The other day, the kids were going stir-crazy inside. It was another snow day, and I was about five minutes from losing my mind when I remembered this wild thing my grandma used to make. This snow cream recipe is our new snow day tradition. It’s not fancy, but the fact that you can turn a pile of snow into something that tastes this good is still kind of shocking to me. The real game-changer was figuring out that using a can of sweetened condensed milk is how you get it so creamy. Trust me, it makes all the difference.
The Only Ingredients You’ll Need for This Snow Cream Recipe
You don’t need much, which is why this is so great. Before you head outside, just grab these few things from the pantry for your snow cream recipe.
- A big bowl of clean snow (about 8-10 cups): We’ll get to what “clean” means in a second.
- 1 can of sweetened condensed milk: The regular, full-fat kind. But for vegan people, they can making a vegan snow cream recipe using a can of that condensed coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla: The one you use for cookies is perfect.
- Some stuff for the top: We just use sprinkles because they’re easy, but chocolate syrup or whatever else you have works too.
How to Make Snow Cream: A Step-by-Step Guide
This all happens really, really fast, so get everything ready first. My best advice is to put your biggest mixing bowl in the freezer for a bit before you start. My first attempt was a soupy mess because I used a room-temperature bowl. Don’t be like me.
Step 1: Gather Your Fresh Snow
Okay, listen up, because this part matters. You can’t just scoop up any old snow. For this to be a safe snow to eat for ice cream, you need the good stuff. Go out to the middle of your yard, far away from the road and any spots where the dog might hang out. You get the idea. Skim the top layer off and then dig down to get all the fresh, clean powder from underneath. Pile it into your cold bowl.
Step 2: Mix the Magic!
This part is not an exact science. Just dump the whole can of that sweet, milky stuff and the teaspoon of vanilla right on top of the snow. Take a big spoon or a spatula and just… stir. Don’t go crazy and beat it to death. Just gently fold everything over itself until it stops looking like wet, sad slush and starts looking like actual soft-serve ice cream. It’ll happen faster than you think.
Step 3: Serve and Decorate Immediately
You have to eat this stuff like, RIGHT NOW. It has a shelf-life of about five minutes before it turns back into a puddle. Just shovel it into some smaller bowls for everyone. Let the kids dump their own sprinkles on top—it keeps them busy and they think it’s the best thing ever. A messy bowl means you did it right.
A Few Things I’ve Learned
I’ve made this enough times now to have a few extra pointers that might help you out.
- Get everything ready first. I know I already said it, but I mean it. Have your cans open, your spoons out, and your bowls ready to go. When you bring that snow inside, the clock is ticking.
- You can change the flavor. The kids love it plain, but I’ve tried adding a spoonful of cocoa powder with the vanilla before, and that was pretty good. A friend of mine swears by adding a little maple syrup.
- It can be dairy-free. For vegan people, they can making a vegan snow cream recipe using a can of that condensed coconut milk you can find at the store now.
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It’s More Than Just Ice Cream
Yeah, on paper, it’s just sugar and frozen water. But honestly, this silly snow cream recipe is the one thing that can totally save a boring, endless snow day. It gets everyone to stop whining for at least ten minutes. It’s loud, it’s a little chaotic, and someone always spills sprinkles all over the floor, but it’s probably my favorite winter thing we do together now. It’s just fun.
If you end up trying this, I’d love to hear how it went. Drop a comment below and tell me if your kids liked it or what you threw on top!
Snow Cream Recipe
The easiest dessert you'll ever make. Turn fresh snow into a magically creamy and delicious treat in just 5 minutes with only a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 8-10 cups clean fresh snow
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk. For vegan people use condensed coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Sprinkles or chocolate sauce for topping (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
okay first find some clean snow the good fluffy stuff grab a huge bowl full like 8 or 10 cups worth
Step 2
dump the whole can of sweetened condensed milk in then add the vanilla just get it all in there
Step 3
now stir it all up but not too much just fold it over till it looks like soft serve ice cream its super fast
Step 4
serve it right away it melts in a hurry throw some sprinkles on top if you want to make it look fun
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 66Total Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 19mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 0gSugar: 11gProtein: 1g
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