Ice Cream in a Ziplock Bag
Experience the magic of homemade frozen treats with this delightfully simple recipe for Ice Cream in a Ziplock Bag! In just 10 minutes, you can whip up creamy, customizable ice cream using pantry staples like heavy cream, whole milk, vanilla extract, and sugar—no special equipment required. By harnessing the science of a salt-and-ice mixture, this interactive recipe transforms an ordinary quart-sized Ziplock bag into your personal ice cream maker. Perfect for kids and adults alike, it’s a fun, hands-on way to indulge in a sweet, frosty treat. Serve your freshly churned ice cream as is, or elevate it with your favorite toppings for a truly personalized dessert experience. Great for summer days or any time you crave a DIY dessert adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Salt
- 4 cups Ice cubes
- 1 piece Gallon-sized Ziplock bag
- 1 piece Quart-sized Ziplock bag
Instructions
In a quart-sized Ziplock bag, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
Seal the quart-sized bag tightly, ensuring there is no air inside the bag.
In the gallon-sized Ziplock bag, add the ice cubes and salt.
Place the sealed quart-sized bag into the larger gallon-sized bag with the ice and salt mixture.
Seal the gallon-sized bag tightly.
Shake the bags vigorously for 5-8 minutes, ensuring the smaller bag is fully surrounded by the ice and salt. Wear gloves or wrap the bag in a towel to prevent your hands from getting too cold.
After shaking, open the gallon-sized bag and remove the smaller bag carefully. Wipe off any salt from the outside of the smaller bag before opening it.
Scoop out the freshly made ice cream and serve immediately. Optional: Add toppings like sprinkles, chocolate sauce, or fruits as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
580 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.4 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.4 g | 127% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 133 mg | 44% | |
| Sodium | 23187 mg | 1008% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.7 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 3.2 g | 6% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 162 mg | 3% | |
*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.
