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    Snow Ice Cream

    Published: Feb 22, 2021 · Modified: Oct 16, 2021 by Jennie · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This recipe holds so many memories for me. Snow Ice Cream is the perfect treat for snow days. It's simple to make and only uses 3 simple ingredients. You just need snow, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. 

    top view of Snow Ice Cream in a bowl

    Snow ice cream is a classic snow day recipe. My kids love helping collecting snow and mix up this recipe as they enjoy a snow day. 

    Ingredients:

    • Snow
    • Sweetened condensed milk
    • Vanilla

    snow in mixing bowl

    Directions:

    Step one: Start by collecting your snow. Then in a large mixing bowl mix fresh snow with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.

    mixing ingredients in a large mixing bowl

    Step two: Now all you need to do is scoop your ice cream to serve and top with your favorite ice cream toppings.

    Snow Ice Cream with whipped cream and sprinkles

    FAQ and Tips:

    What kind of snow is best? I use a light more powdery snow for this recipe.

    If your snow is more wet and heavy then you might need to use less then 12 cups. You can always add more while mixing.

    What should I add to my ice cream? We love topping our ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles and the kids even added chocolate syrup.

    Any of your favorite ice cream toppings will work.

    This ice cream will melt quickly so hot fudge would not work well.

    Is it safe to eat snow? Snow is generally safe to eat. You want to make sure you are only using pure white snow.

    Nothing with color that could have other things in it.

    We stay away from snow that is on the soil or the street.  I usually collect fresh snow from a table on my porch.

    spoon in a bowl with Snow Ice Cream

    Other snow day recipes:

    Comfort food is my favorite for snow days. Here are a few that we love to make on a snow day.

    • Tomato soup: Really any soup is great for a snow day but this one is my favorite)
    • Beef stew: This recipe is so simple to make and one that my mom would make on snow days for us.
    • Slow cooker hot chocolate: The BEST drink for winter days. I love toss this in the slow cooker while we play in the snow.

    Snow Ice Cream on a silver spoon

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    Snow Ice Cream

    Snow Ice Cream

    Jennie Duncan
    This recipe holds so many memories for me. Snow Ice Cream is the perfect treat for snow days. It's simple to make and only uses 3 simple ingredients. You just need snow, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla. 
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 257 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 12 cups fresh snow
    • 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions
     

    • In a large mixing bowl mix fresh snow with sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract.
    • Scoop ice cream to serve and top with your favorite ice cream toppings.

    Notes

    What kind of snow is best? I use a light more powdery snow for this recipe.
    If your snow is more wet and heavy then you might need to use less then 12 cups. You can always add more while mixing.
    What should I add to my ice cream? We love topping our ice cream with whipped cream and sprinkles and the kids even added chocolate syrup.
    Any of your favorite ice cream toppings will work.
    This ice cream will melt quickly so hot fudge would not work well.
    Is it safe to eat snow? Snow is generally safe to eat. You want to make sure you are only using pure white snow.
    Nothing with color that could have other things in it.
    We stay away from snow that is on the soil or the street.  I usually collect fresh snow from a table on my porch.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 257kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 6gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 296mgSugar: 43gVitamin A: 212IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 226mgIron: 1mg
    Keyword Snow Ice Cream
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

     

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    1. Sarah @ The Not Quite Military Wife

      February 20, 2014 at 12:33 pm

      This looks so delicious!! I wish we had snow!

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    2. marty (A Stroll Thru Life)

      February 19, 2014 at 12:43 am

      I love snow ice cream and your little helper is just adorable. How fun. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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    3. Jessica Cook

      February 18, 2014 at 5:11 pm

      I've been wanting to try this for a while, I need to get on it before all the snow is gone (haha who am I kidding, it'll be here til June.) Looks like you had a great time, Max's face in the snow is priceless!

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    4. Jennifer MommyLifeAfterPh.D.

      February 18, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Love the sprinkle idea! Glad you got some snow, we've been buried in it FOREVER! Spring has to come at some point, right?!?

      Reply
    5. Meg Doherty

      February 18, 2014 at 2:06 pm

      Yum I've seen photos of this on IG before, but never a recipe!! We have a good 2 feet outside, so I am definitely pinning this and trying it this week 🙂

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