Summer days are always made sweeter when you make something yummy. What makes it even sweeter is when you make it with the kids. Making ice cream is a great way to cool off on hot summer days. No machine is needed for this fun recipe, just simple techniques that involve everyone! Each one of us has our own favorite flavor, so this recipe is a classic vanilla. There are just a few ingredients that are easy for the kids to measure and mix which will have them excited to taste!
Ingredients:
2 cups of heavy cream
1 cup whole milk
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the cream, milk and sugar and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour the mixture into a resealable plastic bag.
3. Fill a larger bag halfway with ice and add 1/2 cup of salt.
4. Place the smaller bag with the mixture inside the larger bag and seal tightly. Shake vigorously for about 5-10 minutes
5. Remove the small bag, rinse, and serve the ice cream in bowls or cones.
If chocolate is more your style, simply add 1/2 cup cocoa powder into mixture at step 1 instead of the vanilla extract and 1 cup of chocolate chips into the mixture at step 2. Continue as instructed above.
For Mint Chocolate Chip just add 1 tsp of peppermint extract instead of vanilla or cocoa powder in step 1 and add a drop of two of green food coloring. (optional)
This easy ice cream recipe provides endless opportunities for creativity and fun! Enjoy!
What makes it even sweeter is when you make it with the kids.