Make snow cream
Make snow cream using fresh clean snow, milk, sugar, and vanilla. Mix in a bowl, taste safely, and learn about freezing and hygiene.
Step-by-step guide to make snow cream
How to Make Snow Cream
Step 1
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds to make them clean and safe.
Step 2
Ask an adult to help pick a safe spot outside away from roads and animals to collect fresh snow.
Step 3
Scoop 2 cups of fresh clean snow into the mixing bowl using a measuring cup.
Step 4
Measure and add 2 tablespoons of milk to the snow in the bowl.
Step 5
Measure and add 1 tablespoon of sugar to the bowl.
Step 6
Measure and add 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the bowl.
Step 7
Stir the snow cream gently with the spoon until the mixture looks creamy.
Step 8
Press the mixture once with a clean spoon to check if it is creamy or too runny.
Step 9
If it is too runny ask an adult to help add small spoonfuls of snow to thicken it.
Step 10
Stir the bowl once after each spoonful of snow is added until the texture is creamy.
Step 11
Taste a small spoonful using the clean tasting spoon while an adult watches to make sure it is safe.
Step 12
Talk with your adult about how the snow is frozen water and why the snow cream melts when it warms up.
Step 13
Wash the bowl and spoons with warm soapy water when you finish eating.
Step 14
Share your finished snow cream and recipe on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can we use if we can't find fresh clean snow or vanilla extract?
If you don't have fresh clean snow, make 2 cups of finely crushed ice from filtered water and chill it well, and if you lack vanilla extract use 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla-flavored milk or a pinch of vanilla sugar instead.
What should we do if the mixture stays runny or becomes icy instead of creamy?
If the mixture is too runny, follow the instructions and ask an adult to add small spoonfuls of fresh snow and stir once after each spoonful until creamy, and if it becomes icy stop adding cold ingredients and stir gently while keeping the bowl and spoons cold.
How can this activity be changed for different ages?
For toddlers have the adult measure the 2 cups of snow and the milk/sugar/vanilla while the child gently stirs and presses to check creaminess, and for older kids let them measure, adjust texture by adding snow, experiment with ratios, and post the recipe on DIY.org.
How can we extend or personalize the snow cream recipe?
To personalize the finished snow cream, stir a tablespoon of cocoa with the sugar, fold in small chopped fruit or cookie pieces after the texture is creamy, sprinkle toppings before tasting, and photograph it to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about food safety and frozen treats
❄️ Snow is made of ice crystals — scientists say no two snowflakes are exactly alike.
🚫 Always use fresh, clean white snow collected away from roads and animals—never eat discolored (e.g., yellow) snow.
🍨 Frozen treats like ice cream have been enjoyed for thousands of years, often chilled with snow or ice.
🧼 Good hygiene — washing hands and using clean bowls — greatly reduces the chance of getting sick from foods.
🥛 Whole milk makes snow cream richer and creamier because of its higher fat content.
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