How to Make Ice Cream - Homemade Ice Cream Recipe for Ice Cream in a Bag

I've used this recipe many times. It's great for a quick fix for watching a movie, or a great sleepover activity too. We have even used it at a kids party as a great and interactive activity for kids. A simple approach to making ice cream in a bag.

Lets get started, how to make ice cream:

You will be needing:

2 resealable plastic bags (ziplock) 1 gallon sized and 1 quart sized.

1/2 c. of reduced fat or whole milk.

1 1/2 - 2 tsp. sugar.

1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract or 1 tbsp. cocoa powder

2 trays of ice cubes or 4 - 6 cups of ice.

6 tbsp. salt.

warm winter type gloves! You'll see why soon.

optional: 1/4.c chocolate or butterscotch chips.

flavored syrups.

flavoring extracts.

Step by step instructions for this ice cream recipe:

Step 1: Put milk and sugar in the quart sized bag and seal it, milk first then sugar. For vanilla add the vanilla extract, for chocolate add the cocoa powder, and if you want to you could add in the 1/4 c. of chocolate or butterscotch chips. You can experiment with other flavors by adding in 1/2 - 1 tsp of flavored syrups like caramel or strawberry or even almond or lemon extracts.

Step 2: Put the ice and the salt in the gallon sized bag

Step 3: Put the smaller sized bag inside the larger bag and seal the larger bag.

Step 4: Shake the larger bag vigorously for 7 - 10 minutes. This is where you may want to use the gloves mentioned earlier because it gets cold! You can always put some music on and dance around a bit while doing this!

Step 5: Remove the small bag which will now contain ice cream! snip a whole with scissors in the corner of the bag and squeeze into a dish, all done!

A simple step by step method on how to make ice cream. Can be adapted as a really great and memorable sleepover ideas. This process can be done by each individual person at a sleepover or kids party and its one of those really fun and engaging activities for kids or teens.

Homemade ice cream made easy!

Free Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream - Green Tea Ice Cream Recipe

Green tea ice cream is a unique and refreshing change from the regular ice cream flavors. It's commonly served in Asian restaurants.

1/3 cup water

1/3 cup sugar

2 teaspoons powdered green tea

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup light cream

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the water and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the sugar melts. Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of the sugar water with the powdered green tea. Add green tea mixture to the saucepan and stir until all is completely mixed.

Add the heavy cream and the light cream and stir until well mixed. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and follow manufactuer's directions.

Free Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream: Cool Lemon Ice Cream Recipe

Like any recipe for making ice cream, this recipe can be adjusted to your own personal tastes. Some like it sweet, and some like it a little bit tart - whichever way you make this ice cream, it'll be delicious.

2 1/2 quarts half and half cream

2 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon lemon rind

Directions

Combine ingredients in a bowl and stir until completely blended. Refrigerate overnight. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and follow manufactuer's directions.

Free Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream: Creamy Coconut Ice Cream Recipe

You put the lime in the coconut and shake it all up . . . oh wait. That's for another recipe. Still, you're taste buds will be singing a happy tune when you enjoy a spoonful of this creamy confection.

1 cup milk

1 (14 oz.) can Cream of Coconut (do not use coconut milk)

1 1/2 cups heavy cream or half and half cream

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (optional)

1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Directions

In a blender or food processor, combine the milk and cream of coconut. Blend until completely mixed. Stir in the cream or half and half, the flaked coconut and vanilla (if you are using it).

Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and follow manufactuer's directions.

Free Recipe for Homemade Ice Cream: Magnificent Mango Ice Cream Recipe

You'll be doing the mango tango after tasting this refreshingly tropical ice cream.

1 (32 oz.) jar mangos

2 cups sugar

1 cup sour cream (optional)

1 can sweetened condensed milk

1 pint heavy cream or half and half

1 quart milk

Directions

In a blender or food processor, combine the mangos, mango juice, sugar, sour cream, condensed milk, heavy cream or half and half and milk. Blend until completely mixed. Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and follow manufactuer's directions.

Delicious Ice Cream Recipes

Ice cream recipes can be quick and easy or fit for the gourmet chef to cook. We will start with easy and work our way up.

A Bag of Ice Cream

A perfect for a summer snack for children or adults.

Ingredients and equipment:

    1 Gallon size plastic bag with zipper closing
    1 Pint storage bag
    ice cubes
    1/2 Cup rock salt
    1 Tbsp. Sugar
    1/2 cup half&half
    1/4 tsp. Vanilla or other flavoring

First fill the large bag about 1/2 full of ice cubes and add the rock salt. Place milk, sugar and vanilla into the small bag and be sure it is totally sealed. Seal the large bag and just shake, shake, shake for about 5-7 minutes. You will have created about 1 serving/scoop of ice cream.

Home Made Butter Pecan Ice Cream

    1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk
    2 cups heavy cream
    1 1/2 cups chopped toasted pecans
    1 tsp maple extract
    4 tablespoons melted butter

Pecans can be toasted in a nonstick skillet over medium heat, shaking until slightly brown.

Combine and mix well the condensed milk, maple flavoring, pecans and butter in a large mixing bowl. Whip the cream to the stiff peak consistency in another bowl. Gently fold the whipped cream into the other mixture. Pour into a loaf pan or 2 quart container. Cover and Freeze for 6 hours or until it is firm. This must be stored in a freezer.

Pecan and Cherry Ice Cream

    1 pint half&half
    1 pint heavy cream
    1 can sweetened condensed milk
    1/2 cup pecans chopped
    1 tbsp vanilla extract
    1/2 tsp almond extract
    1 jar (10 oz) stemless maraschino cherries, drained and chopped.

Combine all ingredients in your home made ice cream freezer container. Mix well and follow manufacturers' instructions.

This can also be made using just your freezer.

Do not use the half&half. Whip the cream to stiff peaks. Combine 1/2 cup chopped cherries, 1/3 cup toasted pecans, 2 tsp vanilla and 1/4 tsp almond extract. Mix well, fold in the cream and pour into a 2 quart container or a loaf pan. Cover and freeze for at least 6 hours or until firm.

Custard Based Vanilla Ice Cream

    1 cup milk
    1 cup heavy cream(whipping cream)
    4 egg yolks
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 vanilla pod

Bring the milk up to a boiling point very slowly. Place the pod into the milk and leave for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, mix together egg yolks and sugar. Beat until thick. Remove the vanilla pod from the milk and scrape seeds into milk. Pour the egg whites and sugar mixture into the milk, continuously stirring.

Pour entire mixture back into the pan and heat. Heat should be low. Stir until thickened. Do not allow this mixture to come to a boil. When your spoon is covered with a thin film remove the pan from the heat and allow it to cool. When cold, add the cream. Place entire mixture into an ice cream maker and following manufacturer's instructions, mix until the correct texture.

Crushed mint hard candies, chocolate melted or in chunks can be added for a great change of flavor.