ice cream

[lil_Buddy]

Hi,
I was b*tching to a friend about how store brand low carb ice cream sucks 'cause it's packed with funky chemicals and how it shouldn't be because it can be made with simple, whole ingredients. So she got me a Cuisinart ice cream maker! Now the onus is on me; gotta put my ice cream where my mouth is (so to speak). Saw one recipe on here that calls for gelatin which I'm not down with. All the recipes in the booklet that came with the machine call for whole milk. What can I substitue? Can I just use heavy cream instead? We have Carb Coundown milk at the super market, but only skim and 2%. Should I use the 2% Carb Coundown in place of the whole milk?
So if anyone want's to share their ice cream maker suitable recipes, that would be appreciated.
Also, what I really, really want is a recipe for pumkin ice cream.
Thanks in advance.

[lil_Buddy]

Re: ice cream

Oh yeah. Recipes for frozen yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, frozen drinks and whatever else you can do with an ice cream machine are welcome.

I also wanted to be more specific about the milk thing.
Here's a sample recipe from the booklet:

Basic chocolate ice cream:
1 c whole milk
.5 c granulated sugar
8 oz. bittersweet/semi-sweet chocolate
2 c heavy cream
1tsp vanilla extract

Why the milk? Would it be bad with all heavy cream? Is it just to reduce the fat slightly or is it because the milk has more water and freezes better or something more scientific like that?

Also, can unsweetened cocoa be substituted here? How? Will it need more 'sugar' then?

One other thing: Does Splenda really work in ice cream? The only thing I've tried to make with Splenda is the Chocolate Dot recipe. Stir as I might, the splenda never dissolved in the chocolate (it was pretty revolting). If I were to use the SF syrup, what is the equivence between it and sugar?

[Heidi3]

Re: ice cream

I use half and half to make ice cream actually or full fat yogurt I imagine you can use whatever you like including full cream ...I think that if you add the sweetener you can taste it ..I always end up using less than called for because of the after taste..if you combine 1/4 tsp of stevia with each 1/4 cup of splenda you will be stunned at how much better it is especially with chocolate stuff ....kind of off sets each others aftertaste...as Scott123 says it is synergy... I also find adding coffee to recipes that are chocolately helps give a better flavor as well ...

any ice cream you make fresh like this is better eaten right away unless you know how to use carageenen and stuff to keep the texture....

taste it as you go on this for sweetness I think I always use about half of what is called for..enjoy your ice cream

[2big4mysize]

Re: ice cream

low carb icecream home made has to be done carefully cause it will get brick hard without those chemicals regular icecream has.

here are some ADBB topics with recipes for icecream and discussions about why stuff has to be done. the cream heating is to 170 F and them cooling before use

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ighlight=cream

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ighlight=cream

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ighlight=cream

[lil_Buddy]

Re: ice cream

Hi Heidi,
Do you mean liquid or powdered Stevia (I've got the liquid)?
Thanks!

[Heidi3]

Re: ice cream

that should be fine the liquid just use a tiny amt I was stunned when Scott taught me this ..what a dif it makes ..they just even eachother out so much ...make the recipe then add the sweetener with tiny tastes until you have achieved perfection...I think that my ratio of 1/4 cup bulk splenda to 1/4 tsp of pure Stevia works well ..if the liquid is pure then start with 1/4 tsp and very slowly increase by tiny drops if needed....
I find with synergy I use tons less sweetener!!!

[2big4mysize]

Re: ice cream

oh splenda will sweeten it but you will not get the effect on the texture real sugar gives in the freezing point depression.

[Heidi3]

Re: ice cream

I want a bite when it is done

[Pau]

Re: ice cream

I use frozen evaporated milk, Splenda and frozen raspberries and blackberries.
First I crush all together and after that I whip it all with my blender. LOVELY!

[not2late]

Re: ice cream

Do a search because there are alot of ice cream recipes in this forum.