Ice Cream in a Bag

Name: Ice Cream in a Bag
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 1 cup half-and-half cream; 1/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons evaporated milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups coarsely crushed ice; 3/4 cup salt

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 1 cup

Test Kitchen Approved

Our ice cream in a bag recipe makes creamy homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker. It's a great base recipe, so you can switch up the flavorings and mix in your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

1 cup half-and-half cream
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups coarsely crushed ice
3/4 cup salt

Directions

In a small resealable plastic bag, combine the milk, sugar, evaporated milk and vanilla. Press out air and seal. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the ice and salt; add the sealed small bag.
Seal the large bag; place in another large resealable plastic bag and seal. Shake and knead for 5-7 minutes or until cream mixture is thickened. Serve immediately or freeze. If desired, garnish with toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup: 146 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 69mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 0 fiber), 5g protein.

Making homemade ice cream is an activity that can involve the whole family. Have the kids shake the bags until the liquid changes to ice cream. No one will be able to resist the taste!—Erin Hoffman, Canby, Minnesota

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