How To Turn Snow Into Ice Cream

Make Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream using snow!

I’ve lived in the upper midwest my whole life, but it wasn’t until this year that I heard of snow cream. Snow cream! Ice cream made out of snow! My children were beyond excited when we gathered the snow and turned it into delicious orange dreamsicle ice cream. Now we look forward to each and every snowfall.

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream Recipe (made from snow!)

Snow cream is just a simple mixture of fresh snow, sweetened condensed milk, and flavors of your choice. This version is based on an orange dreamsicle, but the possibilities are endless. Coffee, vanilla beans, other juices, and chocolate sauce can all be flavors. Have fun experimenting this winter!

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream Recipe (made from snow!)

Orange Dream Snow Cream
Inspired by the Beekman 1802 Heirloom Dessert Cookbook

  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 9 cups (clean) snow, or shaved ice
Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream Recipe (made from snow!)

In a bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk, orange juice, and vanilla extract. Set aside.

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream Recipe (made from snow!)

Place the snow in a large bowl and pour the sweetened condensed mixture on top of it. Using a fork, quickly mix the snow and milk mixture together, until completely combined.

Eat immediately (or set outside for a few minutes to re-chill).

Orange Dreamsicle Ice Cream Recipe (made from snow!)

Enjoy!