Poorman's Ice Cream
Poorman's Ice Cream is a easy American recipe that serves 4. 265 calories per serving. Recipe by B. Dylan Hollis on YouTube.
Prep: 2 hrs 10 min | Cook: PT0M | Total: 2 hrs 20 min
Cost: $4.74 total, $1.19 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 can (12 oz / 354 ml) Evaporated Milk (chilled overnight)
- 1.5 cups Powdered Sugar (sifted)
- 0.25 cup Nilla Wafer Crumbs (crushed Nilla vanilla wafers)
Instructions
Chill Ingredients
Place the can of evaporated milk in the refrigerator overnight (or at least 2 hours) and also chill the mixing bowl.
Time: PT2H
Whisk Milk with Sugar and Nilla
Pour the chilled evaporated milk into the chilled bowl, add the powdered sugar and crushed Nilla wafers, then whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes thick, foamy, and roughly doubles in volume.
Time: PT5M
First Freeze
Transfer the whipped mixture to a shallow, airtight container and place it in the freezer for at least 1 hour, until it is firm but still scoopable.
Time: PT1H
Second Whisk
Remove the container from the freezer and whisk the mixture again for about 2 minutes to restore a smooth, creamy texture.
Time: PT5M
Final Set (Optional)
Return the mixture to the freezer for another hour, or until fully set, then serve straight from the freezer or let sit 5 minutes to soften slightly.
Time: PT1H
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 265
- Protein
- 3 g
- Carbohydrates
- 65 g
- Fat
- 5 g
- Fiber
- 0 g
Dietary info: Vegetarian
Allergens: Milk, Gluten
Last updated: April 15, 2026








