This Easy Snow Cream Recipe is a fun, winter treat made with fresh snow, vanilla, and milk of your choice. A delicious, magical dessert perfect for snow days!
Why You’ll Love this Snow Cream Recipe!
Making Snow Cream is one of my favorite childhood memories! The kind of simple winter magic that never gets old. As soon as the first good snowfall hits, this is the treat we always make.
It’s cold, creamy, sweet, and comes together in just a couple of minutes. Whether you’re making it with kids or just bowl for yourself on a snowy evening, snow cream always brings a smile and makes the day feel special.
If you love this Dessert Recipe, make sure you also try this Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Cake and Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipe.
Ingredients
- Milk – We like use whole milk
- Sugar – Adds a hint of sweetness
- Vanilla Extract – Adds warm flavors
- Snow – Make sure to use clean fresh snow
- Toppings – We like using sprinkles but you can also drizzle chocolate syrup, caramel syrup or crushed cookies.
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How to Make Snow Ice Cream
Step 1 – In a large bowl, add milk, sugar, and vanilla. Mix together.
Step 2 – Slowly mix in the milk mixture into the slow.
Step 3 – Mix together into everything is combined in a bowl.
Step 4 – Add sprinkles if you want and eat immediately before it melts.
Snow Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk any kind will do
- â…“ cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 8-10 cups CLEAN snow
- sprinkles optional
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Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until the sugar is dissolved.
- Gradually fold in the snow, stirring gently.
- Continue adding snow until the mixture reaches a soft-serve ice cream consistency.
- Stir in or top with sprinkles, if desired.
- Serve immediately before the snow begins to melt.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition Facts
Recipe Tips
- Use Freshly Fallen Snow – It make the fluffiest ice cream.
- Milk – Add milk slowly to avoid making it too runny.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – It makes the creamiest version.
- Amount of Snow – Freeze extra snow if you want to make more later.
Variations Ideas
- Chocolate Snow Cream – Add cocoa powder or chocolate syrup to get your chocolate fix!
- Strawberry РMix in strawberry syrup or pur̩ed berries for a fruity taste.
- Mocha – Add a little instant coffee and cocoa for coffee lovers.
- Add Food Coloring – For a fun twist let the kids add their favorite food coloring!
Frequently Asked Questions
It melts quickly, but you can place in the freezer! Just expect a less fluffy texture.
Use clean, fresh snowfall and avoid snow collected from surfaces.
Yes! Use coconut milk, almond milk, or oat milk all be delicious.
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Im almost 70 we made this often as children loved it
Hollie – I really appreciate you taking the time to share and leave such a positive review!
love snow cream i use egg nogg instead of milk try it
What a wonderful ideas! Thank you so much for sharing, I will have to try that.