Showing posts with label Frozen treats. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Frozen treats. Show all posts
The other day my sister Cindy and I went to the local hardware store to buy some canning jars. We were going to be canning applesauce, and I needed 1/2-pint jars. When I lived in the U.K. I had some really lovely Weck canning jars, but of course all of that got left behind when I moved back to Canada.
When we were on our way to the checkout with our case of jars what did we spy with our little eyes! Something new that we had never seen before!
The Dash My Pint Ice Cream Maker. I am quite familiar with Dash products. I own a few of them. I have some of their mini waffle makers and I have a waffle bowl maker and not that long ago I bought their egg boiler. (It sings to you when the eggs are done.)
I had no idea that they made ice cream makers! And they were on sale! Only $19.97. Regularly $32.00. So cute and such a cute color as well. We both could not resist, and we each bought one.
Part of the allure for me was the fact that it was so small. As a single person living on their own, I find buying a container of ice cream for myself a huge waste of money. I usually only get one serving from it and it goes back into the freezer where it crystalizes, and I end up having to throw it away.
And those little containers of Haagen Das are so expensive. I prefer Frozen Yogurt over Ice Cream as well, and that is nigh on impossible to get in a small container.
The pluses of buying this smaller machine really added up for me.
This is a small, pint sized ice cream maker, consisting of a small, motorized cap, with an on and off switch, and a removable paddle that snaps on and off easily. There is also a cooling container which holds the cooling bowl which is the part that gets put into the freezer to freeze before you make your ice cream.
It also came with a handy instruction booklet that has a few recipes in it. Their instruction booklets always have a few recipes in them.
In looking it up I discovered that this little ice cream/gelato maker also came within the top ten from the Buyers Guide, with a rating of 8.3.
I have a larger Cuisinart Ice Cream machine that I have never used. Why? Because the insert takes up too much room in my freezer. It's really that simple.
I washed the cooling bowl on the day I got it and popped it into the freezer so that it would be ready to use whenever I felt inspired. Today I decided to do some frozen yogurt in it. I am trying to get more active probiotics into my diet and so I picked up some Activia yogurt at the shops. This was the pear flavor.
My sister had her doubts as to whether Pear flavored yogurt would be any good or not. I can tell you it is lovely and has nice chunks of pear in it. Plus, it is not that high in sugar and is pretty healthy,
I loaded the cooling bowl with a quantity (1 cup/245g) of the chilled yogurt and popped the cooling bowl into the cooling cup. Snapped on the paddle and turned it on so that the paddle was rotating. I then slowly lowered it into the cooling bowl, turning it to lock it in place as per the instructions in the manual.
I set a timer for about 15 minutes. There were no timings included, which is the only drawback that I can come up with. I went off to do a few other things and checked back at the end of that time. I thought it could use a bit longer and set the timer for a further 10 minutes.
I was really anxious to try the finished product. This was after about 25 minutes and to be honest I could have easily left it for another 5 or 6 minutes, but I didn't want my yogurt to be too hard. I was looking for more of a soft serve product.
It was more frozen around the edges of the container than it was on the paddle.
I scraped it into a dessert bowl to eat. You can see that it has a lovely texture. Smooth and frozen, with no visible ice crystals. I like.
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The pear yogurt made for a lovely frozen yogurt. I am keen now to try other flavor favorites such as lemon or strawberry.
I am thinking you could also use plain yogurt and add a swirl of your favorite curd or fruit flavored jam or marmalade.
Altogether I was really pleased with this little workhorse and really enjoyed my frozen treat. So much so that I washed and dried the cooling container and popped it right back into the freezer ready to use another time.
Interesting note, you can also make fruit sorbets with this machine, using blended fresh fruit and either a sugar syrup or maple syrup. I am keen to try that as well. I wonder what an apple and maple would taste like.
The wheels are turning. I wonder what a frozen applesauce and yogurt combination would taste like?
I had some fresh Speculoos cookies in the cupboard and I crumbled one over top as I thought the flavor would work very well with the pear. I am thinking that I could have added a bit of ground cardamon as well, which would have been lovely with the flavor of the pear.
Altogether I have to say I am really impressed with this little ice cream maker. If you are a person who lives on your own and want to make smaller portions of ice cream, gelato, sorbets or frozen yogurt for yourself I highly recommend!
Easy to use with excellent results. Easy to clean as well and simple to store which is a huge positive in this small place that I live. If you are a person on their own, or a smaller family this is for you!
Note - I purchased this machine for myself and am under no obligation to Dash to provide any positive or negative feedback on this item. I am simply sharing my opinion of it with you and my positive recommendation.
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Hooray for Summer and for Ice Cream Season! I had my first hard ice cream of the year the other night at supper. Strawberry Ice Cream and it was so good!! Made from fresh local berries.
I wanted to make some homemade ice cream for myself and popped the bowl of my ice cream machine into the freezer a couple of days ago. I had found what looked to be a fairly simple recipe on The Recipe Rebel for a Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream.
