Last night, snow fell at about an inch an hour, and kept on falling into this morning. Snow accumulations anywhere close to a foot in the Portland metro area is very rare! We’ve had our fair share of ice storms this winter, but we FINALLY got the soft, fluffy, peaceful thundersnow. (Side note: I could go on and on about weather if you let me. But for now I’ll remind you that if you go to the “Clouds” section of this blog, you can see more of my weather obsession firsthand). Anyway, this is the kind that you can actually make snowmen, and snow ice cream out of. So here is a little bonus recipe for you!
Growing up in Hawaii, I never experienced a snow day. Yet over the last 10 years that I have lived in the Pacific Northwest, I have grown to enjoy the 3-6 days of snow we get each winter. And those days have become even more enjoyable once I learned about snow ice cream a few years ago. My boyfriend introduced it to me as it was a special treat he and his family enjoyed every winter. And now we do too. It’s super simple, and so tasty!
I won’t write out an official recipe for this as it’s quite straight forward. The first step is venturing outside and harvesting snow. Scooping up the soft, top layer is the best way to do this. The fluffier the better – this isn’t shave ice! Also, make sure it’s fresh snow. Dirty snow doesn’t do anyone any good. Once back inside your warm kitchen, portion the snow into individual bowls. Sprinkle brown sugar over the top and drizzle with half and half. Then, enjoy the cold, sweet and creamy dessert!
I have tried this with cream, and I have tried this with coconut milk. Both were equally as delicious! You could also use almond milk, or whatever else you have that would contribute a creaminess. Actually now that I think of it, Bailey’s might be a good idea… I’ll have to try that one out and let you know how it goes.
So there you have it – snow ice cream that requires only two other ingredients! It’s a yummy treat when you’re stuck indoors, and a new way to enjoy the winter weather.
*Consume fresh snow at your own risk
