Camping Ice Cream in a Bag

This recipe is an easy way to make ice cream on the go! You only need a few ingredients, and it takes little to no time at all!

Ingredients (per person):

• 1 cup half-and-half (or whole milk for lighter, heavy cream for richer)
  
• 2 tbsp sugar
  
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
• Ice (enough to fill a gallon bag halfway)
  
• ⅓ cup rock salt (or kosher salt)
  

Equipment:

• 1 quart-size resealable bag (for the ice cream mix)
  
• 1 gallon-size resealable bag (for the ice + salt)
  
• A spoon for each camper
  

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Directions:

1. Mix in a bag – Pour half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla into the quart-size bag. Seal tight.
   
2. Ice + salt bag – Fill the gallon bag halfway with ice, then add rock salt.
   
3. Combine + shake – Place the small bag inside the large one and seal. Shake, squeeze, or pass the bag around the campfire for 5–10 minutes until the ice cream firms up.
   
   • Pro tip: Wrap the bag in a towel or bandana—it gets really cold!
     
4. Eat straight from the bag – Once ready, pull out the quart bag, wipe it off, unzip, and hand out spoons. No bowls or cleanup needed!
   

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🔥 Camping Twist Ideas:

• Toss in M&M’s, trail mix, or crushed graham crackers before serving.
  
• Add instant coffee granules to the mix for a “campfire latte” ice cream.
  
• Drizzle chocolate syrup right into the bag for a swirled effect.

Try this easy trick for making ice cream in the middle of nowhere or while camping at Kiefer Campgrounds!