WFMW – “Best Summer Recipes” Edition
For this Works for Me Wednesday, I am re-posting one of my favorite go-to snack/dessert recipes for the kids in the summertime: Freezer Cream! (I originally posted it last summer.)
So, Wednesday was National Ice Cream Day. (How’d I know? I go here every month.) In lieu of either just buying ice cream at the grocery store (boring!) OR surrendering to the high-fat ice cream churn recipes (and having to go outside in the heat to run the thing), I turned to an old stand-by. Now, whether or not this can be classified as ice cream is negotiable. It’s more like an ice milk….but we affectionately term it “freezer cream.” It’s simply a frozen creamy dessert that takes nothing more than your household freezer to set.
I think in my memory’s dark recesses I remember posting this recipe a couple of summers ago, but I’ll do it again, simply because it’s such a tradition at our house (and was at my mother’s house when she was growing up, too…she has stories to tell about this stuff…). And because it’s so tasty. And if you use fat-free milk like I do, it’s an almost guilt-free treat. Kids AND mothers all over the world are happy. I know I am.
BLACK CHERRY FREEZER CREAM
1-2/3 c. Pet evaporated milk (1 tall can)
2/3 c. sugar
1 envelope black cherry cool aid mix (or any flavor that sounds good to you in cream-form)
Chill milk in metal bowl until almost frozen at edges, 20-30 minutes. Using cold beaters, whip at high speed till fluffy.
Add 2/3 c. sugar and 1 envelope cool-aid mix. Whip until stiff. Cover with foil and freeze in metal bowl till firm, 3 to 4 hours. Scoop into ice cream cones or bowls. Serves 4.

Gardner watching the mixing process

Gardner enjoying the fruits of his labor :0)
Before I go, I want to share a few of our other favorite summertime treats:
Frozen Limeade Slushies and “Magic Milkshakes”
Go on over to We Are THAT Family for more summertime recipes via WFMW!








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How yummy! I’d love to try this!
By Jerri on 07.01.09 2:38 am
Yum! WE love ice cream.
By Sherry on 07.01.09 10:18 am
This looks so interesting! And cherries are cheap and in season right now. Thanks for sharing!
By Intentionally Katie on 07.01.09 5:19 pm
I’ve got to get in the kitchen and make some more of this stuff! The recipe has been around for a LONG time, and it is delicious!
By Mom on 07.02.09 10:35 am
Update: Made and eaten! Yum!
By Mom on 07.02.09 9:44 pm
this sounds so yummy!! I am going to have to try this!
I saw on Totally Tots that your son is celebrating a birthday this month – happy birthday!!
By Kellie on 07.07.09 5:12 pm
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