I know by now everyone is ready for all this snow to melt away, but if Punxsutawney Phil has his way there will be even more winter to come. Instead of dreading the upcoming snows, make it into a party — a Snow Cream Party! Snow cream is so simple to make and it's a great way to introduce your little ones to the kitchen. If you have no little ones, don't worry I've got a great "adult" snow cream recipe too!
I don't know about you, but snow cream always brings back wonderful childhood memories of working with my great-grandmother in her kitchen. I can still vividly remember sitting on her countertop mixing this little treat. Making snow cream is an easy family tradition to start with your children.
Your Snow Cream Party should be a spontaneous event, just a winter celebration with friends. You don't really need any decorations or other extravagance. However — since it is so cold — put extra fleece blankets and throws out, so your guests can snuggle up and keep warm while enjoying their snowy dessert.
Clean snow is key to snow cream: scoop only the top layers of snow just to be sure. If possible, the best thing to do is place your bowl outside at the first sign of snow and let it fill itself.
The recipe for snow cream could not be easier:
Snow Cream Recipe
- 1/2 cup of milk or half & half
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
- 4 cups of clean snow
Mix your milk or half & half, sugar and vanilla together in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved. Add snow a scoop at a time then fold it onto itself until completely covered by your mixture — that's it! If you have multiple kids or are having a kids snow cream party, let each kid add their own ingredient and have a turn to fold. They will love eating something they made themselves.
Try adding other ingredients to make your own unique flavors!
- cocoa powder
- coffee
- caramel
- chocolate chips
- fruit (Mmm, blueberry-vanilla snow cream sounds sooo good!)
Pretty much anything! It's up to you.
For a more adult party, add in a shot (or two!) of Irish cream liqueur. This is also a perfect dessert for a romantic night in for two. Ask your favorite local caterer or florist to deliver a Dinner For Two gift basket. These normally include everything you need to make your own delicious, gourmet meal for two. After dinner share your delicious, snow cream treat snuggling by the fire and , just not too close — it is snow!
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