Ziplock Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Make creamy vanilla ice cream in a ziplock bag! This super fun and easy no-churn recipe is perfect for kids (adult supervision recommended). A simple one-serving recipe that's ready in minutes. Get ready for a deliciously cool treat!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 129.9 kcal
Protein 8g
Rating 3.8 (4 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Ziplock Vanilla Ice Cream

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How to Make Ziplock Vanilla Ice Cream

  1. In a pint-sized ziplock bag, combine 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  2. Seal the bag tightly, removing as much air as possible.
  3. Place the inner bag into a larger ziplock bag.
  4. Fill the larger bag halfway with ice.
  5. Add 6 tablespoons of rock salt to the ice in the larger bag.
  6. Seal the larger bag tightly.
  7. Shake vigorously for 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is frozen and creamy. (Tip: Use oven mitts or thick towels to protect your hands from the cold!)
  8. Carefully open the bags and enjoy your homemade ice cream immediately!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

50g

Fat

13g

Carbs

6g