Daily Idea #45: Ice Cream in a Bag

Happy Mother’s Day to all! To celebrate, today’s idea is one that you can eat as a treat 😋

I don’t normally love using pantry items in science experiments but this is my big exception. Ice cream in a bag has a delicious outcome and is much easier than you may think.

Items needed:

• Whole milk, heavy cream, or half and half

• Sugar

• Vanilla Extract

• Ice

• Kosher salt or ice cream salt (the kind that has bigger crystals— although we have used regular salt and it works as well)

• Plastic freezer bag

• Plastic container

• Spoons and bowls

• Sprinkles (optional but fun!)

How to make ice cream in a bog:

1. Fill your plastic container with ice.

2. Sprinkle about 6 tablespoons of salt over the ice.

3. In the plastic bag, pour 1 cup of milk/cream/half and half (whichever you are using), 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

4. Close the plastic bag getting as much air out as possible.

5. Place your bag inside the container with the ice (top with more ice if needed).

6. Shake! Take turns shaking the container for about 10-15 minutes until the consistency of the milk turns into more of a solid. You can check the consistency by removing the bag from the container and gently squeezing the bag.

7. When it reaches your desired consistency, divide among your bowls, add toppings, and enjoy!!!!