In the Arkansas Test Kitchen, it's finally summer, the weather has turned HOT and the kids need an outlet to expend some energy. We've got a perfect way for your kids to shake out some energy and make a delicious snack: homemade ice cream! Bonus: you don't even need a fancy, expensive ice cream maker; just kids with a lot of energy!
Homemade Ice Cream
1/2 cup half and half
1 tsp vanilla
2 1/2 tsp sugar
1 cup salt (rock salt works best)
Ice
2 gallon size Ziploc bags
2 sandwich size Ziploc bags
Kids with a lot of energy
1. Place 1 gallon size Ziploc bag into the other
2. Place 1 sandwich size Ziploc bag into the other
3. Pour half and half, vanilla, and sugar into the double sandwich bags and seal both tightly
4. Place ice into double gallon size bags, fill about half way, pour salt on top of ice.
5. Place sandwich bags into ice mixture, and seal the gallon size bags
6. Let the kids shake, jump around, and run around for 5 minutes to mix up the ingredients.
7. Add toppings and enjoy.
Notes from the Test Kitchen
* The reason for the double bags is we sprang a leak in both size bags when we initially tried this recipe. Double bagging will help protect your house / yard from being covered with the water / ice cream mixtures.
* We also placed our ice cream in the freezer for 10 additional minutes after the shaking to help it to harden up a little more.
* Some adults might remember this ice cream recipe from their high school Chemistry class. This is an awesome, fun way to teach your little ones about science. Check out this Youtube video for information on melting points and chemistry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1CpSrXa1EI
Sorry we didn't get pictures of this- we were all having too much fun making and shaking to take any pictures. But I can promise you- this is one activity you'll love as much as your kids!
We hope you're having a great first week of summer with your kids!
Stay Cool,
The Cool Dads Crew
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