Make snowy days extra special with this easy Snow Ice Cream recipe! Using fresh snow, milk, sugar, and vanilla, kids can whip up a sweet and creamy treat in no time. It’s a fun and tasty way to turn winter weather into a delicious activity!

A bowl of fluffy snow cream topped with colorful sprinkles, placed on a snowy surface, with a golden spoon resting nearby.

If you are expecting a big snowfall in the near future, set some large bowls outside and collect 8 cups of snow to make this super unique sweet treat. Gather the family together to make this fun sweet ice cream treat that will put a smile on everyone’s face.

You only need a few ingredients in addition to the fresh snow to make Snow Ice Cream and no special equipment is necessary. You can create different flavors if you want or stick to classic vanilla, but the options are endless! Sprinkles and chocolate chips are a favorite topping that we’ve always got on hand.

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Why you’ll love this recipe!

This is such a fun and unique treat to make with the kids. They won’t believe they are eating snow!
Snow ice cream is super simple to make, everyone can help out.
Kids home for a snow day? Making snow cream will keep them busy instead of restless and bored.

Ingredients for Snow Ice Cream

Fresh clean snow – Set out your bowls when there is a good snowfall in the forecast.
Heavy cream – You can also use whole milk.
Powdered sugar – Adds the sweetness we love in this cool treat.
Vanilla extract – Gives the best flavor profile for the ice cream.

Can I make this dairy free?

I have never tried to make this dairy-free myself, but I would recommend trying something with a higher fat content like coconut milk. If you try this out, I would love to know how it turns out!

Optional ingredients

Sprinkles – Adds a little pizzazz!
Cocoa powder – For the chocolate ice cream lovers out there.
Strawberry extract – The perfect addition to fresh strawberries to elevate the flavor.
Frozen strawberries – These can add a bit of texture and great flavor.
Red vegetable food coloring – Some extra color to make it look more like a store bought strawberry ice cream.

Helpful Tools

Liquid measuring cup – The most accurate way to measure your cream.
Whisk – A large handle is great for kids to use when they are helping.
Measuring cups and spoons – Give the kids a chance at measuring, they will love helping.
Mixing bowls – You will need a couple of these to collect snow as it falls.
Blender – The easiest way to incorporate extra mix-ins.

How to Make Snow Ice Cream

Gather snow in large bowls as it falls.

Once you have enough snow, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla in a bowl. Mix well and place the bowl in the freezer for 30 minutes.

Glass measuring bowl with heavy cream and powdered sugar in it.

Whisk mixing the powdered sugar and heavy cream together.

Add the chilled cream mixture to the fresh snow in a large bowl and mix really well.

Whisk with snow ice cream ingredients in a glass bowl unmixed.

Optional mix in: Add cocoa powder to make a delicious chocolate snow ice cream.

Overhead picture of snow ice cream in a blender.

Overhead picture of snow ice cream being blended.

Optional mix in: Add strawberry extract and frozen strawberries for strawberry snow cream. Red vegetable food coloring will help to make it more pink!

Overhead picture of vanilla being added to snow ice cream in a blender.

Overhead picture of strawberry flavor being added to snow ice cream in the blender.

How to store Snow Ice Cream

You can store snow ice cream in the freezer in an airtight container but it is best to be eaten fresh.

Pro Tips

Use a blender to really get the snow cream to your desired consistency.

Picture of chocolate, vanilla and strawberry snow ice cream in white dishes.

Who knew the winter weather could taste so great? Kids and adults will go crazy for snow ice cream and you’ll be hoping for more snow all winter long.

More Ice Cream Inspired Ideas

No churn ice cream is such a fun way to make your favorite cool treat at home and Golden Oreo is a great flavor to try out.
Kids absolutely love Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes! They are easy and definitely a fun one to decorate.
You most likely already have all of the supplies you need to make this cute Ice Cream Cone Craft.
The easiest homemade ice cream to make is Ice Cream in a Bag!

Snow Ice Cream Recipe

Turn a snowy day into a fun treat with this easy Snow Ice Cream recipe! With just fresh snow, milk, sugar, and vanilla, kids can create a sweet, creamy dessert in minutes.

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Ingredients

8 cups freshly fallen snow
1 cup heavy cream OR whole milk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sprinkles for garnish if desired

Optional ingredients:

Sprinkles
Cocoa Powder
Strawberry extract
Frozen Strawberries
Red vegetable food coloring

Instructions

Set large bowls out to gather fresh snow as it falls.
When you have collected enough snow, whisk the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well! Place this mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes.
After 30 minutes, add the chilled sweet cream mixture to the fresh snow and mix/chop well. Serve immediately! Top with sprinkles if desired. If the snow cream starts to melt, place it in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Bring it out again and stir, and then place it back in the freezer for another 15 minutes. Enjoy!
If you would like a creamier, smoother finish to your snow cream, try blending the snow cream in a powerful blender. (I use a Vitamix.) I recommend blending half of the snow cream at a time to avoid bogging down the blender. You can also use the tamper tool to help the blender if the mixture is really thick.

For fun, optional mix ins:

Add ¼ cup cocoa powder to the above recipe to make delicious, chocolate snow cream. OR
Add 1 teaspoon of strawberry extract and 10-12 frozen strawberries for strawberry snow cream. Add 10 drops of red vegetable food coloring to make it pink!