Homemade Ice Cream in a Coffee Can

Name: Coffee Can Homemade Ice Cream Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 1-pound coffee can with lid; 1 3-pound coffee can with lid; 1 pint of half and half (milk can be used instead); 1 egg, beaten (optional); 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 tablespoons of chocolate syrup, or 1/4 cup of strawberries

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4 to 6 servings

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Nothing brings back memories of lazy, carefree summer days as a kid like making (and eating!) homemade ice cream. And the best part is, you don't need a fancy expensive ice cream maker to do it. Save that empty coffee can and you'll have a refreshing and delicious warm weather activity any kid (or adult) will love to help pass the dog days of summer.

You will need two empty coffee cans with lids: a one-pound can and a larger, 3-pound can that the smaller one will fit inside. You will also need rock salt.

1 pint half and half
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons chocolate syrup, optional, for topping
1/4 cup strawberries, optional, for topping

Add all of the ingredients to the 1-pound coffee can; mix well. Put the lid on the coffee can and secure with duct tape. Place the 1-pound coffee can into the 3-pound can. Surround with crushed ice and rock salt and place the lid on the 3-pound coffee can.
Have your kids sit on the ground and roll back and forth 3 to 4 feet apart. Roll for 8 to 10 minutes. (The kids can kick the can back and forth as well.)
Check to see if the ice cream is hard; if it isn't, replace the lid, add more ice and rock salt. Roll for another 8 mins.
Remove the lid to the 1-pound can and serve in bowls.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
177	Calories
9g	Fat
21g	Carbs
4g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4 to 6
Amount per serving
Calories	177
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 6g	30%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 61mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	7%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Total Sugars 20g
Protein 4g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 91mg	7%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 119mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.