{"id":5716,"date":"2020-07-06T17:16:04","date_gmt":"2020-07-06T17:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/?p=5716"},"modified":"2020-11-19T15:45:30","modified_gmt":"2020-11-19T21:45:30","slug":"how-to-make-ice-cream-in-a-bag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/how-to-make-ice-cream-in-a-bag\/","title":{"rendered":"Create a Homemade Ice Cream Party With Lynn Lilly!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Do you know what\u2019s even better than ice cream? How about homemade ice cream? We love how easy and fun it is to shake our way to a tasty treat.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulate the kids on a productive day of eLearning with this awesome and fun after-school activity. \u00a0You can use this activity to bring to life some scientific principles your kids might be learning about, or use it as a way to celebrate your child\u2019s eLearning accomplishments for the day.<\/p>\n<p>How will you shake your ice cream up? Can you try with one foot, flamingo-style? How about hopping like a bunny? However you shake it, we know you\u2019ll be happy with the finished result: yummy ice cream you created!<\/p>\n<p>What kind of toppings will you put on your scoop? We like them all. Creative living expert Lynn Lilly shows us how to get started in the steps below!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Supplies<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>3 Cups of Ice<\/li>\n<li>\u2153 Cup of Kosher Salt<\/li>\n<li>1 Cup of Half-and-Half<\/li>\n<li>2 Tablespoons of Granulated Sugar<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd Teaspoons of Pure Vanilla Extract<\/li>\n<li>2 Zip Top Bags<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Time to Make: 10-15 minutes<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Combine the half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla extract in one zip top bag. Squeeze out all the air. Seal. Set aside for now.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_ice_cream_10.jpg\" alt=\"combine homemade ice cream ingredients into plastic bag\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> In the other zip top bag, combine ice and salt. Place the first zip top bag into the second bag of ice and salt and seal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_ice_cream_9.jpg\" alt=\"combine homemade ice cream ingredients into plastic bag and add ice\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Shake the bags vigorously for 7 to 10 minutes, or until the ice cream has hardened.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_ice_cream_14.jpg\" alt=\"shake plastic bag full of ingredients to make DIY ice cream\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Remove the ice cream from the freezer bag and place in a bowl. Add toppings of your choice!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_ice_cream_18.jpg\" alt=\"bowl contents into a bowl\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5: <\/strong>Enjoy your sweet treat! What kind of toppings do you like on your ice cream? If you are not ready to eat, store in the zip top bag or a sealed airtight container in the freezer!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greatwolf.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/gwl_ice_cream_20.jpg\" alt=\"diy ice cream in bowl with toppings to the side\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>We hope you had a blast making your very own ice cream. Visit us again soon for more ideas on how to have fun at home with the family during your eLearning recess break. 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