Mason Jar Ice Cream
Mason jar ice cream is a quick and easy no-churn dessert made by shaking cream, sugar, and vanilla in a jar before freezing. It’s creamy, customizable, and perfect for small-batch homemade ice cream without an ice cream maker.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 5 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Churn, Freezing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp sugar (or sweetener of choice)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, crushed cookies, fruit, caramel, or sprinkles
Instructions
- Pour heavy cream, sugar, vanilla, and salt into a clean mason jar.
- Seal tightly with a lid and shake vigorously for 4–5 minutes, until the mixture thickens and doubles in volume.
- Place the jar in the freezer for 3–4 hours, or until the ice cream is firm.
- Scoop directly from the jar or enjoy straight with a spoon.
Notes
Shake until the mixture coats the back of a spoon—this ensures it will freeze into the right texture.For chocolate flavor, add 1 tbsp cocoa powder before shaking.Use coconut cream for a dairy-free alternative.Let the jar sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before scooping for easier serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 jar (1 serving)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Find it online: https://cookibly.com/mason-jar-ice-cream/
