ice Cream
For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card.
Whip base: Combine heavy cream and condensed milk and whip until thick.
Add cake mix: Beat in white cake mix until fully combined.
Divide and colour: Split the mixture into 4 portions and stir in each food colour.
Layer the colours: Alternate pouring coloured portions into a loaf pan.
Add sprinkles: Sprinkle Halloween sprinkles on the top layer.
Freeze: Place in freezer until completely firm.
Substitutions and Variations
Use natural colours: Try beet, matcha or turmeric powders for natural hues.
Cake mix swap: Use vanilla instant pudding or cocoa mix for flavour twist.
Dairy free option: Use coconut whipped cream and vegan condensed milk alternative.
Alternative add‑ins: Swirl in chopped candy or crushed cookies between layers.
Serving Suggestions
With other Halloween snacks: Enjoy leftover candy brownies, Halloween bark, Halloween Rice Krispie treats, candy corn peanut butter cookies, pots de creme and boozy dirt cups.
With drinks or shots: Try apple cider mojitos, a black magic cocktail, eyeball jello shots, or glow in the dark coconut rum shots.
How to Store No Churn Halloween Ice Cream
Freeze: Freeze this ice cream for up to 3 months. Allow to sit at room temperature a few minutes before scooping for easier serving.
Top Tips
Use gel food dye: Gel delivers stronger colours with less impact on texture.
Layer gently: Pour slowly to maintain clean line between colours.
Press sprinkles lightly: Press sprinkles into top layer so they stick before freezing.
Chill the bowl: A cold bowl helps whip the cream faster and more easily.
Halloween Ice Cream FAQs
Yes you can stir in pudding or omit it altogether and still get a creamy result.
Plan for at least 4 hours in the freezer, ideally overnight for best texture.
Yes but gel colouring gives better intensity with less liquid.
No Churn Halloween Ice Cream Recipe
No Churn Halloween Ice Cream
Equipment
- Loaf Pan 5 x 9-Inch
Ingredients
- 2 Cups heavy cream
- 14 Ounces sweetened condensed milk
- ½ Cup white cake mix
- ½ Teaspoon food dye, purple
- ½ Teaspoon food dye, black
- ½ Teaspoon food dye, neon green
- ½ Teaspoon food dye, orange
- ¼ Cup Halloween sprinkles
Instructions
- Combine the heavy cream and sweetened condensed milk in a large bowl and mix for about 2 minutes or until thickened, using a hand mixer.
- Add the cake mix and beat again until combined.
- Separate the milk mixture into 4 equal parts. In each bowl, place one color of the dye and stir until no color streaks remain.
- Alternate pouring portions of the various colors into a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan until all colors are finished.
- Top with the sprinkles.
- Place in the freezer for 4 hours or until set.
Notes
Layer gently: Pour slowly to maintain clean line between colours.
Press sprinkles lightly: Press sprinkles into top layer so they stick before freezing.
Chill the bowl: A cold bowl helps whip the cream faster and more easily.
Nutrition
This no churn Halloween ice cream is an easy, crowd‑pleasing dessert that demands little prep and no ice cream maker. Fully layered in spooky colours and rich with cake flavour, it’s a festive hit for Halloween parties or family dessert time. Make it ahead of time, store in the freezer and serve it when you’re ready for a burst of creamy, colourful fun. You’ll love how simple it is and how well it holds its shape – every scoop is a trick (or a treat!) in itself.
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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.
If I use my mixer, would I use my whisk attachment or beater attachment? I’m thinking this looks great to go with our other Holloween Birthday treats this year!
Hi, I use the whisk attachment but a beater would probably work too. Yes, it is a fun addition to a party spread.
This rainbow ice cream was so easy to make it felt like I was cheating! I love that you can pick out what colors you want to use and you don’t even need an ice cream maker. I don’t make ice cream much but this recipe was so simple (and really tasty) that might change! It’s always a good time to have ice cream, Halloween or any other day of the year, right!
What spooky fun! This is great and so easy to make colorful ice cream. Happy Halloween!
My youngests birthday is Halloween and we always have a party this will be perfect!
I love that we are already talking about Halloween! This looks so fun!
Oh my gosh, how fun! I need to make this for Halloween. It’s perfect!
Ok this is over the top fun! Love all the color!
I’ve never tried to make homemade ice cream and this sounds so yummy and cute
I love all the happy color in this!