Liquid nitrogen is used to cool a creamy mixture at a rapid rate such that it precipitates super fine grained crystals of (nano) ice cream.

Recipe (for about 20 people or ½ gallon)

1 cup sugar

1 quart half-and-half

1 pint heavy cream

8 T vanilla

1 liter Liquid Nitrogen

Note: Wear protective wear as show in the video when making nano ice cream.

Researchers should cite this work as follows:

• Timothy J Miller, Kenny Schwartz (2016), "nano Ice Cream," https://nanohub.org/resources/24083.

  BibTex | EndNote

1. K-12
2. nano ice cream