We're making ice cream, but not just any ice cream – we're making homemade Ice Cream In A Bag! Forget about fancy and expensive ice cream machines or waiting hours for your treat to freeze. We’re going all-in with a simple, mess-free, and exciting way to whip up ice cream in mere minutes! That's right, with just a handful of everyday kitchen ingredients and a little bit of magic (in the form of rock salt and ice), you can churn out a creamy, dreamy dessert that's sure to be a hit.
Course Dessert, treat
Cuisine American, Vegetarian
Keyword ice cream in a bag
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Shaking Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 1ice cream (recipe can be scaled up easily!)
Optional: toppings of choice like crushed Oreos, crushed toffee, hot fudge sauce, mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, etc.
Instructions
PREP: Prepare any toppings you'll be using. You'll want to eat the ice cream quickly once it's ready! Also, consider chilling the bowl(s) you'll be using for the ice cream in the freezer to get them nice and cold.
PREPARE ICE CREAM MIXTURE: Carefully add heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt to the smaller plastic bag. Add chocolate syrup if making a chocolate version. Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and then smoosh around to combine ingredients. Set aside for now.
PREPARE ICE: Fill the gallon bag halfway with crushed ice. Add the rock salt to the ice and smoosh together to integrate.
SHAKE: Place the small ice cream bag into the larger bag and seal, removing as much air as possible. Wrap the bag in a towel (or use oven mitts) and shake or toss the bag for 5-10 minutes or until the ice cream reaches a soft-serve consistency.
ENJOY: Remove the smaller bag from the larger bag and squeeze the ice cream into a bowl. Add toppings and enjoy! Remember to eat quickly, as the ice cream melts fast!
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Notes
Note 1: Rock salt: Rock salt, also known as ice cream salt, can typically be found in the spice aisle along with other salts and seasonings. It's most likely to be on the bottom shelf.Note 2: Heavy cream/half-and-half: For a richer flavor, use heavy cream. For a lighter option, you can use half-and-half, which will result in less creamy ice cream. Make sure the dairy you're using is well-refrigerated before you start. Half-and-half is a dairy product that is equal parts whole milk and light cream. It's typically found near coffee creamers and milk in the grocery store. Alternatively, you can make your own by using equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.Nutrition information is calculated for one serving of vanilla ice cream without toppings.