Brandi Milloy is the host of Real Simple's "Simply" video series, where she shares clever tips and tricks for how to live a simpler life, so you can spend more time and energy doing the things you love and that bring you joy. She also shares easy and delicious recipes, decor ideas, DIY projects, organizational hacks, and more.
Brandi Milloy is a journalist, TV host, and producer, with a focus on food and lifestyle. She is a self-taught at-home cook specializing in easy and delicious recipes, and has appeared on television as a cooking competition judge, food trend expert, DIY decor contributor, and more. For several years she was the host of POPSUGAR's Eat the Trend where she recreated food trends at home using easy and accessible recipes. Brandi's work has been featured on Food Network, Cooking Channel, People Magazine, E!, and more. Small Scale Candy Making Equipment
Brandi graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in English and Journalism in 2006.
You know what I'm talking about: those sweet, creamy little swirls of ice cream clustered together in a small cup, covered in colorful toppings. Rolled ice cream is a frozen dessert that originated in Thailand, often referred to as 'Thai rolled ice cream' or 'stir-fried ice cream.' Many will recognize the creamy concoction as the treat that floods their Instagram feed every summer. If you thought you could only buy rolled ice cream from the pros, we have good news: it's easy to make your own version from scratch, and believe it or not, you only need two ingredients—plus the mix-ins of your choosing.
Brandi Milloy's tip: If you don't have room in your freezer to store a handful of trays, try this hack for turning your kitchen into a rolled ice cream shop. Purchase Dry ice pellets, which are essentially crushed dry ice, available at most grocery stores—just be sure to call ahead. Using temperature-safe gloves and extreme caution, pour the dry ice into a baking sheet, filling the pan. Then place your rolled ice cream tray on top. The dry ice will keep your entire tray cold, making rolling the ice cream much easier. If the dry ice causes your ice cream to harden too much, take the tray off the dry ice and try again. It takes practice and rhythm, but once you get the hang of it, you'll be a pro at making rolled ice cream at home.
1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
Optional mix-ins: Chopped nuts, Oreos, cocoa powder, strawberry jam, sprinkles, caramel, cookie dough
Optional toppings: Gummy bears, mochi, fresh fruit, sprinkles, cake chunks, chocolate chips, pretzels
Whisk heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, and salt together in a bowl.
Pour your ice cream base onto a metal sheet pan or rimmed baking sheet. Make sure it’s less than ¼ inch thick; 1/8 inch is ideal. It should just cover the bottom of the pan.
If you’d like to add a mix-in, sprinkle it onto the sheet pan and use a silicone spatula to carefully distribute it evenly throughout the ice cream base.
Place the sheet pan in the freezer until completely frozen, at least 4 hours.
Once your ice cream has frozen solid, remove the sheet pan from the freezer. Position the sheet pan with a longer side towards you. Use a flat, sharp-edged metal spatula or paint scraper to carefully cut the ice cream into 3-inch wide strips. Next, use your spatula to scrape up then gently push each strip (at a 45° angle) into a tight tube, working quickly from top to bottom. If the roll needs help forming at the base of the pan, you can use a butter knife to form the sheet into a rolled shape. Use tongs to transfer the finished roll to your serving dish (chilled bowls with straight sides or ramekins work best). Repeat with remaining frozen ice cream on the sheet pan.
Finish with any toppings you desire.
Small Lollipop Making Machine For best results, freeze your ice cream bowl and rollers at least 1 hour in advance of rolling to help keep your ice cream from melting as you roll.