Directions

Here's the scoop!

With the unique YayLabs! Ice Cream Ball™, 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 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!

Also check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for more tips on having fun making ice cream.

Add ice to bottom of ball 1. Fill the ice end with as much ice as possible, then add a 1/2 cup of rock salt.
(Quart: 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 separate 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. It's not necessary to shake the ball...any motion will do it!

Caution: DO NOT KICK OR THROW! This could result in injury or damage and is not covered under warranty. We suggest parental supervision when children are using the Ice Cream Ball.

4. After about 10 minutes (15 for the Quart 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 and add more ice and up to 1/3 cup more rock salt to enhance the freezing ability. (CAUTION: Contents are very cold). Close the lids securely by hand—do not use the wrench—and continue having a ball for approximately 5–10 more minutes. (15 for the Quart ball)

Enjoy the ice cream 5. You now have about a pint (or quart) 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 Ice Cream Ball:

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 the Quart ball) of mixing (shaking, rolling, passing), it's important to stir the ice cream mix (it freezes more around the can). Also refill with ice and additional rock salt. Have fun for another 10 minutes and you’re done (15 for the Quart ball).
Use the provided plastic wrench to open the ball, but not to close it.

Caution: DO NOT KICK OR THROW! This could result in injury and/or damage and is not covered under warranty. We suggest parental supervision when children are using the Ice Cream Ball.

Warranty: One year from date of purchase, to the original purchaser, against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Specifically excluded is damage resulting from kicking or dropping.