Ice Cream in a Coffee Can

This old-fashioned ice cream method turns a simple science activity into a homemade frozen dessert.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1 cup half-and-half
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• Ice
• Rock salt

Directions

1. Pour whipping cream, half-and-half, sugar, and vanilla into a clean coffee can with a tight lid.
2. Place the small can inside a larger can.
3. Pack ice and rock salt around the smaller can.
4. Seal the larger can tightly.
5. Roll the can back and forth for about 20–30 minutes until the ice cream thickens.
6. Open carefully and stir before serving.