Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker (Ice Cream Ball)
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Description of Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker (Ice Cream Ball)
With the unique Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere! You dont need electricity, just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other endthen have a ball as you shake it, pass it or roll it! The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar and vanilla. Try flavors from our recipe list included or make up your own. Made of durable materials, it's lightweight, portable and easy to clean. Its ideal for Camping, Boating, Picnics, Parties, Travel...anywhere!With the unique Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream while on camping trips, at picnics, barbecues, and many other places. You don't need electricity to make great tasting ice cream, but rather just add ice and rock salt in one end and ice cream mix in the other end. Then, have a ball as you shake it, pass it, or roll it around for 10 to 15 minutes. The ice cream mix can be as simple as cream, sugar, and vanilla or you can try a more adventurous flavor from the included recipe list or make up your own concoction. Made of durable advanced materials, the Ice Cream Ball is lightweight, portable, and easy to clean.
 Step 1, fill with ice. |  Step 2, mix up ingredients. |
 Step 3, shake it up. |  Step 4, enjoy. |
- Fill the ice end with as much ice as possible, then add 1/2 cup of rock salt to the pint size or 3/4 cup to the Mega size. The lid should be hand tightened--do not use the wrench.
- Mix up your ice cream ingredients in a container, then pour the mix into the end with the metal cylinder, leaving about one inch for expansion at the top. Hand tighten the lid.
- Have a ball! Shake, roll, and pass it around as you mix and freeze the ingredients. It's not necessary to shake the ball...just motion will do it.
- After about 10 minutes for the pint size and 15 minutes for the Mega ball, open the ice cream end using the included plastic wrench. Scrape the sides of the cylinder to mix up the ice cream using a plastic or wooden spoon (don't use a metal spoon as it will scratch the cylinder). Then check the ice end. Pour out the excess water and add more ice and up to 1/3 cup more rock salt to enhance the freezing ability. Close the lids securely and continue having a ball for approximately 5 to 10 more minutes (15 for the Mega).
- You will then have about a pint (or quart for the Mega ball) of delicious soft-serve ice cream. The consistency will vary based on the ice, your mix, the outside temperature, shaking frequency, etc. Once the ice cream is to the consistency of your liking, gently scoop it out and enjoy!
Important tips for using your Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker:
- Directions and recipes are inside the Ball.
- Use cream instead of half and half for richer tasting ice cream.
- Leave about an inch of space for expansion when you fill up the can with the ice cream mix.
- After 10 minutes (15 for Mega ball) of mixing (shaking, rolling, and passing), it is important to stir the ice cream mix (it freezes more around the can). Also, drain the water and refill with ice and additional rock salt. Have fun for another 10 to 15 minutes and you're done.
- Use the provided plastic wrench to open the ball, but not to close it.
Pint Size Details:
- Weight When Empty: 2 pounds
- Weight When Full: 7 pounds
- Ice Cream Capacity: 1 Pint/16 fl. oz.
- Approximate Prep Time: 20 minutes
Mega Size Details:
- Weight When Empty: 3 pounds
- Weight When Full: 9 to 10 pounds
- Ice Cream Capacity: 1 Quart/32 fl. oz.
- Approximate Prep Time: 30 minutes with cream, 35 minutes with half and half
What's in the Box?
Ice Cream Ball, recipe booklet
Manufacturer's Warranty
One-year warranty on manufacturing defects
Sports reviews of Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker (Ice Cream Ball)
Customer Review: AWESOME
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We had a blast with the product. In fact we want to get the mega. we kicked it around it kept us entertained. we plan on taking it on our camping trip too.Customer Review: This ball is great....lotsa fun!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Last year I gave this as a gift and it was a big hit and my plan is to give a couple more this year....its good for all ages and makes great stuff!Customer Review: Play and Ice Cream
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Great product. Play with the ball and make ice cream at the same time. It's fun and it works!Customer Review: Works great~Great fun~Just a couple of design flaws is all!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
We purchased the Mega Freeze & Play Ice Cream ball for our granddaughter & other kids who might join us on our camping trips. We finally had the opportunity to use it & we thought it did exactly what it's supposed to do - make ice cream! Our granddaughter wasn't the only one who got excited when I brought it out ~ most of the adults were just as fascinated & excited at the idea of actually making ice cream out at the campsite with no electricity & this funny looking ball contraption. The size of the ice wasn't an issue since we were camping the chests were full of small cubed ice. The ingredients were few - sugar, vanilla & heavy cream. But okay, after we filled it with ice, salt & ingredients it got kinda heavy but we had no problem gently rolling it around ~ everyone was more than happy to sit back in their chairs & roll it to each other, our granddaughter & others were perfectly content rolling around to each other, using either our hands or our feet, & we all took turns picking it up & shaking it around - it actually became a fun game! I'd prefilled the rock salt & forgot to pack more so I was unable to drain & reload the ice/salt as directed but you know what? In less than 30 minutes we had ICE CREAM, delicious ice cream at that! My granddaughter's amazement & joy when we opened that container was priceless, & the quart of rich, creamy, cold deliciousness was enough for 4 generous portions with enough for everyone to taste a bite or two. My only issues (& the reason for 4 stars instead of 5) are the hardness & design of the outer plastic - I wish it were a bit softer & I wish the design was bit less deep cutaway grooves & more of a smaller texture to make gripping & rolling a bit easier. Yeah I can see how adults & children who need instant gratification with a bit less effort might find this more trouble than it's worth but everyone in our group from our 6 year old granddaughter to her 60 year old aunt "had a ball" ~ I'll definitely pack it & use it again & again!!!Customer Review: Easy & delicious!
Sport shop rating: 4 Stars
I don't understand all of the difficulties others had with this. We've made ice cream twice since receiving this as a gift 3 days ago with great results and no problems. My kids basically rolled it back & forth on the living room floor. When the timer went off, I'd take it and scrape it. Yes, it was a little difficult scraping/stirring the mixture, but with a silicone spatula and a little persistence it worked fine. The part in the directions where it says to leave room for expansion is important - I left a good 2 inches of space at the top. I can see it making scraping very messy if it was filled to the top. The first time we only had enough ice to fill it half way and it still worked fine. Yes, it's a little soft right out of the ball, but the product description does say "soft serve ice cream." If you really want "hard" ice cream, just put it in the freezer for a while.
The second time we made coffee ice cream using a recipe from the web site. I used a mixture of heavy cream and half & half and it was absolutely delicious! My daughter loved it so much she begged to have what little was left for breakfast. :-)