Ice Cream in a Bag

Prep time: 10 minutes
Active time: 6 minutes
Total time: 16 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbsp sugar
  • Ice
  • ¼ cup salt
  • 2 Ziploc bags – 1 small, 1 large

Instructions

Step 1

Pour 1 cup of half and half into a small Ziploc bag.

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Step 2

Add 1.5 teaspoons of vanilla extract and 1 tablespoon of sugar.

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Step 3

Seal the small bag firmly, removing as much air as possible.

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Step 4

Fill the larger Ziploc bag halfway with ice and add ¼ cup of salt.

Step 4

Step 5

Place the small sealed bag inside the large bag and add more ice on top. Seal the large bag.

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Step 6

Put on gloves and shake the large bag for 6 minutes. The salt makes the ice extra cold, so gloves are important.

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Step 7

Remove the small bag from the large bag and rinse the outside thoroughly with cold water, including the area above the seal.

Step 8

Carefully open the small bag without letting any leftover salt water enter the bag.

Step 9

The ice cream may look a bit icy at first. Use a spoon to stir and soften it. Scoop and enjoy!

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