How to Make Fresh Fruit Ice Cream in a Baggie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime calls for refreshing and delicious treats, and what better way to cool off than with homemade Fresh Fruit Ice Cream in a Baggie! This simple and fun recipe is perfect for all ages, as it allows everyone to get involved in the ice cream-making process. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any ripe fruit you may have on hand.

What sets this ice cream recipe apart from traditional churned versions is that it requires no fancy equipment or machine- just a few simple ingredients and...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup half-and-half cream
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh strawberries
  • 4 cups ice cubes
  • ¼ cup kosher salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 1
  • Yield: 1 serving

  • Combine the half and half, sugar, vanilla, and strawberries in a quart size resealable plastic bag. Press the air out of the bag, seal, and shake bag to combine contents. Place the bag into a gallon sized zip top bag. Add the ice to the gallon bag, press the air out, and seal bag.
  • Wrap bags in a hand towel. Shake continuously, until the contents of the small bag thickens into soft-serve ice cream, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Rinse the small bag quickly under cold water to wash off salt. Lay the ice cream filled baggie on a flat surface. Use a wooden spoon handle to push the ice cream down to the bottom corner of the baggie. Snip off the corner, and squeeze ice cream into a bowl.
  • Nutrition

    436 cal.

    • Total Fat: 28g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 90mg
    • Sodium: 22873mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 39g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 261mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 381mg