Ice Cream in a Bag
Put the social in ice cream social: Gather your pals (or neighborhood kids!) and take turns shaking up a creamy, homemade treat in just 5 minutes. This fun, hands-on method turns simple ingredients into a delicious dessert—perfect for sharing with friends.
Ingredients
Base Ice Cream: Milk, sugar, vanilla extract (mixed in a medium bowl; quantities not specified, but directions use 1/2-cup portions per bag)
Flavor Options: Mint chocolate chip, chocolate, or strawberry (add your favorite mix-ins to the base for custom flavors)
Directions
Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, stir together milk, sugar, and vanilla until well combined. This forms the creamy foundation for your ice cream.
Portion and Customize: Pour 1/2 cup of the base mixture into a sandwich-size resealable plastic bag. For plain vanilla, leave it as is—for variations like mint chocolate chip (add mint extract and chocolate chips), chocolate (add cocoa powder), or strawberry (add puree), stir in your chosen flavorings. Tightly seal the bag, then place it inside a second sandwich-size bag and seal again to prevent leaks. Repeat with the remaining base mixture and any other flavors you want to make.
Shake to Freeze: Fill a 4-quart food storage container with a lid with ice and salt. Add the filled bags to the container, secure the lid, and shake vigorously for about 5 minutes. The salt lowers the freezing point of the ice, turning the mixture into a smooth, frozen treat.
Serve and Enjoy: Remove the inner bags from the outer protective layers. Snip a large corner off each bag and pipe the ice cream into small bowls. Serve immediately for the creamiest texture.
This easy method lets everyone join in the fun—no ice cream maker required! Just grab some friends, shake away, and dig into a sweet reward.
