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5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag

Published by Meaghan on June 17, 2013 | last updated on July 1, 2023.

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A tasty treat, this 5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag is an easy, sweet treat the whole family can get involved in making. Everybody is sure to enjoy this simple dessert.

5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag shown in white ramekin with sprinkles

While Summer doesn’t officially start for a few more days, the summer temps (and humidity) have already invaded central VA.

Now that the kids are out of school, they’re ready to spend every waking minute outside in the sun playing, wrestling, fishing, climbing trees, and all the other outdoor activities a boy can think up.

On top of making sure they stay hydrated, sometimes they just need a little something extra to take the edge off and help cool down.

5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag shown in a white ramekin with sprinkles

A quick, easy, sweet, and COLD treat is always a summer-time hit.

I love this easy 5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag because it’s so simple they can actually take pride in making their own.

The mess is contained and easy to dispose of when they’re done.

5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag spooned into a white ramekin with sprinkles on and in the back ground

Science experiment, anyone?

This activity is so easy to incorporate, as a little extra sensory play and learning, in your daily routine without the kids actually realizing they’re being ‘schooled’.

Everybody wins!

Seriously, this 5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag is, without a doubt, one of the kids (and, secretly, mine too) favorite ways to beat the Summer heat.

The recipe makes one serving, so we gather everybody around the kitchen table, give each kid their pre-measured supplies, and let them each go at it following the directions.

They’re always fascinated the first time, and proud of their work.

melting 5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag served in a white ramekin with a metal spoon, and multicolored sprinkles in the background

This is also a perfect dessert to make on school nights when the kids have been extra well behaved, but the freezer’s empty.

Our 5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag will have everyone celebrating!

Other Easy No Churn Ice Cream Recipe The Family Might Also Enjoy:

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  • Chocolate Fudge Brownie Ice Cream

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5 Minute Ice Cream In A Bag

A fun activity for the whole family, this easy ice cream is a synch to whip up & a refreshing science experiment.
4.31 from 184 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 132.38kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup whole milk half and half, or cream
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 6 tbsp sea salt
  • 2 cups of ice
  • sandwich sized ziplock bag
  • quart sized ziplock bag
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Instructions

  • In the sandwich sized ziplocking bag, add milk, sugar, and vanilla. Seal bag tightly.
  • In the quart sized bag, add the ice and salt.
  • Place the smaller bag inside the larger bag and seal tightly.
  • Shake the bag as hard as you can, without popping it open, for 5 minutes or until it reaches the consistency of ice cream.
  • Remove the smaller bag and give it a quick rinse to remove any pieces of salt. Make sure you rinse the opening as well.
  • Open the ice cream and eat it straight out of the bag with a spoon.

Nutrition

Calories: 132.38kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.37g | Protein: 3.84g | Fat: 3.97g | Saturated Fat: 2.28g | Cholesterol: 12.2mg | Sodium: 52.94mg | Potassium: 161.04mg | Sugar: 18.65g | Vitamin A: 197.64IU | Calcium: 137.86mg
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  1. Bob says

    April 10, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    This might be better than real ice cream! I used all milk, and it was so good. I could’ve eaten 5 batches of this stuff! This deserves 10/5!

    Reply
    • vanill says

      September 3, 2020 at 2:07 pm

      I haven’t tried yet but can we use just milk without half and half or heavy cream because i don’t have it

      Reply
      • Malia says

        November 3, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        Whole milk would work. If you want to use an alternative I’m not too sure if you can make it with an alternative but coconut milk might work. I’m not 100% sure though.

        Reply
        • Cynthia Kennedy says

          August 30, 2021 at 8:10 pm

          Heeeeelp! What am I doing wrong? I rinsed the bag real good, but the ice cream was still salty.

          Reply
          • 4sonsrus says

            August 30, 2021 at 9:20 pm

            Are you using a good quality plastic bag? I’ve found I have to use name brand, because the cheapies the salt will eat through.

  2. izzy says

    June 11, 2020 at 1:04 pm

    5 stars
    o my my my it was sooooooo good 1000000 out of 5 i mesed up the first time but when i did it a second tine it was delicious you have to 100 percent follow the insrustions i would hily recomend

    Reply
  3. jerry young says

    August 21, 2020 at 7:05 pm

    Why sea salt? Is it coarser?

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    • 4sonsrus says

      August 21, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Yes. It’s coarser, and therefore closer to the more traditional rock salt- but less likely to tear the bags apart.

      Reply
  4. Tiff says

    August 31, 2020 at 7:12 am

    Can I reduce or omit the added sugar?

    Reply
  5. Karlie says

    September 9, 2020 at 6:38 pm

    5 stars
    So good!

    Reply
  6. K8 says

    September 21, 2020 at 6:27 pm

    What type of sugar i sit? Is is granulated or powderd sugur?

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      September 21, 2020 at 6:48 pm

      white granulated sugar is what we used

      Reply
  7. Ruth says

    September 25, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    This is amazing!!!! I figured it wouldn’t work, esp. since I made it with dairy-alternative creamer, but wow! Definitely a dangerous trick to know. I also added some chocolate syrup at the end! #heaven

    Reply
  8. Yadira says

    October 23, 2020 at 8:05 pm

    Could I use ice cream salt instead of the sea salt?

