Description
What’s the difference between snow cream and ice cream? Learn their unique textures, flavors, and how to create these delightful desserts at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Snow Cream
- 4 cups of fresh, clean snow (or shaved ice)
- 1 cup of milk (or condensed milk for extra creaminess)
- 1/3 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Ice Cream
- 2 cups of heavy cream
- 1 cup of whole milk
- 3/4 cup of sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 egg yolks (for extra richness)
Instructions
Snow Cream
- Gather 4 cups of freshly fallen, clean snow in a large, clean bowl.
- In a separate bowl, combine milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, stirring until the sugar completely dissolves.
- Gradually pour the milk mixture over the snow, folding it in gently to maintain the fluffy texture.
- Serve immediately, topped with sprinkles, syrup, or any of your favorite toppings.
Ice Cream
- In a medium saucepan, mix heavy cream, whole milk, and sugar. Heat over medium-low until the sugar dissolves (do not boil).
- Optional: If using egg yolks, temper them by adding a small amount of the warm cream mixture slowly, then stir the tempered yolks back into the saucepan.
- Add vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely. Transfer it to an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Transfer the churned ice cream to a container, cover, and freeze for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Snow Cream: Best enjoyed fresh as freezing will change its light and fluffy texture.
- Ice Cream: Get creative with mix-ins such as chocolate chips, fresh fruit, nuts, or even cookie crumbles to create endless flavor combinations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (Snow Cream) / 20 minutes (Ice Cream)
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (Snow Cream) / 10 minutes (Ice Cream)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing / Churning
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg