Ice Cream in a Bag

4 from 1 vote

Ice cream in a bag is the perfect summertime kid-friendly treat! Super simple and absolutely delicious, this science project is one your kids are going to want to keep on repeat.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade ice cream in a bag, how to make ice cream in a bag, ice cream in a bag

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

2 gallon sized ziplock bags
2 cups heavy cream half and half or whole milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
6-8 cups ice
1/3 cup rock salt

Optional Mix Ins:

sprinkles
crushed oreos
mini m&ms
sliced fruit

Instructions

In gallon sized ziplock bag add the ice and salt.
In another gallon sized bag add the heavy cream.
Add in the sugar and shake the bag.
Add in the vanilla and shake.
Seal the bag completely so that the salt will not get into the bag and place in the bag with the ice.
Shake the bag for about 5 minutes or until frozen. *

Notes

*We like to take them on a hike and eat them at the top.

Nutrition

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