Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream

Love the idea of using your favorite cereals to make sweet treats? This Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream is one of the best! Every bite is creamy and packed with that fruity cereal flavor.

If you have a sweet tooth like me, be sure to check out my Cookie Monster Ice Cream too. Always a good choice, always!

Fruity Pebbles has always been one of those cereals that's hard to resist, which got me thinking about turning it into ice cream. I mean, why not? The cereal gets steeped right in the milk, so that fruity flavor makes its way into the entire ice cream base.

I also love that using an ice cream machine gives this recipe the perfect creamy texture. You only need a handful of simple ingredients, and it's a fun change from more traditional ice cream flavors. If you're a Fruity Pebbles fan, you have to make this!

Ingredients

• Fruity Pebbles - I usually grab a regular box of classic Fruity Pebbles, but a generic fruity crisp rice cereal works too.
• Whole Milk - I recommend whole milk rather than skim or low-fat milk. The extra fat helps give homemade ice cream a creamier texture.
• Heavy Cream - Adds richness and helps create that creamy ice cream base.
• Egg Yolks - Give the ice cream a richer flavor and texture.
• Sugar - I use less sugar in this recipe than in some of my other ice creams because the cereal adds plenty of sweetness on its own.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream 

Step One: Add the milk to a small saucepan and warm it on the stove just until it begins to simmer. Turn off the heat, add the Fruity Pebbles, and let the cereal steep in the warm milk for 10 minutes.

Step Two: Pour the cereal milk through a fine mesh sieve. Press gently to get out as much liquid as possible, then discard the soggy cereal. It's done its job!

Step Three: Add the cereal milk and remaining ice cream ingredients to a blender. Blend until smooth.

Step Four: Refrigerate the mixture for about 2 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. You don't want to put a warm ice cream base into your ice cream maker.

Step Five: Pour the chilled mixture into your ice cream machine and churn according to the manufacturer's directions.

You can serve the Fruity Pebbles ice cream immediately for a soft-serve texture or transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze until firm enough to scoop. Sometimes I just use a loaf pan and cover it well with plastic wrap.

How to Make Fruity Pebbles Cereal Milk

The cereal milk is what gives this ice cream so much flavor. Rather than just stirring cereal into vanilla ice cream, the Fruity Pebbles are steeped in warm milk first.

After 10 minutes, the milk has picked up plenty of that fruity flavor and color. Strain out the cereal before making the ice cream base. Don't be tempted to leave the soaked cereal in—the texture gets pretty mushy.

Save some fresh Fruity Pebbles for sprinkling on top instead. That's where you want the crunch!

Variations 

• Other Cereals - The fun thing about cereal milk ice cream is that you can try this recipe with all kinds of cereal. Cocoa Pebbles, Froot Loops, Cap'n Crunch, or another favorite sweet cereal would be fun. I use Lucky Charms in my Lucky Charms Cookie Recipe, and I'm sure they'd be delicious here too.
• Ice Cream Sandwiches - Scoop the finished ice cream between my Fruity Pebbles Cookies to make Fruity Pebbles ice cream sandwiches.
• Toppings - Drizzle strawberry sauce or melted white chocolate over the top, or just add more Fruity Pebbles. I recommend using fresh cereal as a garnish rather than mixing it into the ice cream because it will soften as it sits.

Storage

Transfer the finished ice cream to a freezer-safe airtight container and keep it in the freezer. Pressing plastic wrap directly against the surface before adding the lid can also help protect the ice cream from air and ice crystals.

Homemade ice cream will freeze harder than many store-bought varieties. If it's too firm to scoop straight from the freezer, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes first.

Common Questions 

What does Fruity Pebbles ice cream taste like?

It really does taste like Fruity Pebbles! Steeping the cereal in the milk gives the entire ice cream base that sweet, fruity cereal flavor instead of only getting it from pieces mixed into the ice cream.

Can I mix Fruity Pebbles into the ice cream?

You can, but they won't stay crunchy for long. I prefer to sprinkle fresh Fruity Pebbles over each serving so you get that crispy cereal texture along with the creamy ice cream.

Can I use another cereal?

Absolutely. That's part of the fun of this recipe. Try the same method with Cocoa Pebbles, Froot Loops, Cap'n Crunch, or another favorite cereal.

What are the best toppings for cereal ice cream?

I really think the best topping for cereal ice cream recipes is more cereal! I love the crunch and those colorful fruity pieces. White chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, or sprinkles would be fun too.

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Originally Published May 12, 2023. Revised and Republished August 13, 2026.