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If you are looking for an instruction manual for your ice cream maker, we have them, too! See this page. Directions for Making Homemade Low Fat*, Sugar-free Premium Ice CreamIngredients
Equipment
InstructionsStep 1 - Pre-Freeze your ice cream maker's gel container
the length of time needed to freeze the unit is between 6 hours and 22 hours. It depends on how cold your freezer is. If you have the room, just leave your freezer bowl in the freezer at all times. That way, you can take it out any time for immediate use. To determine whether the bowl is completely frozen, just shake it. If you don't hear liquid moving, it's frozen! Before freezing the bowl, wash and dry the bowl, then place the freezer bowl in the back of your freezer where it is coldest. (Note: Your freezer should be set to 0°F for most foods, including ice cream!)
Step 2 - Heat the milk, Stevia (in a prepared form like Truvia, it measures same as sugar; if you use another form, you will need do your own conversion) - or Splenda, if you prefer, and powdered milk
Step 3 - Separate 8 egg yolks
As noted in the ingredients, egg yolks are not fat free and do have 215 mg cholesterol per each egg yolk (so if this concerns you, you may want to try an egg substitute, like Egg Beaters or Better'N Eggs). Step 4 - Whip the egg yolks until thickened
Step 5 - Slowly add 1 cup of the hot milk mixture to the egg yolks
Step 6 - Pour the egg yolk mix into the pot of hot milk
Step 7 - Add the light cream and vanilla and refrigerate
Step 8 - Prepare the fruitWell, what kind of fat-free, sugar-free ice cream do you want? This is the time to decide! You can add almost any fruit you have! If you want vanilla, you already have it, just pop the mix into the maker. If you want chocolate ice cream, just add your favorite chocolate syrup, such as Hershey's or Nestle to the mixer in step 10 as it thickens! I still add the vanilla when I make chocolate - I think it makes a good combination, but you can leave it out, if you like.
To prepare the fruit just prepare it as you would for eating, then blend it in your food processor or blender for a few minutes. Here are some tips:
Step 9 - Mix the milk/cream mix with the fruit
Step 10 - Fire up the ice cream maker!
Now is the time to add the chocolate syrup, if you are making chocolate ice cream. I add about 1/2 cup of chocolate syrup - I use the Hersey's sugar free syrup, but both the variety and amount are a matter of personal taste preferences! You can tell when the ice cream is done, by simply checking the consistency through the opening on the top of the ice cream maker. You will also hear the motor straining, as the ice cream freezes. On some units, the directions with the maker tell you to let it work until the motor stalls and stops. When it is done, the ice cream should have a soft, creamy texture. If you want firmer, harder ice cream, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place it in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes before serving. Step 11 - Enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you make soft serve ice cream in a Cuisinart ice cream maker?Professional-quality soft ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and sherbet is now available right at home, with the Cuisinart® Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker. Not only does it make everyone's favorites, but with three built-in condiment dispensers, it makes them extra delicious!
Is it healthier to make your own ice cream?It's healthier
Not only will the ice cream you make with your own machine be far healthier than the stuff you buy in the store, it will also be far healthier than the "no-churn" ice cream recipes that are so popular these days.
What else can I use my ice cream maker for?why I think you'll feel the same once you have one of your own.. 1Ice Cream. ... . 2Cola Ice-E Slush. ... . 3Frozen Hot Chocolate. ... . 4Frozen Margaritas. ... . 5Frozen Yogurt. ... . 6Healthy Slushies. ... . 7Frozen Lemonade. ... . 8Gelato.. Why is my ice cream not thickening in my Cuisinart ice cream maker?If your mixture is not a soft-serve texture but still liquid and doesn't appear to be thickening up after 30-45 minutes, you may have a problem. Your mixture may not be have been cold enough, or the bowl not chilled fully. If you are using a machine that needs ice and salt, you may need to add more ice and/or salt.
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