How To Make Ice Cream In A Bag No Cooking No Ice Cream Machine Recipe

Make creamy, delicious ice cream without an ice cream maker or any cooking! This super fun activity is perfect for kids' birthday parties, summer camps, or a family gathering. Get ready for squeals of delight as you all work together to create a cool treat. Customize your ice cream with your favorite mix-ins like cookies, chocolate chips, or fresh fruit! This simple recipe uses readily available ingredients and requires only 35 minutes of hands-on time (mostly 'squishing'!). Use fat-free milk or half-and-half for a lighter version.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 447.1 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

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How to Make How To Make Ice Cream In A Bag No Cooking No Ice Cream Machine

  1. In a medium-sized, resealable freezer bag, combine 1 cup whole milk (or fat-free milk/half-and-half), ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and your choice of mix-ins (optional). Seal the bag tightly, ensuring no leaks.
  2. Place the sealed bag inside a larger, resealable freezer bag.
  3. Add 2 cups of ice and ½ cup of rock salt to the larger bag. Seal it tightly.
  4. Gently shake the outer bag to distribute the ice and salt.
  5. Now for the fun part! Squish, shake, and roll the outer bag vigorously for 25-30 minutes. The more you squish and shake, the creamier your ice cream will be!
  6. Open the outer bag and remove the inner bag. If you added mix-ins after freezing, do so now. Work quickly, or the ice cream may melt!
  7. Open the inner bag carefully and enjoy your homemade ice cream immediately!
  8. For extra smooth ice cream, let it sit for a few minutes after removing from the bags to soften slightly before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3146 g

Sugar

68g

Fat

120g

Carbs

7g

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