I only ever really eat ice cream in the summer months. It is a rare treat for me. Usually I will use ready made, even though I have an ice cream machine, but this one looked really easy to make and so I went for it!
My ice cream machine is a just an inexpensive Cuisinart 1 1/2 QT Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet Maker. I bought it a few years ago and I will be honest this is the first time I have really used it. I have struggled with finding space in my freezer to freeze the ice cream bowl. Thankfully this week I had space and so I went for it!
I was really pleased with the results. I know it is very easy to just pick up some ice cream from the shops, but it is the same with everything. Shop bought cannot really compare with homemade when it comes to taste, and I like knowing exactly what is in it!!
All words I can pronounce! Yay!!
WHAT YOU NEED TO MAKE HOMEMADE BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM
Just a few simple ingredients and an electric Ice Cream machine. Buttery, rich, creamy and decadently delicious!
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) full fat milk
- 3/4 - 1 cup (150g-200g) soft light brown sugar, depending on how sweet you want it to be
- 4 large free range egg yolks
- 1 TBS pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (115g) toasted and chopped pecans
Do try to use the full fat ingredients if you can. This makes the world of difference when it comes to richness and creaminess. The higher the fat content, the richer and creamier and more delicious your ice cream will be!
Don't be tempted to use any less than 3/4 of a cup of brown sugar (150g). This is the least amount of sugar I recommend. The buttery/caramel like flavor of this ice cream comes from the use of brown sugar in it's custard.
I like to use organic free-range eggs. Large. You can use any kind of large egg. Free-range and organic is a personal choice of mine. It makes no different to the taste.
Use pure vanilla if you can and vanilla paste is even better if you have it. Also don't leave out the salt. It helps to enrich the flavor of the ice cream and enhance the sweetness. It is only a small amount but it does make a difference.
DO toast your nuts before using for the ultimate in pecan nuttiness. Toasting always brings out the best qualities in nuts. For instructions on how to do this, see below.
HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM
If you have an ice cream machine, this really is a very simple ice cream to create. Easy and delicious!
Freeze the ice cream maker bowl overnight according to the manufacturers instructions.
Measure the cream, milk, sugar and egg yolks into a saucepan and whisk together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. (It should be like custard.)
Whisk in the vanilla and salt. Strain the cooked mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Cover the top with cling film to help prevent a skin from forming.
Refrigerate until completely cold. (You can speed this process up by putting it into the freezer and stirring it every ten minutes. Do not let it freeze solid or form crystals.)
Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream machine bowl and place into your ice cream machine. Churn for 20 minutes, until a soft serve consistency is achieved. Add the toasted pecans during the last five minutes of churning.
Scrape into a glass loaf pan or baking dish, cover tightly and freeze until firm, four to six hours.
Leave to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping. Store tightly covered in the freezer for up to 3 months.
SIMPLE FACT ABOUT HOMEMADE BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM
1. The flavor comes from using vanilla in the ice cream not butter. The combination of brown sugar and vanilla create an almost caramel like buttery flavor.
2. The richness of this ice cream comes from the use of both heavy whipping cream and whole milk. You can use all milk of course, but your ice cream will not have as rich a flavor.
3. Properly wrapped this ice cream will keep for up to three months in the freezer. For easy simply remove from the freezer and let set at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes.
4. Use toasted nuts to make this ice cream for optimal pecan flavor. To toast simply place the nuts in a single layer on a baking sheet and toast in a moderate oven (350*F/180*C) for 8 to 10 minutes. Leave to cool completely before using. Toasting the nuts makes all the difference in the world as far as taste goes!
WHAT I LIKED ABOUT HOMEMADE BUTTER PECAN ICE CREAM
I loved the ease of preparation when it came to making this ice cream. I have always avoided making my own ice cream if I can because I thought it took a lot of work. Not this one! Its very simple to make!
As a Diabetic I liked also that I was able to control the sweetness in it, having used the smaller amount of sugar. It had just enough toasted pecan pieces in it and a lovely flavor. I will be making this one again!
I served it scooped into an ice cream bowl with some cookies on the side. The perfect summer-time dessert!
If you are looking for cool, summer friendly desserts, you might also be interested in the following choices, all delicious of course!
EASY LOW CARB STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM - This easy Strawberry Keto Friendly Ice Cream Recipe is made in a mason jar instead of an ice cream machine! This no-churn low carb ice cream recipe takes just minutes to make. It is so creamy and so delicious, you'd think it was store bought ice cream, rather than homemade. It makes a very small amount, just enough for three servings.
HOT FUDGE MARSHMALLOW REFRIGERATOR PIE - This is a rich and fluffy no bake pie. You can use either a graham cracker crust or a traditional baked pie crust. With a layer of chilled homemade hot fudge on the bottom and a sweet and fluffy layer of homemade marshmallow on top, it is simple to make and always goes down a real treat with anyone I serve it to!
