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How to Make an Ice Bowl

Learn how to make an ice bowl for your next party! It's a stylish addition that will keep desserts cold longer. Plus, you can add colorful decorative accents like fresh herbs or edible flowers to customize.
Prep Time15 minutes
Freezing Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Decoration
Cuisine: World
Keyword: how to make an ice bowl
Servings: 1 bowl
Calories: 76kcal
Author: Cindy

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cold water distilled or filtered water recommended

Decorations (optional)

  • orange slices or lemon slices or sliced strawberries
  • fresh thyme or fresh rosemary

Instructions

  • Set aside a 1-quart bowl and a 2 1/2 - 3 quart bowl. When the smaller bowl is placed inside the larger one, there should be a 1/2-3/4 inch gap.
  • Fasten the bowls together with two stiff rubber bands. This step prevent the inner bowl from floating up when the water goes in.
  • Insert the optional decorations into the gap between the bowls, arranging them to your liking.
  • Put the cold water into a measuring cup with a spout. Slowly dribble water in between the bowls until it comes up to 1/4-inch below the rim.
  • Freeze for 6 hours or more until the bowl has fully solidified.
  • To unmold, fill the inner bowl with hot tap water. Wait 10 seconds or more and then lift it out. Then turn the outer bowl upside down and run hot water on top (holding the ice bowl in place with your fingertips to avoid dropping it). After a few seconds, the ice bowl will slide out. Keep the ice bowl frozen until serving.

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Notes

  • Water: If you use tap water or spring water, the bowl will have a cloudy look. If you use filtered water or distilled water, the look will be more clear. 
  • Multiple Bowls: If you'd like to make multiple ice bowls at the same time, this can be easily done as long as you have multiple sets of mixing bowls for molding.
  • Make Ahead: You can make ice bowls weeks ahead of time, storing in a airtight container to minimize freezer burn. Most decorations will discolor after several days, although orange slices and lemon slices will last up to one week. 

Nutrition

Calories: 76kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 0.2g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 2mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin C: 0.8mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg | Net Carbs: 19g