Easy Snow Cream Recipe: A Winter Delight

Ready for a Simple Snow Ice Cream Recipe?

When the snow starts falling, it’s time to get outside and start collecting! Snow ice cream, or snow cream, is a delightful winter treat that’s easy to make and fun for the whole family. Let’s dive into how you can make this sweet, snowy treat and create wonderful winter memories.

When life gives you snow, make snow ice cream.

 

When life gives you snow, make snow ice cream.

Ingredients and Variations

• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 0 minutes
• Servings: 4-6 

Basic Snow Cream Recipe

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 to 6 cups clean, freshly fallen snow (packed)
• Directions:
  1. In a large bowl, mix the milk, vanilla extract, and sugar until the sugar dissolves (about 3 minutes).
  2. Gradually stir in the snow, one cup at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.
  3. Enjoy with your favorite ice cream toppings!

 

 

 

Dairy-Free Snow Cream

• Ingredients:
  • 4 to 6 cups fresh clean snow
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Honey or maple syrup to taste (optional)
• Directions:
  1. Add snow to a large bowl.
  2. Stir in coconut milk to reach desired consistency.
  3. Mix in vanilla extract and sweeten with honey or maple syrup to taste.
  4. Enjoy!

 

Snow Cream with Condensed Milk

• Ingredients:
  • 4 cups freshly fallen snow
  • 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Directions:
  1. Mix well in a large bowl.
  2. Add another 4 cups of snow and mix again.
  3. Enjoy!

Chocolate Snow Ice Cream

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 hot cocoa mix packets or 1/2 cup chocolate syrup (to taste)
  • 8 cups clean, fresh snow
• Directions:
  1. In a bowl, mix milk with hot cocoa mix or chocolate syrup.
  2. Gradually stir in snow until it reaches the desired consistency.
  3. Enjoy!

Strawberry Snow Ice Cream

• Ingredients:
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 to 6 cups clean, freshly fallen snow (packed)
  • 1 small box instant strawberry pudding
• Directions:
  1. Mix milk, sugar, and vanilla extract until sugar dissolves.
  2. Gradually stir in snow and instant pudding mix.
  3. Enjoy!

 

Mocha Snow Cream

• Ingredients:
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon powdered instant coffee
  • 1 gallon clean, fresh snow
• Directions:
  1. Whisk together milk, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, cocoa powder, and instant coffee until smooth.
  2. Place snow in a large bowl and pour the chocolate mixture over it.
  3. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  4. Enjoy immediately!

 

Expert Tips

• Always use clean, freshly fallen snow.
• Collect snow in a large mixing bowl set outside during a snowfall for the cleanest option.
• Adjust the amount of milk based on the snow’s consistency: less for wetter snow and more for drier snow.
• Snow cream melts quickly, so mix it fast and enjoy immediately.

FAQs

Q: Can I store snow cream in the freezer? A: No, snow cream will lose its consistency if stored in the freezer. It’s best enjoyed fresh.

Q: Is it safe to eat snow? A: Generally, fresh, clean snow is safe to eat. Avoid snow that’s discolored or near roads due to potential contaminants.

The Joy of Snow Cream

Snow cream isn’t just a treat; it’s an experience. Growing up, my family would rush outside with bowls as soon as the first snowflakes started to fall. I remember my mom adding vanilla and sugar to the fluffy snow, transforming it into the most delightful dessert. Those snowy afternoons were filled with laughter, sticky fingers, and the pure joy of childhood.

Flavor Mixers and Fun Additions

• Add a drop or two of food coloring for a fun twist.
• Mix in cocoa, lemon, coconut, honey, peppermint, fresh fruit, or for an adult version, a splash of rum.
• Set your bowl on a level surface outside to collect the snow earlier. A metal bowl on a deck rail or table works well.

Snow Cream Origin

Elizabeth Ellicott Lea from Ellicott City, Maryland, included a snow cream recipe in her 1845 cookbook. Loretta Lynn also reminisces about her mother making this treat in her cookbook, You’re Cookin’ It Country. This simple, delightful recipe has been a winter staple for generations.

“Snow cream has been a delightful winter tradition for generations, but always remember to use the cleanest snow available,” shares Loretta Lynn in her cookbook, You’re Cookin’ It Country.