Found these PlanB. Not sure if they are what you are thinking of but may trigger some memories.

• Three-Ingredient Condensed Milk Ice Cream

• Carnation Milk Home Made Ice cream

• Homemade ice cream (1950's recipe) from ABC with powdered milk

Thanks RnR I will check those out --

No they don't ring a bell --RnR

This used to be a quickie treat for us as kids PlanB:

1 can evaporated milk

1 cup icing sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla essence 

Blend until it becomes nice and thick

Freeze overnight (or only a couple of hours if you want a softer ice cream)

Add any topping you like..

The home made ice-cream I loved as a kid was made with evaporated milk. I have never tasted a commercially made ice-cream as nice as that. My mum never made it though, neighbours did, so I have no recipes.

I bought some Condensed milk the other day I now have to find some recipe and try it out  -- I will let you know when I do it and what it was like

I make the 3 ingredient ice cream. 1 can of condensed milk, 600ml of thickened cream and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

Open the can in readiness, whip the cream as close as possible to turning it to butter, fold in the condensed milk and vanilla extract.

Pour into a tray lined with greaseproof paper and enough length to eventually fold over the top of the set icecream. Freeze overnight.

I cut mine into blocks and individually wrap them in cling wrap and put back into the freezer for use later.

WARNING - If cutting, speed is of the essence as it melts quickly.

Here's a cooking hint for those who need it (I do).

Do you love Capsicum in salads but have a problem with repetitive gas (burping) for the rest of the day.

HINT: Eat capsicums with Natural Greek Style yoghurt, problem fixed.

Do you love fried onions, raw onions, or onions in stir frys or casseroles.

HINT: To use, place the cut or diced onions in a microwave proof container, cover with water and cook on high 3 mins for a medium whole sized onion.  This will improve Lasagne and Spaghetti Bolognese as it is n't over powered by the taste of the onion.

My mother used to make a version of ice-cream made from powdered milk....Strewth it was awful...closest thing it got to being like any sort of ice cream was as a variety of milk ice blocks.

JANE THIS IS AN UP-DATED VERSION FOR CARNATION MILK ICE CREAM JUST DON'T USE THE LIGHT CARNATION MILK OR THE VANILLA BEAN (USE VANILLA LIKE IN THE OLD DAYS). 

CARNATION MILK ICE CREAM WHICH IS PART  FROZEN & THEN RE-WHIPPED.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons powdered gelatine60ml

(1/4 cup) cold water

1 x 375ml light & creamy evaporated milk (Carnation brand)

1 vanilla bean, spliT

80ml(1/3 cup) light thickened cream

Method

Step 1 Sprinkle gelatine over the water in a small heatproof jug. Place jug in a small saucepan of simmering water and whisk with a fork until gelatine dissolves. Set aside for 2 minutes to cool slightly.

Step 2 Combine evaporated milk and vanilla bean in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in gelatine mixture. Set aside for 15 minutes to cool.

Step 3 Use an electric beater to whisk the cream in a small bowl until frothy.

Step 4 Use tongs to remove the vanilla bean from the milk mixture. Use a sharp knife to scrape seeds from vanilla bean into the milk mixture. Discard bean. Use an electric beater to whisk the milk mixture in a large bowl until frothy. Gradually pour in cream and whisk until combined.

Step 5 Pour mixture into a 2L (8-cup) capacity shallow metal container. Cover with foil and place in the freezer for 3 hours or until just set.

Step 6 Roughly break up ice-cream with a large metal spoon and transfer to a bowl. Beat with an electric beater until smooth and doubled in size. Quickly return to container. Cover with foil and freeze for another 4 hours or until firm. Scoop into serving glasses to serve.

Thank you all and aslo thanks Sandi as that sounds like it might be very close -- I will give it a go  ( I am an ice cream addict)