Coffee Can Ice Cream
Creamy and refreshing, this no-churn coffee can ice cream combines rich coffee flavor with a smooth texture, perfect for hot days or dessert gatherings. Its simple method makes it suitable for all skill levels and can be customized with nuts or fruit for added texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine milk, whipping cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and optional nuts or fruit in a clean 1-pound coffee can with a tight-fitting lid.
- Secure the lid with tape for extra security.
- Place the 1-pound can inside a 3-pound coffee can with a tight-fitting lid.
- Pack crushed ice around the smaller can and pour almost 1 cup of rock salt over the ice.
- Put the lid on the 3-pound can.
- Roll the can back and forth on the floor or sidewalk for 10 minutes.
- Carefully remove the inside can, ensuring no salt solution drops into the ice cream.
- Stir the ice cream mixture with a rubber spatula.
- Replace the lid on the small can.
- Drain the ice water and nest the cans inside each other.
- Pack more ice and salt around the cans.
- Roll back and forth for 5 more minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).