Ice Cream in a Can
Transform your kitchen into a playful ice cream parlor with this inventive and fun "Ice Cream in a Can" recipe! Perfect for summer days or entertaining kids, this no-churn dessert requires no special equipment—just a few simple ingredients and some creative shaking! Made with rich heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and a hint of vanilla, the mixture is sealed in a small can and placed inside a larger can filled with ice and salt. The magic happens as you shake and roll the can, freezing the creamy mixture into a luscious homemade ice cream in minutes. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and serving up to four scoops of personalized indulgence, this DIY ice cream is the ultimate hands-on treat. Serve it immediately for a soft-serve texture or freeze for a firmer result—either way, it’s a delightfully frosty experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 4 cups Ice
- 1 cup Salt (rock or coarse salt recommended)
- 1 piece Small clean can or container with a tight-fitting lid (such as an empty coffee can, about 1 quart)
- 1 piece Large clean can or container with a tight-fitting lid (such as an empty coffee can, about 3-4 quarts)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, whole milk, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the cream mixture into the small can or container. Secure the lid tightly to prevent any leaks.
Place the small can inside the larger can. Surround the smaller can with ice and sprinkle the salt evenly over the top of the ice.
Secure the lid of the large can tightly. Shake the large can vigorously for 10-15 minutes, pausing occasionally to check the consistency of the ice cream.
Once the mixture has thickened to your desired ice cream consistency, carefully open the cans. Rinse the exterior of the small can with water to remove any salt before opening.
Serve the ice cream immediately for a soft-serve texture, or transfer it to a freezer-safe container and freeze for an additional hour for a firmer texture. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
441 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.3 g | 27% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 18795 mg | 817% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 1.5 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 81 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
