Easy 4 Ingredient Snow Ice Cream

When the first snowfall of the year happens, my family loves making this easy 4 ingredient snow ice cream! It is so simple and delicious! The toppings are endless and your kids will have the most fun making this snow ice cream.

Easy 4 ingredient 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.

For snow ice cream, all you need is fresh snow, milk, vanilla, and sugar. It is a simple and special treat to make on a snowy day. Kids can easily participate in the whole process to make fun memories.

Ingredients in snow ice cream

• Clean snow: grab a big bowl and head outside to scoop some out. Place in freezer until you are ready to make the snow ice cream.
• Milk: I typically use 2% or whole milk.
• Vanilla: Adds some great flavor.
• Sugar: To sweeten to perfection
• 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)

FAQ

Can I substitute the whole milk?

Yes! if you have 1-2% on hand feel free to use that. I have not used a plant based milk. If you do please tell me in the comments how it turned out!

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 snow ice cream afterwards?

I do not recommend freezing snow ice cream as it changes the consistency quite a bit. Almost just to ice.

Tips for success

• Put the snow in the freezer until you are ready to add it in. It can melt fast inside a warm home!
• If it is too runny, add more snow, 1 cup at time. Snow does melt quickly though, so eat fast.

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Check out this post on 7 fun snow day activities to do at home. They are simple and low cost!

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