Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

Prep: 3 hrs

Cook: 0 mins

Total: 3 hrs

Servings: 2 servings

Mason jar ice cream is the easiest, fastest way to enjoy the exact flavor you’re dreaming of without an ice cream maker (or a trip to the ice cream shop). Whether you’re a fresh fruit fan, cookies ‘n cream obsessive, or devout chocoholic, if you can dream of your ideal frozen treat, you can make it in a Mason jar in your freezer at home.

Now’s a great time to experiment with flavored sugars (lemon and vanilla, especially). Try swirling in fun ribbons like salted caramel, peanut butter sauce, or brownie batter for an extra-delicious experience.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, or paste

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • Crushed cookies, optional

  • Fruit, optional

  • Flavored extracts, optional

  • Caramel sauce, optional

  • Chocolate sauce, optional

  • Fruit syrup, optional

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

  2. Pour the heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt into a pint-sized Mason jar. Add in flavorings (crushed cookies, flavored extract, fruit) if using.

    Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

  3. Screw on the cap and shake for 3 to 4 minutes or until doubled in volume. Don't overdo it or you'll get whipped cream—the mixture should thickly coat the back of a spoon. 

    Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

  4. Transfer the jar to the freezer and freeze for 2 to 3 hours or until soft-serve consistency (but no longer than that, or it will form ice crystals and be hard to scoop).

    Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

  5. If you're adding a swirl, remove the jar halfway through freezing (or whenever it's frozen enough to support a chopstick or wooden spoon handle upright), and pour in however much swirl ingredient you'd like. Use the chopstick or spoon handle to swirl it through, then return to freezer until frozen to soft-serve consistency.

    Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

  6. Enjoy!

    Mason Jar Ice Cream Recipe

Recipe Tips

  • If swirling in a ribbon, check the ice cream's texture every half hour after the first 90 minutes, as getting an effective suspended swirl is dependent on a thicker, more frozen texture (otherwise, it may sink to the bottom). Return to the freezer immediately, and the swirl will set over the next hour.
  • When swirling in a ribbon, make sure the bottom of the chopstick or spoon handle hits the base and sides of the jar for even distribution.
  • Avoid over-mixing to maintain thicker swirls.
  • Using a wide-mouth jar will make adding mix-ins easier.

Recipe Variations

  • Infuse the heavy cream by warming it with spices like cinnamon and cardamom in a small saucepan over low heat for extra flavor, and cool completely before using.
  • Substitute a couple tablespoons of sweetened condensed milk for the sugar.
Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories 456
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 43g 55%
Saturated Fat 27g 137%
Cholesterol 134mg 45%
Sodium 297mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 1mg 4%
Calcium 79mg 6%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 115mg 2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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