❄️ Snow Ice Cream
Enjoy a fun and easy way to make ice cream using fresh snow or a creamy alternative. Perfect for snowy days!
Dietary: dairy-free
Category: dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream (substitutions: Coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1/3 cup Icing sugar (substitutions: Granulated sugar)
- a splash Vanilla extract (substitutions: Almond extract)
- to taste Salt
- 1 can (14 oz) Sweetened condensed milk (substitutions: Evaporated milk for a different flavor)
- 8-10 cups Fresh, clean snow (substitutions: Crushed ice if snow is not available)
Equipment
- Metal bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Spoon or spatula
- Ice cream cones or cups
Instructions
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Step 1: Pour a generous amount of salt onto the snow or ice where your bowl will sit.
What to look for: The salt should cover the area well to help freeze the mixture.
Watch out: Don't skip the salt, as it helps the mixture freeze faster.
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Step 2: Press the metal bowl firmly into the salted snow or ice so the bottom is fully surrounded.
What to look for: The bowl should be stable and surrounded by snow.
Watch out: Ensure the bowl is not too high above the snow, or it won't stay cold.
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Step 3: Pour in the heavy cream, then add the icing sugar and a splash of vanilla extract.
What to look for: The ingredients should be well combined in the bowl.
Watch out: Make sure to measure accurately for the best texture.
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Step 4: Whisk gently for about 10 minutes, pausing occasionally to let the cold do its magic.
What to look for: The mixture should thicken into a scoopable, soft-serve texture.
Watch out: Don't over-whisk, as it can turn into butter.
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Step 5: Scoop the ice cream into cups or onto cones and top with your favorite extras.
What to look for: The ice cream should hold its shape when scooped.
Watch out: Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture.
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Step 6: For the real snow ice cream, find a fresh patch of snow and make a shallow indent for your bowl.
What to look for: The bowl should be surrounded by snow to keep it cold.
Watch out: Avoid using snow that has been sitting for days; use fresh, powdery snow.
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Step 7: Pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, then let it sit for a few seconds.
What to look for: The mixture should be cold and ready to mix.
Watch out: Don't mix too soon; let the cold do its job first.
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Step 8: Slowly scoop snow into the bowl while stirring continuously until you reach a creamy, soft-serve consistency.
What to look for: The mixture should become thick and creamy.
Watch out: If too dry, add a splash of milk; if too melty, add more snow.
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