How to Make Cold Stone Lucky Charms Ice Cream at Home — The Seasonal Flavor You Can Make Year-Round
Cold Stone Creamery's returning Lucky Charms collaboration — vanilla ice cream mixed with Lucky Charms marshmallows, rainbow sprinkles, and marshmallow sauce. A seasonal St. Patrick's Day favorite just brought back for 2026.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream 2 cups
- Lucky Charms cereal marshmallows 1 cup
- Rainbow sprinkles 3 tbsp
- Mini marshmallows 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
- Marshmallow sauce 4 tbsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates
49 g
54%
Protein
5 g
6%
Fat
15 g
40%
Cooking steps
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1
Slightly soften 2 cups of vanilla ice cream by letting it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes so it's easy to mix.
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2
In a large bowl, fold in 1 cup Lucky Charms marshmallows and 1 cup mini marshmallows, creating colorful, chunky swirls.
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3
Drizzle 4 tbsp of marshmallow sauce evenly over the mixture and add 3 tbsp rainbow sprinkles. Give it a gentle mix—don't overmix to keep bright color pockets.
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4
Transfer the mixture into a loaf pan, swirling extra marshmallow sauce on top. This layered look gives the viral, camera-ready Cold Stone effect.
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5
Freeze for at least 30 minutes to set, then scoop into clear bowls so all the rainbow colors and marshmallow bits are visible—the visual magic is what made this TikTok-famous!
Personalized Q&A
Q. Is this the same recipe from TikTok?
Yes, this version captures the viral essence by blending vanilla ice cream with Lucky Charms marshmallows, rainbow sprinkles, and marshmallow sauce—just like the Cold Stone and TikTok favorite, including the signature swirl and visual.
Q. Is this recipe actually easy to make?
Absolutely! With only five simple steps—mixing, folding, drizzling, swirling, and freezing—there’s no churning or specialized equipment required. Even a beginner can recreate this viral treat in about 15 minutes.
Q. Can I customize this recipe?
Definitely! Try using different ice cream flavors, swapping in chocolate or caramel sauce instead of marshmallow, or adding extra cereal toppings. You can adjust the mix-ins to your favorite St. Patrick's Day candies, too.
Q. Is this recipe healthy?
It's a fun dessert, not a health food—each serving is about 360 kcal, with 49g carbs, 15g fat, and 5g protein. It's high in sweetness and best enjoyed as a treat in moderation.
Q. Why did this recipe go viral?
The bright rainbows of Lucky Charms, melty ice cream, and gooey marshmallow sauce create a TikTok-ready look. Its nostalgic flavors, simple no-bake method, and fun St. Patrick's twist make it totally shareable and craveable.
