Did you know that Washington’s favorite dessert was ice cream?

Take a break from the summer heat and learn to make your own “creamed ice,” inspired by eighteenth century recipes. Learn all about the history of ice cream in early America, including the unique flavorings and how this delicate treat was made.

Museum educators will guide you through a 45-minute process of making individual servings using the supplies listed below.

Supplies (per serving):
• 2 small plastic or sandwich-sized freezer bags
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream (Note: For non-dairy options, try substituting the milk and heavy cream portions with coconut milk and almond milk; this may require in more “freezing” time)
• 2 tablespoons sugar (small granulated sugar preferred over raw or larger chunks of sugar)
• 6 tablespoons kosher or rock salt (larger chunks preferred over smaller granulated saltfrom your salt shaker)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 gallon-sized freezer bag OR a round, empty coffee can with lid
• Ice (about 2-3 cups)
• Gloves, oven mitts, or a hand towel to hold the outside of each bag or coffee can (which will get cold quickly!)
• A spoon to eat it! (And a bowl if you’d like to share!)
• Mix-ins such as chocolate chips, chopped strawberries, blueberries, other fruits, food-grade essential oils, or pre-crushed cookies (optional)

Image: Journal of the American Revolution, (https://allthingsliberty.com/2014/03/washington-father-of-two-scoops/)

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