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    Home » Recipes » Frozen Treats

    Published: Jun 21, 2021 Modified: May 8, 2023 by Nicole This post may contain affiliate links.

    Toasted Marshmallow Mason Jar Ice Cream

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    This toasted marshmallow ice cream will have you swooning in no time. Made with actually toasted marshmallows and in the convenience of a mason jar, it's easy, portable, and perfect for snacking during those hot summer days.

    a toasted marshmallow in front of a mason jar filled with toasted marshmallow ice cream

    I love mason jar ice creams and have been experimenting a lot lately with different flavor combinations. This one right here is a true winner. It's absolutely perfect for any occasion because it's a sweet treat you can't beat. Serve it up with chocolate syrup and you've got yourself a perfect dessert for one. No sharing is required.

    If you love toasted marshmallows (and who doesn't?) Then this roasted marshmallow ice cream recipe is perfect because it's just the right balance of toasty, sweet, creamy, and chewy.

    For more fun with marshmallows, make sure to check out my Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff, Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies, Oreo Bundt Cake with Marshmallow Icing, and Quick Microwave Smores.

    Why this Recipe Works

    1. It's easy. Just add everything to a mason jar and shake. This recipe is perfect for at home summer activities with the kids.
    2. It's perfect for single servings. No need to whip up a large batch of ice cream when you can just make a single treat and call it a day. Perfect for those of us that don't eat ice cream too often.
    3. The kids can do the hard parts! What I love most is that I can grab a few mason jars toast a handful of marshmallows in the oven and then get my kids to do the shaking. They love helping out with these ice creams and helping me to come up with new flavors.
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    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🍽 Equipment Needed
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Recipe Tips
    • 💭 FAQs
    • 📖 Recipe
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    ingredients needed for toasted marshmallow ice cream

    🥘 Ingredients

    Heavy Cream- This is the base of our ice cream and will make it nice and creamy. If you have to choose between different heavy whipping cream options, always go for the higher fat percentage because it yields a much creamier result.

    Sugar- We only need a little granulated sugar to help sweeten our ice cream.

    Vanilla- Adding vanilla extract will help to enhance the flavors in our recipe.

    Large Marshmallows- We will be toasting these in the oven, but you can also just use 2-3 tablespoon of marshmallow fluff if you don't want your marshmallows to be toasted.

    🍽 Equipment Needed

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    • Mason Jar
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Small Bowl
    • Baking Sheet
    • Aluminum Foil 

    🔪 Instructions

    Check out how to make toasted marshmallow mason jar ice cream with these simple step-by-step instructions:

    Turn your oven onto high broil and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

    Place 4 large marshmallows in the center of the pan and broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes or until toasted to your liking. Pay careful attention as they will go from golden to burnt really fast.

    4 toasted marshmallows on a foil lined baking sheet

    Once roasted, smash them in a bowl and set them aside.

    Pour your heavy cream into the mason jar.

    bowls of sugar vanilla and toasted marshmallow fluff next to jar of heavy cream

    Add in the granulated sugar.

    Add in vanilla extract and the smashed cooled marshmallows.

    all ingredients for toasted marshmallow flavored ice cream in a mason jar

    Close the lid to the jar tightly and shake well for 3-5 minutes or until the liquid has thickened.

    mason jar ice cream mixture in a sealed mason jar with a toasted marshmallow in front

    Open the lid and dip a spoon in. Hold the spoon upside down. You want the liquid to not drip (one or two drips is fine) but it should cling well to the spoon.

    spoon held above mason jar to show thick ice cream mixture not running

    Then close the lid to the mason jar and place it into the freezer for 3 hours before eating.

    aerial view of toasted marshmallow ice cream in a mason jar

    🍴 Recipe Tips

    Making mason jar ice cream is so easy a kid can do it (and mine do). What you should remember is that a pint sized jar is perfect because there is plenty of space for the ice cream to move around and thicken as you shake the jar. Too small of a jar will result in less room so it will be much harder to mix everything up.

