Shout out to all the dessert lovers out there! Did you know that there is an exclusive treat many can enjoy using no other than fresh snow? It is a sweet concoction called snow ice cream. It features a harvest of clean snow or shaved ice as an alternative for the recipe.
Are you curious about how to make ice cream out of snow or shaved ice? It is simple. The snow ice cream recipe only requires a few things. Here are the instructions on how to make snow ice cream in milk and sugar flavors. It’s so easy and takes only about five minutes.

Snow Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup Milk
- ½ cups Sugar
- 8-12 cups Snow or shaved ice
Instructions
- Put the milk and sugar in one bowl. Whisk it all together.
- Add the snow or shaved ice to the mixture. Sit until the texture becomes similar to a thick milkshake.
- After stirring, serve in separate bowls and share.
Nutritional Information of Snow Ice Cream
Cholesterol: 4.6mg, Fat: 1.2g, Saturated fat: 0.7g, Sugar: 7.8g, Calcium: 82mg
That was quite simple, right? But there is more to this recipe than the plain flavor. Snow ice cream with condensed milk is recommendable if you prefer a richer taste. Another tasty flavor is vanilla snow. Just add two teaspoons of vanilla extract to the recipe written above. It is a small move but creates a lot of difference.
There are more ways to enjoy this cold and tasty dessert. If you want to know more, check out the other concoctions below.
HOW TO MAKE CHOCOLATE SNOW ICE CREAM
Cocoa lovers cannot go without the taste of chocolate. Snow ice cream can come in this flavor too. How do you ask? Just follow the instructions below.

INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup of milk
- Half a cup of hot chocolate mix
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 8 to 12 cups of snow or shaved ice
PREPARATION
Step 1: Mix the milk, hot chocolate mix, and vanilla extract in the bowl. Whisk until the mixture turns smooth.
Step 2: Add the fresh snow or shaved ice. Mix until the texture becomes thick.
Step 3: Scoop into bowls. Feel free to garnish it with other toppings.
CALORIES PER SERVING: 64 calories
Nutritional Information: Cholesterol: 9mg, Fat: 3g, Saturated fat: 2g, Sugar: 5g, Calcium: 103mg
Chocolate Snow Ice Cream is a bit heavier in calories. However, it’s a treat you need to indulge in now and then. And compared to heavy commercial ice cream, the calorie count is not that bad.
HOW TO MAKE SNOW CONE CREAM
Add a fun twist by serving snow ice cream on a cone. It is thick enough to be scooped and placed on the sugary and edible container.

INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup of milk
- Half a cup of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 8 to 12 cups of snow or shaved ice
- 6 pieces of Ice cream sugar cones
PREPARATION
Step 1: Mix the milk, sugar, and vanilla extract in the bowl. Whisk until the mixture texture turns smooth.
Step 2: Put in the fresh snow or shaved ice. Mix until the texture becomes thick, and do it fast to prevent melting.
Step 3: Scoop into the cones and serve.
CALORIES PER SERVING: 159.3 calories (Sugar Cone: 114 calories)
Nutritional Information: Cholesterol: 4.6mg, Fat: 2.3g, Saturated fat: 0.9g, Sugar: 15.1g, Calcium: 94.5mg
Serving the snow ice cream on a sugar cone will pack more calories. But it is a small price to pay for the sweet goodness it delivers. It is also something kids will love. Other ice cream options are wafers or waffles. These are as sweet and enjoyable as sugar cones.
HOW TO MAKE SNOW ICE CREAM RECIPE WITH EGGS
Snow ice cream has been around for quite a while. There is even a version of it using eggs. This method is similar to commercialized frozen treats that use pasteurized eggs. It is an old-fashioned recipe that is a tribute to your Granny’s shaved ice treat that everyone in the family loves.

Ingredients
- 1 cup of milk
- Half a cup of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs
- 8 to 12 cups of shaved ice
Preparation
Step 1: Using a blender, put the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs together. Run and blend until the mixture is foamy.
Step 2: Mix the shaved ice and the blender contents in a big bowl.
Step 3: Scoop and serve in bowls or ice cream cones.
You can garnish this treat with syrup, sprinkles, or chocolate chips. It is a creamy dessert that is filling and easy to make. All it takes is about 20 minutes.
Snow on the Mountain Recipe
Are you aiming to serve bigger and grander portions? Then why not create snow on the mountain presentation for your snow ice cream? Here are the steps to make this delicious dessert for sharing.

INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup of milk
- Half a cup of sugar
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 2 Eggs
- 8 to 12 cups of snow or shaved ice
- 1 cup of peaches or fruits in season
PREPARATION
Step 1: Using a blender, put the milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and eggs together. Blend until the mixture is thick and foamy.
Step 2: Mix the shaved ice and the blender contents in a big bowl. Do it fast to prevent it from getting watery.
Step 3: Set the peaches or fruit in season on a plate. Pour the snow ice cream on top and make it look like a mountain.
Step 4: Add syrup, sprinkles, or more fruit on top to make it more attractive.
This recipe for sharing is both sweet and healthy. The addition of fruits adds nutritional value to this treat. This dessert idea is suitable for big parties and reunions. And if people want more, it is easy to whip up.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Now that you have the know-how to make this icy dessert, you can follow the path of entrepreneurship. Do you dream of having a Snow House Ice Cream place or an establishment like Granny’s Shaved Ice in Texas?
This simple recipe has infinite possibilities with easy-to-find ingredients. It is perfect for people who like sweets and want to keep their calories light. So do not be shy and indulge in a refreshing scoop of snow ice cream.
Followed this recipe exactly (including the foil step) and mine looked exactly like the picture!
This is a good recipe, I added a few things personally but my dish turned out amazing and my hubby loved it!!
This was wonderful.