How to Make Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Maker

Do you need instructions for making ice cream without an ice cream maker? While ice cream makers simplify the process, there are several ways you can make ice cream even if you don't have a machine.

Introduction

An ice cream machine stirs the ice cream mix constantly while it is freezing, to prevent ice crystals from forming. If you're making ice cream without a machine, you'll get a smoother result if you start with a custard based recipe, such as the ones you'll find on How to Make Vanilla Ice Cream, How to Make Chocolate Ice Cream, and How to Make Cookie Dough Ice Cream.

Step 1: How to Make Ice Cream in Your Freezer

What You Need to Make Ice Cream in Your Freezer

How to Make Ice Cream in Your Freezer

  1. Pour the custard mixture into the roasting pan.
  2. Freeze for 45 minutes.
  3. Remove from the freezer, and whisk thoroughly.
  4. Repeat every 30 minutes until the mixture is smooth and frozen. This will take 2-3 hours.
  5. Transfer to a covered container until ready to serve.

Step 2: How to Make Ice Cream in Plastic Bags

What You Need to Make Ice Cream in Plastic Bags

  • Ice cream custard, well chilled
  • 3/4 cup of salt
  • 2 cups of ice
  • 1 quart size resealable bag
  • 1 gallon size resealable bag

How to Make Ice Cream in Plastic Bags

  1. Put the ice cream mixture in the quart size bag and seal it securely.
  2. Put 2 cups of ice into the gallon bag.
  3. Add 3/4 cup salt to the ice.
  4. Place the sealed quart bag inside the gallon bag of ice and salt.
  5. Seal the gallon bag tightly.
  6. Rock the bag from side to side. You may want to wear gloves as the bag will be cold.
  7. It make take 10-15 minutes of shaking and rocking the bag to freeze the ice cream.
  8. Remove the quart bag and transfer the ice cream to a covered container until ready to serve.

Step 3: How to Make Ice Cream in Coffee Cans

What You Need to Make Ice Cream in Coffee Cans

  • Ice cream custard, well chilled
  • 2 cups of salt
  • 6 cups of ice
  • 1 pound coffee can, washed and dried.
  • 3 pound coffee can
  • Duct tape

How to Make Ice Cream in Coffee Cans

  1. Pour ice cream mixture into 1 pound coffee can.
  2. Seal can lid with duct tape.
  3. Place 1 pound can inside 3 pound can.
  4. Pack 3 cups ice and 1 cup salt around smaller can.
  5. Seal 3 pound can lid with duct tape
  6. Roll the can back and forth for 15 minutes.
  7. Open 3 pound canand dump ice and water.
  8. Dry small can and open.
  9. Wipe ice cream down from sides of can, and add any additional ingredients, such as cookie dough.
  10. Reseal the 1 pound can with duct tape, and repack it it with remaining ice and salt in 3 pound can.
  11. Reseal 3 pound can with duct tape.
  12. Roll for 10 more minutes.
  13. Transfer the ice cream to a covered container until ready to serve.

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