Fun Fractions from Hershey's - Recipe Page
Here is a fun food activity that can also be used as a math lesson. How so? This recipe for Hershey's Homemade Ice Cream makes six one-cup servings. But what if you have a small family...or a really hungry daddy? Hershey's would like to give you a visual lesson on fractions and also give you a yummy treat. Are you up for the challenge?
Ingredients:
- 5 eggs
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cans condensed milk
- 6 cups Hershey's Chocolate Milk
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
- 3 oz. semi-sweet melted chocolate
Preparation:
Wash hands. Beat eggs. Add sugar and mix well. Add condensed milk, chocolate milk, melted chocolate, and vanilla one ingredient at a time, stirring well after each addition. Mix until smooth. Pour directly into ice cream mixer or machine. For best results let ice cream freeze over night.
Makes approximately 6 one-cup servings.
Nutrition information per serving (using 2% milk):
Total calories: 492; Fat calories: 111; Sugar: 76 g; Total carbohydrates: 40 g; Total fat: 13 g; Saturated fat: 7 g; Cholesterol: 381 mg; Protein: 14 g; Total carbohydrates: 71 g; Fiber: 1 g; Sodium: 203 mg; Calcium: 52%; Vitamin A: 15%; Vitamin D: 25%; Iron: 4%
Now it's your turn:
- Worksheet #1 Change the recipe to feed 3 people.
- Worksheet #2 Change the recipe to feed 12 people.
Reprinted with permission.
