Recipes > Desserts > Ice CreamApril 16, 2008

Ice Cream in a Can

We make ice cream in a can all the time at family get togethers. Here's our basic recipe:

Ingredients*

  • 1 cup milk (2% or whole)
  • 1 cup cream
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 3/4 cup rock salt
  • ice
*For each can

Directions

  1. Combine first four ingredients in a small can (metal baby formula cans work well for this).
  2. Stir together until sugar completely dissolves.
  3. Place lid tightly on can, and place in a larger can (coffee can size works well for this).
  4. Layer in 1/3 cup ice and 1/4 cup rock salt until full (no more than 3/4 cup salt).
  5. Roll around on the ground for 10 to 15 minutes (this can be lots of fun as a team effort). Check ice cream (probably want to stir/scrape sides so it will freeze more evenly).
  6. Roll for another 10 to 15 minutes. You can add mix-ins (fruit, toppings, etc.) when you check the ice cream or just use as a topping when it's done.

By Brionne

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