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Homemade Ice Cream in a Bag Recipe

You don't need a fancy ice cream maker to enjoy homemade ice cream. We’ll show you how easy it is to make ice cream in a bag! All you need are just 3 ingredients and two Ziploc bags. Ready in 15 minutes, this homemade treat will be perfect for those hot summer days.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Keyword: How to Make Ice Cream in a Bag
Servings: 2
Author: Izzy

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half and half milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup rock salt

Instructions

  • In a small Ziploc bag, add milk, sugar, and vanilla.
  • Push out excess air and seal tight. Set aside. (It’s best to use double bags to avoid salty ice cream)
  • Fill a large Ziploc bag 1/3 full with ice. Then add in rock salt.
  • Place the small Ziploc bag on top of the ice and salt inside of the large Ziploc bag.
  • Seal the big Ziploc bag. Make sure that both bags are sealed tightly.
  • Wrap the large Ziploc with a towel. (Otherwise, it will be too cold for your hands)
  • Shake vigorously for 8-10 minutes or until the mixture has hardened.
  • Take the small Ziploc bag out and rinse it thoroughly with cold water.
  • Open the bag and scoop out the ice cream. Serve and enjoy!