/*******************************************************************************************************/ /* TITLE - Required */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ ======Dry Ice Carbonated Ice Cream====== /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* GREY BOX INFORMATION - Required */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* Leave this unchanged */ **Materials: **{{$demo.materials_description}}\\ **Difficulty: **{{$demo.difficulty_description}}\\ **Safety: **{{$demo.safety_description}}\\ \\ **Categories:** {{$demo.categories}} \\ /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* Alternative Titles - Optional (But the text must be left in) */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ **Alternative titles:** Bubbly Ice Cream /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* SUMMARY - Required */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* Leave this unchanged */ ====Summary==== {{$demo.summary}} /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* PROCEDURE - Optional */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ ====Procedure==== - Place dry ice in a paper bag and crush it into small pieces or powder using a mallet, hammer, or rolling pin. - In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups heavy cream, 2 cups half-and-half, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and 1/8 teaspoon salt. (For chocolate ice cream, stir in 1 cup chocolate syrup.) - Slowly add a little crushed dry ice at a time, mixing thoroughly between additions. - Continue adding dry ice until the ice cream thickens to the desired consistency. - Stir in candy pieces, fruit, or flavorings if desired. - If the ice cream is too hard, let it warm slightly before eating. Store leftovers in the freezer. /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* Links - Optional */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ ====Links==== How To Make Carbonated Ice Cream - TKOR (uses dry ice from a fire extinguisher): {{youtube>epsr4c_oZoM?}}\\ How to Make Your Own Soft Serve With Dry Ice - WIRED (different receipe) {{youtube>8ebzJUzhD9Q?}} 📄 How to Make Carbonated Ice Cream - Instructables: [[https://www.instructables.com/How-To-Make-Carbonated-Ice-Cream-Halloween-Style-D/]]\\ /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* VARIATIONS - Optional */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ ====Variations==== * Make chocolate ice cream using condensed milk, cocoa powder, and whipped cream before adding dry ice. * Stir in candy, nuts, or fruit for extra flavor and texture. * Try different extracts such as mint, almond, or coconut. /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* SAFETY PRECAUTIONS - Required */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ ====Safety Precautions==== * Always wear gloves when handling dry ice to prevent frostbite. * Do not eat solid pieces of dry ice * Ensure all of the dry ice has sublimated before consuming. * Test the ice cream before eating; if it is too hard and extremely cold, let it soften slightly. * Keep dry ice out of reach of children. * Work in a well ventilated area /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* QUESTIONS TO CONSIDER - Optional */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ ====Questions to Consider==== * How does sublimation of dry ice freeze the ice cream faster than a freezer? * Why does the ice cream taste slightly carbonated? * What differences do you notice between dry ice ice cream and traditional ice cream? * How could the ingredients or proportions be changed to make smoother or creamier ice cream? /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* DEMONSTRATION INFORMATION - Required */ /*******************************************************************************************************/ /* Complete information in the Demonstration Info box below, following instructions exactly. */