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Megaball Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker

With the unique Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere! You don’t need electricity, 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! 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. It’s ideal for Camping, Boating, Picnics, Parties, Travel...anywhere!
How to use the Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker

1. Fill the ice end with as much ice as possible, then add 1/2 cup of rock salt.(MEGA: Add 3/4 cup of rock salt). The lid should be hand tightened - do not use the wrench!
2. Mix up your ice cream ingredients in a container, then pour mix into the end with the metal cylinder, leaving about an inch for expansion at the top. Hand tighten the lid.
3. Have a ball! Shake, roll and pass it around as you mix and freeze the ingredients. Its not necessary to shake the ball...just motion will do it!
4. After about 10 minutes (15 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 5–10 more minutes. (15 for MEGA)
5. You now 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!
6. Important tips for using your Play & Freeze™ Ice Cream Maker:

· Directions and recipes are inside the Ball.
· Use cream instead of half ‘n’ 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, passing), its 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 minutes and you’re done. (15 for MEGA ball) .
· Use the provided plastic wrench to open the ball, but not to close it.

Here are some great recipes for the play and freeze ice cream maker
Basic Vanilla Ice Cream

1 pint of Half & Half*
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar

*Using whole cream makes a richer creamier ice cream. Using part milk and half and half makes a lighter ice cream, but takes longer to freeze.

Variations (add to vanilla recipe)

Butter Pecan
Beat softened or melted butter (1 tablespoon) in with 2 tbs cream and sugar until completely blended. Add 1/3 cup chopped pecans (plain or roasted).

Chocolate Chip
Add 1/3 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips or shaved chocolate.

Coffee
Increase sugar to ½ cup. Dissolve 1 ½ tablespoons instant coffee in smallest amount of very warm water. Add to base.

Cookies And Cream
Add ½ cup (about 8) crumbled chocolate cookies.

Egg Nog
Add 1 tablespoon brandy and 1 tablespoon rum. Dash nutmeg!

Frozen Yogurt
Place 2 cups of flavored or fruited yogurt into the metal cylinder, then PLAY AND FREEZE™ to the consistency you desire. Plain yogurt can also be used, just add 1/3 cup of sugar or 1 cup of honey. Fruit may be added instead of sweetener especially fruits canned in their own juices.

Fruit Sorbet
Pour 1 pint of fresh juice into a container, add sugar to taste, and mix well. Pour into metal cylinder, PLAY AND FREEZE™ to the consistency you desire.

Grasshopper
Add 2 tablespoons crème de menthe and 1/3 cup (about6) crumbled chocolate cookies (sandwich or wafer type).
Hot Cocoa Ice Cream
Mix 2 to 3 packets of hot cocoa mix with half and half in a container. Shake well, add to metal cylinder, PLAY AND FREEZE™.

Juice Slush
Pour 1 pint of sweetened or unsweetened juice or a combination of juices into the metal cylinder, and PLAY AND FREEZE™ to the consistency you desire.

Kahlua And Cream
Add 4 tablespoons Kahlua mid-way through freezing.

Milk and Jam
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of your favorite jam to the milk in a container, shake well. Pour into metal cylinder then PLAY AND FREEZE. Enjoy raspberry, strawberry etc. ice cream.
Mint Chocolate Chip
Add ¼ teaspoon mint extract and ¼ cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips (or shaved chocolate). Optional: add a few drops of green food coloring.

Peppermint
Add ¼ cup crushed peppermint candy. Optional: add a few drops red food coloring and/or 1/8 teaspoon mint extract.

Rum and Raisin
Soak 2 tablespoons raisins in 2 tablespoons rum for 30 minutes. Chop raisins, and then return to rum to continue soaking. Add toward the middle of freezing process.

Rum Coconut
Add 2 tablespoons rum and ¼ cup freshly grated coconut.

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