    Reply
  9. Rex says

    February 4, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    5 stars
    Awsome experience if you don’t double bag it the ice cream will become salty and it is not 5 min it is more like 10 min! Have fun!

    Reply
  10. dessert_freak says

    February 24, 2021 at 4:59 am

    I really want to make this, not allowed though. I’m just reading through it at half 9 😅

    Reply
  11. Lubna says

    March 9, 2021 at 5:19 pm

    5 stars
    It’s so easy!!! I had all the ingredients.

    Reply
  12. Jacqueline Johnson says

    April 17, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    5 stars
    We did 2 cups in a quart size bag and doubled the ice salt recipe recipe in a gallon bag for 10 min and it turned out like ice cream/milk shake and it was amazing! Next time I’ll make sure we have a third tray of ice to add more once it starts to melt. We also used 3 tbsp erythratol and 1 tbsp sugar it tasted perfect

    Reply
  13. Caroline says

    June 11, 2021 at 1:24 pm

    2 stars
    Okay, let’s start with the pros. It tastes really good, just like vanilla ice cream. Super delicious flavor.

    Now for the cons.
    For one, It was super foamy…half of the “ice cream” was just vanilla flavored foam. And the worst part, it barely formed! I did all the steps and used all the correct ingredients, shared for 10 mins straight, and it barely formed. I ended up with flavored milk that has random bits of ice cream in it.

    Pretty disappointed

    Reply
  14. Lily says

    June 22, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    I want to make this, but I only have fat free milk. Will that work?

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      June 22, 2021 at 8:20 pm

      You need the fattier milk for the right consistency.

      Reply
  15. Nkechi says

    January 29, 2022 at 2:57 pm

    Great results I used heavy whipping cream first batch, then milk whipping cream was thicker and more ice cream like

    Reply
  16. J. Henry says

    May 9, 2022 at 2:12 pm

    The first time my wife and I had this treat was at our local County Fair. It was sponsored by the local Dairy Creamery. I inadvertently got a little bit of salt in my ice cream and quite frankly, it wasn’t that bad! (I guess I didn’t over do it.) My comments are as follows: Properly made ice cream is NOT a health food, it is meant to be rich and full bodied. The high fat content is necessary to achieve an acceptable consistency and flavor. Fat adds flavor! If anything, add more fat content by using heavy whipping cream instead of half and half. It’s a dessert, not a meal! It’s Ice Cream right?

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    • Elle says

      September 30, 2022 at 4:39 pm

      cool story!

      Reply
  17. Maddy Johnson says

    May 23, 2022 at 4:19 pm

    How much Ice Cream does it make? I’m just wondering because I want to know how many times to do for all my campers.

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      May 24, 2022 at 2:47 pm

      About a cup. You could split one bag between two people, if needed.

      Reply
      • Elle says

        September 30, 2022 at 4:38 pm

        thx. was wondering that too.

        Reply
  18. cambell says

    May 24, 2022 at 5:06 pm

    4 stars
    wow! this is a wonderful recipe but when I shacked it idk what happened but when I opened it the ice cream was really salty I’m not sure what happened. But in all I would totally use this recipe again!

    Reply
    • 4sonsrus says

      May 24, 2022 at 7:48 pm

      If you don’t use quality bags the salt can actually get through them OR it could’ve been in the seal and got in during the opening. Make sure you use thicker, name brand bags, and after shaking wipe the bags off gently with a damp cloth including inside the zippered seal area before carefully opening next time.

      Reply
  19. Tessa says

    June 9, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    4 stars
    I have to laugh at some of the comments. Traditional ” Ice Cream ” is made with ” Cream! To use fat free milk or non dairy is considered ” Ice Milk. For those trying to avoid the fat or dairy. Same with sugar. Commercial Ice Cream is laden with artificial ingredients which is why it does not necessarily melt but rather solidifies. One can’t expect pure Ice Cream flavour and consistencie with substitute ingredients! Eat sherbet.

    Reply
  20. crunchy says

    June 10, 2022 at 12:42 am

    4 stars
    i liked it, although me and my family thought it was kind of bland, so we chopped up some strawberries and drizzled some chocolate syrup on it. made it so much better. will probably make it again. i also used mortons salt instead of sea salt and it worked out fine. TL;DR pretty good overall but a little bland add ons make it better. mortons salt works as substitute

    Reply
  21. Katr says

    June 27, 2022 at 2:20 pm

    5 stars
    Really easy when you have no ice cream, and it tastes just as good as store bought!!! Highly recommended.

    Reply
  22. matthew says

    July 7, 2022 at 10:03 am

    mine was a little watery so i put it in the freeze for 30 min

    Reply
  23. Elizabeth says

    July 12, 2022 at 2:39 pm

    Can the larger bag with salt and ice be reused to make multiple batches, or is it best to have as many bags with ice and salt as bags with the other ingredients?

    Reply
  24. Faith says

    August 29, 2022 at 10:39 am

    5 stars
    This was quick and delicious and just all around a family pleaser. I actually had to use vanilla bean paste and just half of that since it’s so rich and it’s was just amazing. My daughter said it was like having a really good Dairy Queen ice cream.

    Reply
  25. Elle says

    September 30, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    4 stars
    this recipe is really great because with my ice cream maker you have to freeze it for 24 hrs. this is way quicker. good job! really yummy too.

    Reply
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