Ice Cream in a Bag
Discover the joy of making homemade *Ice Cream in a Bag*—a fun, hands-on recipe perfect for kids and adults alike! With just a handful of simple ingredients like heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, this no-cook frozen treat comes together in minutes using an ingenious method: shaking a sealed bag of ice cream mixture inside another bag filled with ice and coarse salt. The magic? Salt lowers the temperature of the ice, freezing the creamy mixture into a luscious dessert right before your eyes. Best of all, it requires no special equipment—just some sturdy resealable plastic bags. Whether you're hosting a family activity or craving a quick summer indulgence, this interactive recipe delivers creamy, customizable ice cream in under 10 minutes. Serve it straight from the bag or scoop into bowls for a delicious DIY treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 0.5 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 0.5 cup Coarse salt (rock salt or kosher salt)
- 1 Small resealable plastic bag
- 1 Large resealable plastic bag
Directions
Step 1
In the small resealable plastic bag, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Seal the bag tightly, ensuring there is no air left inside.
Step 2
In the large resealable plastic bag, add the ice cubes and coarse salt. Shake the bag gently to mix the salt and ice.
Step 3
Place the small bag with the ice cream mixture into the larger bag filled with ice and salt. Seal the large bag tightly.
Step 4
Shake the bags vigorously for about 5-7 minutes, or until the ice cream mixture thickens and reaches your desired consistency. Be careful as the bag will get very cold—wrap it in a towel or use oven mitts for ease and comfort.
Step 5
Once thickened, carefully remove the small bag from the large bag. Wipe the small bag clean of any salt or moisture to avoid contamination.
Step 6
Scoop the ice cream into bowls or eat directly from the bag using a spoon. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1495.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1076.9 |
| Total Fat 83.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 50.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 254.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 46268.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 56.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 56.4g | |
| Protein 4.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 53.7IU | 0% |
| Calcium 150.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 192mg | 0% |
Source of Calories