Ice cream at home? Simply and easily!
How to choose the right ice cream maker for your home?
There are several types of ice cream makers. Which one to choose is up to you:
- semi-automatic. The walls of the bowl contain refrigerant, which is pre-frozen. Therefore, before making ice cream in it, place it in the freezer for 12-15 hours. The minimum temperature in it should not be higher than minus 16-18 ° C, otherwise the refrigerant will not freeze. Or keep the bowl in the freezer at all times so you don't waste time freezing. In the process, when the ice cream maker thickens the mixture, transfer the contents to another bowl and freeze to an optimal consistency. Wash the ice cream bowl and put it back in the freezer;
- automatic (compressor) has a built-in cooling system, so the container does not need to be cooled. The mixture of ingredients is placed in a bowl and after 30-40 minutes the ice cream is ready.
Bowl volume and material
The amount of prepared ice cream depends on the volume of the container. The automatic ice cream maker makes several portions in a row. Semi-automatic - only one. After cooking, the bowl should be chilled for at least 8 hours. Therefore, for a family of 2-4 people, choose an ice cream maker designed to prepare 1 or more liters of delicacies.
The body and bowl of the ice cream maker are made:
- made of metal that is more expensive than a plastic device, but more durable;
- food grade plastic - with an original design and a large selection of colors.
Additional functions
When choosing an ice cream maker, pay attention to the presence of a timer in the device and a sound signal or light indicator. They will notify you when the ice cream is finished.
It is convenient and interesting to observe the process of preparing a treat through the viewing window.
Some models of ice cream makers have the function of making yoghurt.
5 easy ice cream recipes for an ice cream maker
Vanilla ice cream
Ingredients:
- milk - 50 g,
- cream - 3 cups,
- condensed milk - 250 g,
- eggs - 2 pcs.,
- sugar - 2 tbsp. l.,
- gelatin - 1 tsp,
- vanillin - 3 packs.
Preparation:
- grind egg yolks with sugar,
- dilute with milk and cream,
- stirring continuously, bring to a boil over low heat, but do not boil,
- cool to room temperature,
- soak gelatin in cold water,
- when it swells, pour in a little hot milk,
- pour into the egg-milk mixture,
- add condensed milk and cool to room temperature,
- mix with whipped egg whites, add vanilla sugar,
- put the resulting mass in an ice cream maker.
Quick vanilla ice cream
Ingredients:
- condensed milk - 600 g,
- cream - 184 ml,
- condensed milk - 170 g,
- vanilla extract - 3 tbsp. l.
Preparation:
- whisk milk, cream, condensed milk and vanilla extract,
- pour the mass into an ice cream maker and cook for 30 minutes,
- transfer to container and freeze until firm.
Lemon curd ice cream
Ingredients:
- lemon - 2 pcs.,
- cottage cheese - 325 g,
- custard - 500 g,
- Greek yogurt - 300 g.
Preparation:
- squeeze lemon juice
- mix half of the juice with cottage cheese,
- whisk the lemon curd, custard and Greek yogurt,
- mix the mass with the second part of the juice and grated zest of 1 lemon,
- pour into an ice cream maker and cook for 25 minutes,
- place the ice cream in a container and freeze in the freezer.
Ice cream "Milk cocktail"
Ingredients:
- strawberries - 227 g,
- banana - 3 pcs.,
- Greek yogurt - 250 g
- honey - 2 tbsp. l,
- milk - 200 ml.
Preparation:
- cut ripe bananas,
- whisk the above ingredients,
- define the mass in an ice cream maker and cook for 25 minutes,
- transfer to a container and freeze in the freezer.
Light ice cream with chocolate pieces
Ingredients:
- dark chocolate - 250 g,
- milk - 2 tbsp. l,
- custard - 500 g,
- vanilla extract - 1 tbsp. l.
Preparation:
- melt 200 g of chocolate and add milk,
- mix vanilla extract with custard,
- combine all the ingredients and pour into an ice cream maker,
- cook ice cream for 25 minutes,
- chop 50 g of chocolate,
- mix the resulting mass,
- place the treat in a container and freeze in the freezer.
Store ice cream in one piece without dividing into portions. Preferably in a plastic container with a closed lid so that the treat does not absorb foreign odors. The optimum storage temperature is around 0 ° C.
Now you know how to choose an ice cream maker and popular ice cream recipes. What recipes for delicious ice cream do you know?
You can order an ice cream maker by calling (044) 206 206 9 - the call from the website is free.
Want to experiment and enjoy your favorite desserts? See how easy it is with a good ice cream maker!
