Ice Cream In A Bag Recipe

Make creamy, dreamy ice cream in just 15 minutes with this ridiculously easy no-churn recipe! No ice cream maker needed – just a couple of ziploc bags and some elbow grease. Perfect for a hot summer day, this healthy-ish treat is surprisingly delicious and fun for the whole family.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 462.3 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 1.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ice Cream In A Bag

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How to Make Ice Cream In A Bag

  1. In a small resealable freezer bag, combine 1 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Seal the bag tightly, pressing out excess air.
  2. In a larger resealable freezer bag, add 4 cups of ice and 1/4 cup rock salt.
  3. Place the smaller bag (containing the cream mixture) inside the larger bag with the ice and salt.
  4. Seal the large bag tightly. Gently knead and shake the outer bag for approximately 10-15 minutes, or until the ice cream mixture thickens to a soft-serve consistency. You may need to massage the bag periodically to ensure even freezing.
  5. Carefully remove the smaller bag from the larger bag. Pat the outside of the smaller bag dry to remove any ice crystals. Open the bag and enjoy your homemade ice cream immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1573 g

Sugar

51g

Fat

137g

Carbs

5g

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