Kid Friendly Activity Ice Cream in a Baggie
Transform your kitchen into a fun-filled science experiment with this "Kid Friendly Activity Ice Cream in a Baggie"! Perfect for little hands and curious minds, this no-churn ice cream recipe combines playtime and dessert-making into a delightful 10-minute activity. Using simple ingredients like heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla, this recipe teaches kids how to create their very own creamy treat by shaking a bag of ice and salt to freeze the mixture. With no special equipment needed—just resealable bags—this recipe is mess-free, quick to prepare, and results in a single serving of smooth, homemade ice cream. Ideal for family gatherings, rainy day projects, or summer fun, this engaging recipe ends with a sweet reward that can be topped with sprinkles, chocolate syrup, or fruit for a personalized touch. Treat your kids to the magic of science and cooking with this hands-on, edible adventure!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cups Heavy cream
- 0.5 cups Whole milk
- 2 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 3 cups Ice
- 0.25 cups Kosher salt
- 1 piece Quart-sized resealable plastic bag
- 1 piece Gallon-sized resealable plastic bag
Instructions
1. In the quart-sized resealable plastic bag, combine heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Seal the bag tightly and remove as much air as possible to avoid leaks.
2. Place the quart-sized bag into the gallon-sized bag. Add the ice and kosher salt to the gallon bag, ensuring that the smaller bag is nestled in the middle of the ice.
3. Seal the gallon-sized bag tightly and again try to remove excess air.
4. Shake the bag vigorously for 7-10 minutes. If the bag becomes too cold to handle, wrap it in a dish towel or wear oven mitts for insulation.
5. Check the consistency of the ice cream. If it’s thickened to your liking, remove the quart-sized bag from the gallon bag. Rinse the quart-sized bag with cold water to remove any salt before opening it.
6. Serve the ice cream directly from the bag with a spoon, or transfer it to a bowl or cone. Add your favorite toppings if desired!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
582 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.9 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.3 g | 132% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 135 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 26931 mg | 1171% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.2 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.4 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.
