Ice Cream in a Baggie
Craving homemade ice cream but don’t have a machine? This fun and foolproof recipe for *Ice Cream in a Baggie* is the perfect solution! In just 10 minutes, you can create smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream using simple ingredients like heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract—and no churning required. The magic happens by shaking a small bag of the ice cream mixture inside a larger bag filled with ice and salt, which quickly freezes the contents. Perfect for kids and adults alike, this hands-on treat is ideal for summer afternoons, science experiments, or spontaneous dessert cravings. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a truly personal scoop of happiness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream or whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 1 half cup Salt (rock salt or coarse salt preferred)
- 1 piece Zipper-type sandwich bag (quart-sized)
- 1 piece Zipper-type freezer bag (gallon-sized)
Instructions
In the quart-sized sandwich bag, combine the heavy cream (or whole milk), granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Seal the bag tightly, ensuring there is minimal air inside.
Fill the gallon-sized freezer bag halfway with ice cubes (approximately 4 cups). Add the rock salt or coarse salt to the ice.
Place the sealed quart-sized sandwich bag inside the gallon-sized freezer bag. Seal the larger bag securely, ensuring it is completely closed.
Shake the larger bag vigorously for 5-7 minutes. Use a towel or gloves to protect your hands, as the bag will become very cold during the process.
After shaking, carefully open the gallon-sized bag and remove the smaller bag. Rinse the outside of the smaller bag with cold water to remove any salt.
Open the smaller bag and scoop out the ice cream into a bowl or enjoy straight from the bag with a spoon!
Optional: Top with your favorite toppings like chocolate chips, sprinkles, or fruit before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
107 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 92286 mg | 4012% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25.5 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.5 g | ||
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1 mg | 0% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 9 mg | 0% | |
*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.
