Can Ice Cream never fails to be a special event for children. But, it is also a messy activity and one that requires extra help. A parent volunteer should be on hand the day you plan this. Since eggs should be cooked before eating, we recommend you use the following vanilla custard recipe. You need to prepare this in advance.
Children can pound ice cubes in a cloth bag with a hammer to crush ice.
Cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture thickens. Mix a small amount of hot milk mixture with the beaten eggs. Combine the two mixtures and stir over heat, cooking for one minute. Put the lid on the can. Set the filled can inside a three-pound shortening can with a tightly sealed, plastic lid.