Best Snow Recipes for the Winter Holidays

Snow Ice Cream, Vegan Ice Cream and Other Ways to Eat Snow

Nov 7, 2009

Using snow to make regular or vegan ice cream and snow cones is a fun way to spend snow days and winter holidays with kids.

When the weather calls for snow, families can have a great time making snow recipes like snow ice cream and snow cones. It is important to use fresh, clean snow for these recipes. If possible, place a few clean plastic containers outside to collect snow when the snow begins. Otherwise, be sure to use clean snow found on top of patio furniture or other undisturbed areas.

How to Make Snow Ice Cream

There are many different recipes for making snow ice cream, but the basic ingredients are snow, milk or cream and sugar. Collect ingredients before beginning to prepare the snow ice cream to prevent the snow from melting. Snow can be stored in the freezer to make additional batches or to add snow as the ice cream melts.

Paula Deen’s snow ice cream recipe calls for 8 cups of fresh snow, one 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Place all ingredients in a large bowl and stir to combine. For a lower calorie and less sweet option, mix ½ cup to 1 cup whole milk and ¼ cup to ½ cup sugar. Stir the milk and sugar together and adjust sugar to taste. Once the sugar is dissolved, pour the mixture over the snow and stir together until well blended.

Vegan Ice Cream With Snow

Making vegan ice cream with snow is an easy process and can be made with the ingredients on hand in a vegan home. The Passionate Vegetarian recommends making vegan ice cream with soy milk, vanilla extract and maple syrup. Her recipe does not have exact measurements but the same measures above can be used. Use about 1 cup of milk for 8 cups of snow and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. The maple syrup will add flavor and sweetness.

Make Snow Cones on Snow Days

Homemade snow cones are another fun treat for snow days and winter holidays. Try using unsweetened Kool-Aid® drink mix or sweetened drink mix to make snow cones at home. To use unsweetened Kool-Aid to make snow cone syrup, mix one packet of drink mix with 2 cups of sugar and ¾ cups of water. Stir together and heat on the stove until all the sugar is dissolved. Cool to room temperature before pouring over fresh snow.

Sweetened Kool-Aid can also be used to make a snow cone syrup. Combine ½ cup drink mix and ¾ cups of hot water. Stir to dissolve the drink mix. Pour the cooled syrup over snow.

Snow Recipe Variations for Winter Holidays

There are many ways to vary the recipes to make snow ice cream. One of the easiest ways is to use flavored milk instead of white milk. Options include using strawberry milk or chocolate milk that is already mixed, or using chocolate or strawberry syrup and milk in place of sugar and vanilla extract.

To make snow ice cream faster, it is possible to add sweetened drink mixes or hot chocolate mix directly on to the snow. Combine 2 to 4 cups of snow to one packet of hot chocolate mix. The flavor possibilities with sweetened drink mixes are endless; simply mix the drink mix and snow to taste.

Making ice cream from snow is fun and easy. Snow ice cream recipes are versatile and can be made from milk, drink mixes or vegan ingredients. Try making snow ice cream or snow cones during winter holidays or on snow days for some inexpensive family fun.

Easy Ice Cream Cake Recipes for Summer Birthdays – Instead of standard birthday cakes for parties for adults and kids, try ice cream cake recipes like Ice Cream Pie and Layered Ice Cream Cake.

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