Quick and Easy Soft Serve Ice Cream

Quick and Easy Soft Serve Ice Cream also known as small batch ice cream in a bag is smooth and creamy vanilla ice cream made with no special equipment and ready in about 5 minutes! The exact origin of ice cream in a bag is unknown but it is said to have originated in the US in the early 1900s. The first known mention of ice cream in a bag was in a 1907 issue of Popular Mechanics magazine where the article described a method for making ice cream in a bag using a salt and ice mixture.
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Ingredients Substitutions
Heavy Cream Heavy cream also known as heavy whipping cream is commonly used in ice cream recipes for its highfat content. The fat in heavy cream adds richness and smoothness to the ice cream resulting in a creamy and luxurious texture. For a lighter option you could use half and half or whole milk. However that will change the consistency of the ice cream.
Milk Just like using highfat heavy cream I prefer whole milk for the richest and creamiest ice cream. If using milk that is lower in fat the ice cream will not be as thick.
Sugar Granulated sugar adds sweetness to the ice cream. It also dissolves easily to ensure it is evenly distributed.
Vanilla Vanilla extract adds flavor.
Salt Salt is used when making ice cream to keep the ice cold enough to make it. Without it the ice will melt too fast. Rock salt also known as ice cream salt is often used but sometimes hard to find. So I recommend kosher salt. You could also use Himalayan pink salt or Maldon sea salt. If using rock salt or Himalayan pink salt double the amount in the recipe. Use the same amount as kosher salt if using Maldon sea salt.
Can I Add MixIns To The Ice Cream?
Yes! You can customize your softserve ice cream by adding mixins such as chocolate chips crushed cookies fruit pieces or nuts. Add the mixins before blending the mixture with the ice. Or top the vanilla ice cream with your favorite toppings like chocolate syrup and caramel!
Can I Double This Recipe?
The short answer is no. When I tried doubling the recipe using the method below it took a bit longer and the ice cream didnt get as