Easy Snow ice Cream Recipe: Only Four Ingredients

by Alli

Easy Snow Ice Cream is a fun childhood treat that many of us remember fondly. Recipes can vary by region, but this is a classic method. A few ingredients you probably have on hand are combined with fresh, ice-cold snow to make a little winter magic.

It rarely snows here in South Carolina, but when it does, everyone rushes to make their favorite snow ice cream. You want to look for fresh, clean snow from an elevated surface. 

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You’ll need four ingredients to make this recipe: milk, sugar, vanilla, and fresh snow. I added a dash of salt and sprinkles to make it even prettier.

Ingredients to make snow ice cream - sugar, vanilla, snow, milk plus sprinkles and salt

Directions 

Combine the milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a spoon. 

milk and vanilla in a glass bowl

Add the snow and mix until fully combined.

snow cream ingredients in a glass bowl before mixing- snow, milk, vanilla and sugar

Serve and top with sprinkles, if desired. 

close up photo of snow ice cream ready to serve in a blue bowl

Storage Tips and More

  • Do not store. Snow Cream is best if eaten immediately.
  • Everyone prefers a different consistency with this classic dessert. Add less or more snow, based on your preferences.
  • If you donโ€™t have snow, use shaved ice.
  • Any milk you prefer is just fine. Whole milk tends to have the best flavor, in my opinion.
  • Any ice cream toppings are great! Have fun with it!
  • Depending on the type of snow you get, you may have to use more or less snow. The light, fluffy snow sometimes takes a little more snow, but the thick, heavy snow might need less. This largely depends on your preferences.

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Yield: 6 servings

Easy Snow Ice Cream Recipe

overhead closeup shot of snow ice cream in blue bowl with sprinkles on top and around the bowl

Snow Ice Cream is a quick and magical winter treat made with freshly fallen snow and a few simple ingredients. Light, creamy, and delightfully nostalgic, itโ€™s the perfect way to turn a snowy day into dessert.

Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 6 Cups Fresh Clean Snow
  • โ…” Cup Milk
  • 4 Tablespoons White Granulated Sugar
  • ยฝ Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/8th Teaspoon Salt (optional)
  • Rainbow Sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

  1. Combine the milk, sugar, salt, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Mix well with a spoon.
  2. Add the snow and mix until fully combined.ย 
  3. Serve and top with sprinkles, if desired. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not store. Best if eaten immediately.
  • Everyone prefers a different consistency with this classic dessert. Add less or more snow, based on your preferences.ย 
  • If you donโ€™t have snow, use shaved ice.
  • Any milk you prefer is just fine. Whole milk tends to have the best flavor, in my opinion.
  • Any ice cream toppings are great! Have fun with it!
  • Depending on the type of snow you get, you may have to use more or less snow. The light, fluffy snow sometimes takes a little more snow, but the thick, heavy snow might need less. This largely depends on your preferences.ย 

Nutrition Information

Yield

6

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 54Total Fat 1gSaturated Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 2mgSodium 15mgCarbohydrates 11gSugar 10gProtein 1g

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