Tin Can Ice Cream

Prep: 10 min Cuisine: American

A fun and simple homemade ice cream made using a tin can, perfect for kids and outdoor gatherings, with creamy vanilla flavor and optional nuts or fruit mix-ins.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • nuts or fruit as desired

Instructions

  1. Put all ingredients in a 1-pound coffee can with a tight-fitting plastic lid.
  2. Place the lid on the can and put it in a large #10 can, also with a plastic lid.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

409 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.7g 9% DV
Total Fat 19.4g 25% DV
Carbs 41.5g 15% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 15.4g 31% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 91mg 4% DV
Potassium 364mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 29.8mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 150.5mcg 17% DV
Vitamin C 13.1mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4% DV
Calcium 138.5mg 11% DV
Iron 2mg 11% DV
Contains Milk

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).

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