Favourite ice cream
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I think it can make 1Litre at a time, or 1.2L. But I am making 1 pint (568) size at the moment just because i want to try out as many flavours as I can. IT can certainly make enough to serve a dinner party of 4-6 from 1 batch. It takes only like half hour from turning it on to eating so it doesn't take long at all. Unlike some machines that can make 2L, they need to bowl to be chilled overnight so you can only use them once that 1 day. I can make litres of stuff continusously!
The cleaning part is also really easy as there is an removable inner bowl, which lifts out when you finish so just rinse it under the tap. To stop it sticking to the machine, pour in a shot of cheap alcohol of your choice, wipe dry when done for that day.
The cleaning part is also really easy as there is an removable inner bowl, which lifts out when you finish so just rinse it under the tap. To stop it sticking to the machine, pour in a shot of cheap alcohol of your choice, wipe dry when done for that day.
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One of my favourite store bought ice cream is Ben & Jerry's Cherry Garcia Frozen Yogurt. I have to say mine is far smoother (even after 3 hours in the freezer to firm up), but I didn't add in dark chocolate though so its not 100% the same.
I am not a big fan of store bought vanilla ice cream mainly because of the fact that they do not taste of anything like vanilla. Mine is REALLY vanilla-ly.
And soooooooooooo smooth. When it was turning in the machine, I tasted it, at the start it was a bit too sweet, so I just added more milk into it, it just turns into the mixture, blending it in perfectly and it came out amazing.
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With every new post to this thread I come closer to buying one.
I do love ice cream, especially after my Saturday night curry, but I am not sure if I can justify one. Size is also a concern. I'll bung it on the Amazon wishlist.
Doooo it!
Don'y buy one thinking you will save money by making your own though. Forge the cost of the machine, that is almost irrelevant when you just think about the ingredients costs. For example today i decide to make Mint Choc Chip.
1 Pint of Milk 59p
500ml double cream 95p
3 packs of mint £1.50
Bar of 70% cocoa chocolate (Lindt) £1.80
That's £4.84 in ingredients to make 1Litre. It works out mathematically cheaper than buy at 500ml tubs for like £4 but I am not including the sugar and eggs that you need, also the electricity and effort.
However......apart from taste, this way you can control a lot of things.
You can make it healthier by using semi skimmed milk, low fat cream, sweeteners etc. Use proper ingredients like Mint and nice chocolates.
Buy one if you like great ice cream and like to know exactly what you are eating.
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But i went to Sainsbury and needed ingredients that moment Yeah stupid Internet, why can't someone invent instant delivery.
Just need to find cheap places for chocolate. As that is so expensive.
Also you seem big into health have you tried
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/xylitol-100-natural-sugar-alternative-sweetener_1_25769.html
One of the top chefs swears by it and uses it in everything. Personally haven't tried it.
Just need to find cheap places for chocolate. As that is so expensive.
Also you seem big into health have you tried
http://www.chemistdirect.co.uk/xylitol-100-natural-sugar-alternative-sweetener_1_25769.html
One of the top chefs swears by it and uses it in everything. Personally haven't tried it.
With every new post to this thread I come closer to buying one.
I do love ice cream, especially after my Saturday night curry, but I am not sure if I can justify one. Size is also a concern. I'll bung it on the Amazon wishlist.
agreed, i sooo want to make my own
was that with fresh mint leaves? or mint extract
also when i have made truffles before, the asda/tesco 70% cocoa chocolate for around £1 is as good as Lindt.
just have to convince the missus, that the kids will love home made ice cream
edit. just googled raymonds machine,
that is some serious investment
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Yeah, I see what you mean - it isn't going to be cheap even if you buy things in bulk.
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agreed, i sooo want to make my own
was that with fresh mint leaves? or mint extract
also when i have made truffles before, the asda/tesco 70% cocoa chocolate for around £1 is as good as Lindt.
just have to convince the missus, that the kids will love home made ice cream
edit. just googled raymonds machine,
It was fresh mint, I found a recipe online earlier so I'd thought I'd give it a go.
The way to sell it to the wife is that it is better stuff for the kids than bought stuff, no perservatives, can be less sugar and lower fat. Trust me, make frozen yogurt and I swear your kids won't be able to tell it's not ice cream.
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Mint Choc Chip!
I made the mint base last night using the regular vanilla base and instead of vanilla, used mint leafs. Then let it sit to infuse the mint flavour for an hour before bashing it with a potato masher and then strained the leafs out then cooled overnight.
Randomly layer it.
I made the mint base last night using the regular vanilla base and instead of vanilla, used mint leafs. Then let it sit to infuse the mint flavour for an hour before bashing it with a potato masher and then strained the leafs out then cooled overnight.
Randomly layer it.
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Made Peanut Butter Ice-cream for my sister to take away tonight....best flavour yet. Put half a jar of crunchy peanut butter for the flavour and was amazing. The nuts made it even better!
we always stop off at this place on our way home from our brewery trips
its lovely ice cream, the pineapple and the balck cherry whim wham always do it for me
just found this place a lot closer to home for me
http://www.wheelbirks.co.uk/
same sort of set up but jersey instead of guernsey cattle..but its all good milk going straight into the ice cream..will head out this weekend..and the good news is its close enough to home to take a cool box and the tubs will make it back without melting
Ray's homemade looks good.
I live not that far from Snugburys. Honeycomb is lush
Their straw scupltures are always good as well.
Came across a Sorbet d'Amour in France (Bordeaux) whilst on my summer holidays. The Chocolate Intense was superb - highly recommended.
I live not that far from Snugburys. Honeycomb is lush
Their straw scupltures are always good as well.Came across a Sorbet d'Amour in France (Bordeaux) whilst on my summer holidays. The Chocolate Intense was superb - highly recommended.
