These Individual Mermaid Ice Cream Treats are super easy to make. Get the kids involved in making them and serve for a summer treat after playing outside or at a sleepover.
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So, this is my first venture into mermaid anything. I know it’s been a popular trend for quite a while now but, since I have boys, it’s a trend I’ve not ever needed, to make anything girlie. That’s not to say I don’t like mermaids or girlie things. My boys once insisted I have a princess candle for my birthday.
Everything I used for this cute treat, the cupcake liners, mermaid tails using candy melts, candy decorations and disposable decorating bags, is in the Wilton DIY-Lish Mermaid Cupcake Decorating Kit. There really are no special techniques to make these mermaid treats that are sure to bring smiles. There are a few reasons these are so perfect for summer parties. First, they are no bake so no worries about heating up the house. Second, kids can get in on the fun of decorating. Serve them after a playdate, a day in the pool or for a summer sleepover. They would also be cute for a baby shower, just make all the tails pink.
If you’re having a mermaid birthday party for your daughter, these individual mermaid ice cream treats would be a fun, and unexpected, addition. I’m sure the girls attending would go crazy, not to mention they are pretty impressive. No one needs to know how easy they are.
I used store-bought ice cream in the interest of time and convenience butut if you like to make homemade ice cream, it probably tastes much better than store-bought.
Of course, you can use other flavors, including my nutty cookies and cream ice cream. Leave out the nuts if there are allergy concerns.
Tips for Making the Mermaid Tails:
- Make more than you think you’ll need. Some may break when you remove them from the mold.
- Melt the candy melts in a disposable Wilton decorating bag in the microwave. Knead with your hand to melt the last bits.
- Pipe into the mermaid tail mold. Using a toothpick fill in the mold with the candy melts.
- GENTLY tap the mold on the counter to release air bubbles.
- Make the mermaid tails in advance and store them in an airtight container. I made them a week before I made the ice cream cups.
Tips for Making Mermaid Swirl Whipped Cream:
- Chill the bowl, stainless steel is best, and beaters before whipping the heavy cream. Why? Well, it’s a bit scientific to get into here but, in a nutshell, it whips better and will stay set longer.
- Use Dixie Crystals powdered sugar to sweeten the whipped cream. Granulated sugar can result in a grainy texture since it won’t melt. Do this to taste. Using powdered sugar also stabilizes it better.
- Add the powdered sugar as you begin to beat the cream.
- Tint the cream as you begin to whip the cream so the color is evenly distributed. Otherwise, you may have streaks.
- A hand mixer or stand mixer works best but it’s not impossible to whip cream by hand, just tiring.
- Don’t overbeat the cream. You will end up with butter. Very pretty, colored butter.
Although these treats require advance planning it's worth it for how festive they are. It's good to have extra mermaid tails in the event any break. Store extras in airtight container. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.
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Liz @ Books n' Cooks
Thursday 25th of July 2019
These are so adorable, and so much fun! My daughter would love not just the mermaid candy topping but the mermaid ice cream too!
Christie
Sunday 21st of July 2019
Those tails look so cute and I love that trick with the buttercream and the two colors is awesome! They sounds perfectly delicious!
Jaida ~ Sweet Beginnings
Wednesday 17th of July 2019
I love the idea of ice cream cups for a birthday party! We are doing unicorns for my daughter's 3rd birthday this year, but I think mermaids might be the plan for next year, with these yummy ice cream cups for dessert!
April Tuell
Monday 15th of July 2019
These are adorable, and would be perfect for a little girls party. I can't wait to try your tip on swirling with multiple bags either!
Cindy Kerschner
Sunday 14th of July 2019
I love your tips on swirling with multiple bags! Genius!