Yield: 8 servings
Homemade Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Prep time: 15 MinCook time: 20 MinInactive time: 4 HourTotal time: 4 H & 35 M
This is rich and creamy, using only 7 simple ingredients, and 25 minutes of time in the ice cream machine.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups (360ml) full fat milk
- 3/4 - 1 cup (150g-200g) soft light brown sugar, depending on how sweet you want it to be
- 4 large free range egg yolks
- 1 TBS pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup (115g) toasted and chopped pecans
Instructions
- Freeze the ice cream maker bowl overnight according to the manufacturers instructions.
- Measure the cream, milk, sugar and egg yolks into a saucepan and whisk together until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until thickened. (It should be like custard.)
- Whisk in the vanilla and salt. Strain the cooked mixture through a sieve into a bowl. Cover the top with cling film to help prevent a skin from forming.
- Refrigerate until completely cold. (You can speed this process up by putting it into the freezer and stirring it every ten minutes. Do not let it freeze solid or form crystals.)
- Pour the chilled mixture into the ice cream machine bowl and place into your ice cream machine. Churn for 20 minutes, until a soft serve consistency is achieved. Add the toasted pecans during the last five minutes of churning.
- Scrape into a glass loaf pan or baking dish, cover tightly and freeze until firm, four to six hours.
- Leave to sit at room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before scooping. Store tightly covered in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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When I was growing up, this quick and easy dessert would have been considered the epitome of sophistication! Invented back in 1893 by the French Chef Escoffier at the Savoy Hotel in London, it was designed to honor the Australian songstress, Nellie Melba. Whatever it's origins, and however dated it may seem to some, I think it's nice to dust off these oldies and enjoy them every now and then, especially during the warmer months when fresh fruit is so readily available.
Well today is my birthday. Boo Hoo Fifty nine years old. However did that happen. No matter, happen it did and I am celebrating! Ten friends are coming over for lunch today and we are going to do it in style. I am looking forward to seeing and spending time with them.
This is the cake that I always make for my Birthday. It just wouldn't be my birthday without it. I make it every year, no fail, and this year it is no different.
I sure am enjoying the The Froothie Optimum 9400 Blender which I was sent a few weeks back. It has really been making short work of all of the blending and blitzing in my kitchen, and it especially shines when it comes to make something as delicious as these milkshakes which I am showing you today.
Strawberry season is almost upon us now and I wanted to use up some of the frozen berries that I had in the freezer from last year before I start picking the new crop! I decided to make us some delicious milkshakes for breakfast.
Milkshakes are not something which I have very often. They are usually really high in fat and calories, and to be honest you can pay a lot for one in a restaurant . . . I wasn't ever sure either about making them at home. Would my old blender be up to the job? Would I end up with anything even remotely resembling a milkshake? I had my serious doubts.
I am trying to eat healthier lately and so I decided that I would just throw some frozen berries into the Optimum 9400 along with some milk and a bit of honey, plus some vanilla. A milk shake has to have vanilla! I also added a bit of lemon juice to keep the colour nice and pink.
In less than two minutes I had the most delicious, creamiest milkshake I have ever eaten. No kidding! It had a beautiful thick texture.
Just look at that . . . and the taste. It was seriously delicious! I haven't enjoyed my breakfast so much in a long time and I absolutely loved the fact that I was drinking/eating something which was quite healthy and yet seemed totally luxurious!
You can be sure that now that I know it's so easy to have something this delicious in my hands at almost the blink of an eye . . . okay flick of a switch . . . I will be enjoying these tasty milkshakes a lot more in the future. I can't wait to try out some other flavours. Peach. Nectarine. Blueberry. SUMMER BERRY! OH my . . . cherry! *Slurp!* There is no end to the possibilities!
*Low Fat Strawberry Milkshakes*
Serves 2
These are delicious. Feel free to use a milk substitute for the milk in this recipe. Coconut milk is good and results in a lovely creamy milkshake. You could also use an almond or an oat milk.
Goats milk, etc.
3 cups frozen strawberries
(the unsweetened kind)
225ml milk (1 cup)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 TBS liquid honey
Place all of the ingredients into a blender. Plus to break up the berries, stopping to stir with a scraper or wooden spoon as needed. Blend until smooth and thick, then pour into glasses to serve.
Delicious!
This seriously felt like a luxurious treat! I love it when that happens! NO fat. NO sugar. Gluten free and very adaptable to anyone who has a milk allergy! Vegan! Win! Win! Win!
I am really loving having this new toy to play with. I am looking forward to creating a lot of new things with it, especially with the summer months coming up. I see lots of tasty fruit smoothies, salad dressings, sauces, etc. This little baby is going to get a lot of use for sure!
To find out more about this beautiful machine do check out the Froothie Homepage. To find out more about the specifications of it and just what it can do, remember it's not just a blender.
Of course if you are as impressed as I am with what I have done with this machine you can just buy one now.With a one month trial, money back guarantee which includes return postage costs from the UK, you can't lose!
To find out more about this beautiful machine do check out the Froothie Homepage. To find out more about the specifications of it and just what it can do, remember it's not just a blender.
Of course if you are as impressed as I am with what I have done with this machine you can just buy one now.With a one month trial, money back guarantee which includes return postage costs from the UK, you can't lose!
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