4.2
147 Ratings
- Yields:
- 1 serving(s)
- Prep Time:
- 5 mins
- Total Time:
- 15 mins
- Cal/Serv:
- 419
No fancy ice cream maker? No problem! You can make delicious homemade ice cream without any special gadget or crazy ingredients. All you need is a plastic baggie and 15 minutes (no seriously, that's it!). It's fully customizable based on your fave flavors and toppings, so you can truly create your perfect bowl of ice cream right at home. Scoop directly out of the bag (or place it in an airtight container in the freezer before serving if you like yours a little firmer), and enjoy your favorite customizable homemade ice cream recipe in less time than it takes to run out and grab a pint.
What People Are Saying:
"This recipe brought back so many great memories and we didn't even have to pull out the hand mixer! Great flavor and loved the soft texture! We doubled this recipe from the start and used a 5 gallon bag for the ice and a one gallon bag for the cream!" - Great activity!
"This was amazing, super delish and fun to do as a family or with friends. 5 stars definitely recommend." - Caz5
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Ingredients
- 1 c.
half-and-half
- 2 Tbsp.
granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp.
pure vanilla extract
- 3 c.
ice
- 1/3 c.
kosher salt
Toppings of your choice
Directions
- Step1In a small resealable plastic bag, combine half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla. Push out excess air and seal.
- Step2Into a large resealable plastic bag, combine ice and salt. Place small bag inside the bigger bag and shake vigorously, 7 to 10 minutes, until ice cream has hardened.
- Step3Remove from bag and enjoy with your favorite ice cream toppings.
How To Make Ice Cream In A Bag
Ingredients
- Half & Half: Some recipes use heavy cream, but I prefer to use half & half. It nails the perfect balance of a creamy yet icy texture that isn’t too rich.
- Granulated Sugar: This provides the perfect amount of sweetness, and don’t worry about any texture—shaking your ingredients in the bag will combine it well, and won’t leave any sugar pieces.
- Vanilla Extract: I use vanilla extract to make vanilla ice cream in this recipe, but your options don’t stop there. If you want to flavor your ice cream, you can change up the extract with whatever you prefer (peppermint! strawberry!).
Step-By-Step Instructions
Grab a small or medium resealable bag, and add in your half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla (or whatever extract you're using). Before sealing your bag, make sure you push out all of the excess air.
Then, grab a larger resealable bag. Add your ice and salt, then place the sealed small bag inside of the larger bag. Now, it's time to give everything a very good shake. Shake the bag vigorously—I mean vigorously—for around 7 to 10 minutes. Shaking the bag will mix together all of the ingredients and harden the ice cream, so keep shaking until you get a nice and creamy ice cream texture.
Once your ice cream is the perfect texture, it's time for the best part: the toppings. Add whatever you please, from candy to fruit to nuts.
How To Top Your Ice Cream
We all know that one of the best parts of a bowl of ice cream is the toppings. I love folding in chopped Oreos or Reeses after shaking, but feel free to top with fruit (strawberries, blueberries...), gummy candy, nuts, fun sprinkles, or your favorite chopped up candy bar. This ice cream is all about you—make your perfect bowl!
Ice Cream Variations
Mason Jar Ice Cream
Dunkaroos No-Churn Ice Cream
Sorbet
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