 A bowl of snow cream made from real snow. | |
| Alternative names | Snow, snowe |
|---|---|
| Type | Dessert |
Snow cream is a dessert in whichsnow is mixed with a sweetened dairy-based liquid to make anice cream substitute. This is also known assnow ice cream.
The technique of using snow as a main ingredient in a dessert is very old. Common ingredients for this variety are a dairy based ingredient, sugar and a flavouring agent. In adding a small amount of dairy-based liquid and a flavouring agent (similar toice cream ingredients) into clean snow, the snow melts and congeals into a simple ice cream substitute.
Discussing a 2024TikTok food trend for making snow cream, a physician from theMayo Clinic Health System advised against using snow that had been on the ground for some days, as it may contain dirt, pollution, animal debris or chemicals from snow removal.[1]
There are a variety of recipes bearing the name of snow but which are custards with various flavorings and toppings rather than participate deserts.
Apple snow, with puréedapple added to the basic recipe, was popular served hot in the 17th century while a more modern version is eaten cold. Fruit juice contents were also used inlemon andorange snow. There is a Russian version that is calledair pie, which is egg white, sugar, and fruit pureé, whipped and served hot.
Summer snow[2] is known as a version with fruit content, egg whites and alcohol.
Snowballs can be a variety of desserts. They are usually not related to snow cream desserts. One of these, which is more commonly known asslush, and is based on ice and fruit syrup, can be seen as related to snow cream.
Asnow cone orsno cone is a frozen dessert made of crushed or shaved ice, flavored with brightly colored syrup, usually fruit-flavored, served in a paper cone or cup.
Flavored and sweetenedwhipped cream was historically called "snow cream".
