This Is the Most Fun Way to Make Homemade Ice Cream

Kids will love this interactive ice cream maker!

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June 15, 2021

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Summer is finally here, which, amongst many other things, brings to mind the joys of frozen desserts and spending time outdoors. If you’re looking for an active project to get your kids away from the screen and, instead, playing outside (and you think a treat of homemade ice cream would entice them), we’ve found the perfect gadget. YayLabs SoftShell Ice Cream Balls takes the work of making homemade ice cream out of the kitchen and turns the process into a game.

After adding cream, sugar and a flavoring to one side of the ball and ice and rock salts, which can all be purchased separately, to the other, you and your kids just need to play your way to homemade ice cream. After about 20 to 30 minutes of shaking and rolling, YayLabs promises delicious ice cream that is easy to scoop out and serve.

The company also ensures that this ball is made from durable, food-safe and BPA-free materials, so you can make you and your kids ice cream with peace of mind. Plus, the gadget is dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.

This quart-sized ball will make enough ice cream for the whole family to enjoy. But, even if you run out, more ice cream is just 30 minutes of play time away.

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