    When you first start shaking the jar you will notice there is plenty of sloshing around, but depending on how fast or hard you're shaking the jar you may notice that within 1-2 minutes the liquid is moving less until there is no sloshing. You want to stop at this point. When you can noticeably feel and hear that the liquid is moving much less than it was, stop.

    To overmix your ice cream will result in separation which is actually how you make your own butter...which is not what we are trying to do.

    You will be able to open the lid, dip a spoon in, and hold it up. The spoon should remain coated in cream and have no drips (one or two small ones is fine, just don't let it roll off the spoon like chicken broth). Once your ice cream in a mason jar can do this, close the lid and place it in the freezer to chill for a few hours.

    💭 FAQs

    What's the difference between heavy cream and heavy whipping cream?

    The two are practically the same thing and are easily interchangeable in recipes without any noticeable difference. The biggest difference is the fat content as one is easier to whip than the other, but both are great and will work in this recipe.

    aerial view of a spoonful of toasted marshmallow ice cream resting over the top of the mason jar with an ice cream scoop and other tools next to it

    More great frozen treat recipes to try

    • Strawberry Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Vanilla Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Peanut Butter Mason Jar Ice Cream
    • Peanut Butter and Jelly Mason Jar Ice Cream

    📖 Recipe

    Toasted Marshmallow Mason Jar Ice Cream
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    Toasted Marshmallow Mason Jar Ice Cream

    This toasted marshmallow ice cream will have you swooning in no time. Made with actually toasted marshmallows, and in the convenience of a mason jar, it's easy, portable, and perfect for snacking during those hot summer days.
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Freezing Time 3 hours hrs
    Total Time 3 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Servings: 1 person
    Calories: 323kcal
    Cost Recipe $0.59
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    Equipment

    • Mason Jar
    • Measuring Cups
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Baking Sheet
    • Aluminum Foil or parchment paper

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Heavy cream ($0.50)
    • 1 Tablespoon Granulated sugar ($0.01)
    • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract ($0.04)
    • 2-4 large Marshmallows ($0.04)
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Turn your oven on to High Broil. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
    • Place your large marshmallows in the center of the baking sheet and broil for 1-3 minutes or until toasted to your liking. Be careful as they can burn quickly. Smash marshmallows and set aside.
    • Measure your heavy cream and pour it into a pint sized mason jar.
    • Add your sugar to the jar.
    • Add the vanilla extract and marshmallows.
    • Close the lid to the jar nice and tightly.
    • Shake the jar really good for about 3 minutes. You'll feel the texture within the jar change slightly and the mix should be thick enough to cling to a spoon when dipped, without running off more than a drop of two.
    • Place the jar in the freezer and let it freeze for at least 3 hours before eating.

    Notes

    Recipe Tips

    What you should remember is that a pint sized jar is perfect because there is plenty of space for the ice cream to move around and thicken as you shake the jar. Too small of a jar will result in less room so it will be much harder to mix everything up.
    When you first start shaking the jar you will notice there is plenty of sloshing around, but depending on how fast or hard you're shaking the jar you may notice that within 1-2 minutes the liquid is moving less until there is no sloshing. You want to stop at this point.
    When you can noticeably feel and hear that the liquid is moving much less than it was, stop. To overmix your ice cream will result in separation which is actually how you make your own butter...which is not what we are trying to do. You will be able to open the lid, dip a spoon in, and hold it up. The spoon should remain coated in cream and have no drips (one or two small ones is fine, just don't let it roll off the spoon like chicken broth).
    Once your ice cream in a mason jar can do this, close the lid and place it in the freezer to chill for a few hours.
    This ice cream in a jar is good for up to 6 months when kept sealed in the freezer. However, once you open the jar and thaw the ice cream enough to eat, I do not recommend re-freezing it. This ice cream is best enjoyed in one sitting.

    Nutritional Information

    Serving: 1jar | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21.7g | Saturated Fat: 13.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5.5g | Trans Fat: 0.7g | Cholesterol: 67.8mg | Sodium: 28.6mg | Potassium: 70.4mg | Sugar: 23.7g | Vitamin A: 246.6IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 41.4mg | Iron: 0.1mg
    Author NicoleDurham
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
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