Homemade Ice Cream In A Coffee Can Recipe

Name: Homemade Ice Cream In A Coffee Can
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup rock salt; 1 pint half-and-half; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons sugar; for flavored ice cream; 3 tablespoons of your favorite flavor instant pudding mix; 1/3 cup fruit (such as, bananas, strawberries, peaches); 3 of your favorite cookies, crushed into pea-size pieces; 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1/2 cup rock salt
1 pint half-and-half
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons sugar
for flavored ice cream
3 tablespoons of your favorite flavor instant pudding mix
1/3 cup fruit (such as, bananas, strawberries, peaches)
3 of your favorite cookies, crushed into pea-size pieces
1/4 cup finely chopped nuts

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Additional supplies needed: A 1 lb coffee can and a 3 lb coffee can.
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Mix the first three basic ingredients together (not including rock salt) and pour into the one pound coffee can. Add flavorings if desired. Place the lid on securely and set inside the three pound can.
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Add ice, and alternate layers of ice and salt outside the small can and inside the large can. When totally full, secure the lid on the large can. You may wish to add duct tape for good measure.
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Now here comes the fun part! Place a sheet on the floor or wrap the can in a large towel. Let party guests roll the can back and forth for at least 10 minutes. Open the cans and check the ice cream.
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If it is not starting to freeze, replace lids and roll 10 minutes more. The ice cream should be frozen to the sides and bottom of the can. If not thick enough, place in freezer and check every 10 minutes or so.
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Note: This recipe can be effected by temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors, so make a trial run before attempting in a group setting.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup rock salt, 1 pint half-and-half, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 1/3 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Homemade Ice Cream In A Coffee Can falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

Homemade Ice Cream In A Coffee Can

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