Snow Ice Cream Recipe

Do you have a pile of freshly fallen snow outside or are expecting some very soon? This super easy, 3-ingredient condensed milk ice cream is perfect this winter season for a yummy treat. It’s a bit different than the traditional ice cream in a bag science experiment, but still lots of fun! We love simple edible science experiments!

HOW TO MAKE SNOW ICE CREAM

HOW TO MAKE ICE CREAM OUT OF SNOW

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make homemade ice cream out of snow? Winter is the perfect time if you live in a snowy climate. Go ahead and collect some freshly fallen snow to make this super easy ice cream with condensed milk!

This winter activity is perfect for kids of all ages to try at home or in the classroom. Add it to your winter bucket list and save it for the next snow day or fresh snow fall.

MORE FAVORITE SNOW ACTIVITIES…

Snow is a tremendous scientific supply that can be readily available during the winter season, provided you live in the suitable climate! If you find yourself without snow science supplies, our winter activities that feature plenty of snow-free science and STEM activities to try. Go ahead and enjoy this sweet treat on your next snow day.

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You might be wondering if real snow is safe to eat. Here’s a bit of information I found on consuming fresh snow in this type of recipe. Read through this article and see what you think. *Eat snow at your own risk.

TIP: If you know it will snow, why not set out a bowl to collect it?

SNOW CREAM INGREDIENTS

8 cups freshly fallen, clean snow
10oz sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles
Large bowl

Tip: Put the bowl in the freezer for a bit before collecting snow so that your main ingredient stays chilled longer!

HOW TO MAKE SNOW ICE CREAM

Read the step-by-step instructions and gather the simple ingredients to whip up an easy batch of snow ice cream in minutes!

STEP 1: Set out a large bowl to catch freshly fallen, clean snow.

STEP 2: Scoop 4 cups into a bowl and pour the sweetened condensed milk on top.

Pouring condensed milk on snow for snow ice cream recipe

STEP 3: Add in a teaspoon of vanilla extract and stir well. Want a chocolate snow ice cream? Add a good tablespoon of cocoa powder to the milk mixture!

STEP 4: Your ice cream will probably look soupy. Mix in another 4 cups of fresh snow and scoop out with an ice cream scoop. The texture of the snow cream should be similar to fresh churned ice cream.

Add a toppings bar for an extra fun treat!

Fruit (Strawberry topped snow ice cream is a favorite, even frozen fruit works)
Chocolate Syrup (Carmel works as well!)
Sprinkles
Crumbled Cookies (Oreos of course!)

It’s time to do a taste test! Of course your snow cream is easily customized with all sorts of flavors and toppings! What flavor will you try?

THE SCIENCE OF SNOW ICE CREAM

Our homemade ice cream in a bag recipe goes into the science of freezing point depression. When ice and salt are mixed in a bag or container, the result is a colder temperature that helps the ice cream to form.

However, snow ice cream doesn’t use salt, instead, you have a fun treat made from a mixture of ingredients to create a new substance which is cool chemistry too! Edible science is always a fun way to get kids interested in learning.

If you’re still up for more snow science, grab the maple syrup and make snow candy too.