Snow Ice Cream
When the first snowfall of the year happens, my family loves making this easy snow ice cream! It is so simple with only 4 ingredients and did I mention, SO delicious! The toppings are endless and your kids will have the most fun making this snow ice cream.
Snow ice cream
The kids and I have a little “snow day” tradition on the first big snow of the year. This includes playing outside, wearing our pjs all day, reading snow themed books, and making tasty treats such as this recipe. You will likely already have these ingredients on hand. It is always a fun way to make a snowy day special.
Ingredients in snow ice cream
- Clean snow
- Milk
- Vanilla
- Sugar
- Optional toppings: Sprinkles, chocolate syrup, pure maple syrup, fruit jam
Why I love this recipe
Simple things like this recipe make memories your kids will hold onto. My oldest remembered it from last year and requested it again. It is simple, quick and little hands can “help”. If my parents are reading this, they will likely laugh remembering all the instances of when I was supposed to be skiing and playing in the snow and yet instead eating handfuls of snow. This recipe is much more delicious I must say.
How to make snow ice cream
- Start with grabbing the largest bowl you have and head outside to collect clean snow
- In a separate bowl mix milk, sugar, and vanilla together
- Pour over the snow and mix. Add more snow to desired consistency
- Add additional toppings to jazz it up (sprinkles, chocolate syrup, pure maple syrup, fruit jam)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute the whole milk? Yes! if you have 1-2% on hand feel free to use that. I have also used evaporated milk
Is snow ice cream safe to eat? This is definitely a personal decision. For my family and I we have never had an issue!
Can I freeze it afterwards? I do not recommend as it changes the consistency quite a bit. Almost just to ice.
Snow Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 8-10 cups clean snow
- 2 cups whole milk
- ⅓ cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- Optional toppings: Sprinkles, chocolate syrup, pure maple syrup, fruit jam
Instructions
- Collect a large bowl of clean snow
- In a separate bowl mix milk, sugar, and vanilla together
- Pour over the snow and mix. Add more snow to desired consistency
- Add additional toppings to jazz it up (sprinkles, chocolate syrup, pure maple syrup, fruit jam)
