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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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In the large resealable plastic bag, add the ice cubes and coarse salt. Shake the bag gently to mix the salt and ice.
Place the small bag with the ice cream mixture into the larger bag filled with ice and salt. Seal the large bag tightly.
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.
Once thickened, carefully remove the small bag from the large bag. Wipe the small bag clean of any salt or moisture to avoid contamination.
Scoop the ice cream into bowls or eat directly from the bag using a spoon. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1077 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.9 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.3 g | 251% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 255 mg | 85% | |
| Sodium | 46269 mg | 2012% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.2 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 56.4 g | ||
| Protein | 4.0 g | 8% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 151 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 192 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
