Snow Cream Recipe
Ready in minutes, this no-bake Snow Cream Recipe is an easy recipe that transforms freshly fallen snow into a light, creamy homemade dessert and winter cold treat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups fresh, clean snow loosely packed; avoid yellow snow
- 1 cup heavy cream cold
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- pinch fine sea salt
- Optional mix-ins - 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder for a chocolate twist. - 1/2 cup crushed freeze-dried strawberries or fresh berries. - 1 cup chilled coconut cream for a dairy-free version
- Tip Pop your mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to speed whipping
Instructions
- In a large bowl, gently scoop 4 cups of freshly fallen snow—dry and fluffy is what you want. If it’s too powdery, wait a few minutes for it to settle or pack it lightly.
- Pour 1 cup of cold heavy cream into your chilled bowl. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Whip with an electric mixer or sturdy whisk on medium-high until soft peaks form—about 2 minutes.
- Gently fold the whipped cream mixture into the snow with a large spatula, moving quickly so the snow stays fluffy and doesn’t melt.
- Give it a quick taste. Add more sugar or vanilla if you prefer extra sweetness or fragrance.
- For chocolate, sift in cocoa powder during step 2. For a fruity lift, fold crushed freeze-dried berries in step 4.
- Portion the Snow Cream into bowls or cups. If you like it extra chilly, pop servings in the freezer for 5 minutes before serving.
- Place bowls on ice packs when serving a crowd to stop melting and keep that cloud-light texture.
Notes
Snow Quality: Fresh, powdery snow yields the best fluff. Wet or icy snow will weigh down the mixture.
Sugar Levels: Adjust powdered sugar to your taste; less sugar gives a subtle sweetness, more gives candy-like notes.
Whipping Wisdom: Stop when you see soft peaks—over-whipping turns cream grainy.
Sugar Levels: Adjust powdered sugar to your taste; less sugar gives a subtle sweetness, more gives candy-like notes.
Whipping Wisdom: Stop when you see soft peaks—over-whipping turns cream grainy.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal
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