ice cream and sorbets

[isaac]

i just bought an ice cream maker and i am eager to make some ice cream or sorbet. anyone have any cool ideas or favs. they like?

isnt hte base of ice cream usually a vinalla sauce? at least that is what i remember when i was in pastry class. can i substitute the cream for milk?

thanks

[Suzanne]

Before I look into my files, let me tell you one of the easiest and most delicious desserts you can make in an ice cream machine:

Almond Milk Ice

1 liter almond milk (available in tetrapaks)
200 grams sugar, preferably superfine

Mix almond milk and sugar until sugar is dissolved. Place mixture in ice cream machine and process until frozen. Store in freezer. Let warm slightly before serving.

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I make this at home and it never fails to make people fall on the floor. You could probably scale it up in proportion. Have fun with your machine!

[cape chef]

The base for ice cream is not Vanilla sauce per say.

More of an anglaise, but I think I understand what you meant.

My favorite ice cream is vanilla bean ...simple but perfect.

Issac, their are many ways to prepare ice cream, but stay "natural"no gums or gelitine.

I usally steep slit vanilla beans in half and half.

I let this infuse in the fridge over night, then I ribbon my eggs with the sugar, a pinch of salt and pour in the vanilla cream slowly.

Then I scrape the pulp of the vanilla into the mix and off it goes to my ice cream machine.
cc

[nancya]

I'd like to recommend the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream Book. They have several different bases - but I don't think a custard base which is a nice alternative. The recipes however are wonderful and it's a fun read too!

[m brown]

there are great ice cream books out there, if i were you i'd pick some up and have fun.

[Kimmie]

One delicious book is "Gelato! Italian Ice Cream, Sorbetti & Granite"

Author: Pamela Sheldon Johns
112 Pages | Illustrated | Published June 2000 | Ten Speed Press | ISBN 1580081975

[Pete]

I have a great choc. ice cream recipe. I will search for it as soon as I get a break from my hectic week. This recipe is even better with a shot or 2 of bourbon in it.

[Athenaeus]

I do not have an ice-cream machine.

May I use these recipes to prepare it in those old-fashioned ice-cream boxes?

[cape chef]

~A~

Do you mean a iced, hand crank?

Yes you could, although you have to have stong biceps

[nancya]

Athenaeus...I much, much prefer the old fashioned crank machines over the new freezer container thingys. I would much prefer the best of both worlds....a professional ice cream freezer.

Nancy

[isaac]

i like the ice cream machine becasue it is convient for me. if i wanted the nostalgic feeling of making ice cream, i would do it the old fashioned way.

for the first time, i used the machine today. i made an orange sorbet. it tasted good. mom liked it.. we will see if dad likes it!

[panini]

isaac, tired of that enrober yet? I think you said you worked at a rest.? If you start making ice cream regularly you might want to try a hot/cold method. Its basically a split method... quasi creme anglaise , cooler overnight. You can make quantity and keep it for use. make your cooked base as normal and when it goes to the bin add 1/2 cold mix. You will be surprised at the difference in texture.
I'm with Pete, Choco Jack Daniels.

[cape chef]

Originally posted by isaac


for the first time, i used the machine today. i made an orange sorbet. it tasted good. mom liked it.. we will see if dad likes it!

Isaac,

With your style and heart, you will be a huge success

[isaac]

no, i haveny even GOT the enrobber yet. it is supposed to be here in 6 to 8 weeks. gives me some time to try to shop for some good chocolate



thanks cape chef!

[Athenaeus]

Ghhh Hmmmmm

I was having a really old fashioned system. When I say box, I mean box! You just have to stir the ice-crean with your spoon occasionally