Ingredients:

  • 8 cups (lightly packed) Freshly Fallen Snow
  • 1 cup Whole Milk (or Evaporated Milk)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (Caster Sugar preferred)
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt

Instructions:

  1. Check Conditions & Collect Snow: Ensure the snow is pristine and untouched. Immediately place the required 8 cups of snow into the very large mixing bowl.
  2. Chill Equipment (Optional but Recommended): If time allows, place the mixing bowl in the freezer for 5 minutes beforehand to keep the snow from melting rapidly.
  3. Combine Liquid Ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the whole milk (or evaporated milk), sugar, vanilla extract, and fine sea salt until the sugar is completely dissolved. Whisk vigorously for about 30–60 seconds.
  4. Taste and Adjust: Taste the liquid base. It should be intensely sweet and flavourful, as the large volume of snow will dilute the flavour considerably.
  5. Incorporate the Snow (Crucial Step): Immediately pour the entire liquid base over the cold, collected snow.
  6. Mix Rapidly: Using the whisk or sturdy spoon, quickly fold and mix the ingredients. You need to coat the snow flakes before they turn into water.
  7. Check Consistency: Continue mixing until the mixture thickens significantly, resembling a soft, fluffy, slightly sticky soft-serve ice cream. This usually takes less than 60 seconds.
  8. Serve Immediately: Scoop the Snow Ice Cream into chilled bowls or cones and serve straight away. This ice cream cannot be successfully stored or refrozen.