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Ice Cream

Page Contents:
-Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
-Cuisinart Insert
-Donvier Ice Cream Maker
-Electric Waffle Cone Maker
-Cone Holder
-Bombes
-Chill-It Set
-Ice Cream Books
-Ice Cream Glasses & Dish
-Ice Cream & Portioning Scoops
-Liquid Filled Ice Cream Scoop & Spade
-Electric Ice Cream Scoop
-Ice Cream, Milk Shake & Iced Tea Spoons
-View Manuals
-Frozen Foods Definitions
-Some Recipes Without Raw Eggs

Related Pages:
-Ice & Ice Cream Molds
-Jimmies & Sugar Decorations
-Care of Tinned Steel
-Pizzelle Makers
-Waffle Makers
-Fantes.com Main Page

The origins of ice cream date back to the 13th century, or even earlier, from mountainous regions of ancient China. Today, it's one of the most popular desserts throughout most of the world.

 
FAST AND EASY

Making ice cream at home is fast and easy. And you can avoid the stabilizers and artificial coloring that are part of most commercial ice creams. Here are some tips.

The easiest way to make it is with an electric ice cream maker. The refrigerated units (not shown here yet) are like mini freezers; just plug them in, allow cooling to occur, place your ingredients in a bowl, and the ice cream is ready within 20 minutes.

The electric ice cream makers that contain a freezing liner are just as quick. Freeze the liner/container overnight, place it in the ice cream maker, add the ingredients, and the stirring is done for you.

The manual ice cream makers that contain a freezing liner work just like the similar electric ones, except that you have to stir every few minutes. It is most important to stir the mixture while the ice cream is freezing. For one, the ice crystals that form along the metal container need to be scraped off. Also, it is important to stir in from 10% to 25% volume of air into the mixture for proper freezing and texture.

lekue ipop silicone ice pop molds, 2-pkThe old fashioned ice cream makers require rock salt and ice in the tub surrounding the freezing container. (This lowers the melting temperature of the ice.) The wonderful thing about these is that you can make great quantities at once, and they are relatively inexpensive to boot.

Ice cream is best stored in an airtight container in the freezer. It picks up other flavors fast, so eat it within a week or so. Freeze it in ice pop molds, like the one at right, to make it easier for the kids to handle. (Molds on our Ice Utensils page.)

 
THE SCOOPS

The scoops that work best, under most circumstances in our experience, are the liquid-filled ones. The heat from your hand keeps the surfaces of the scoop warm and prevents ice cream from sticking to the bowl, so it is easier to serve.

I like (as opposed to scraping,) to dig the tip of the scoop into the ice cream, then I turn the bowl so as to surround and separate a "ball" of ice cream. Like with a melon baller.

Use of a spade works best for scooping large quantities at a time.

What do the numbers mean? Scoop sizes are measured in "scoops per quart". Thus, a #8 scoop will measure approximately 8 level scoops per quart, and a #100 will measure about 100 scoops per quart. That's why they are also called food portioning scoops.

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Cuisinart ICE-50BC ice cream maker

Cuisinart ice cream maker
Cuisinart Supreme Commercial Quality Ice Cream Maker, ICE-50BC

$299.99
#121088


1-1/2 qt capacity,
Refrigerated unit is fully automatic and does not require pre-freezing,
Removable parts include easy-lock lid, mixing arm, mixing paddle and mixing bowl,
Transparent lid has opening on top to add extra ingredients,
Auto shutoff and audible alarm when done,
Instruction and recipe booklet included,
14 x 10-1/2",
15-1/2" long handle to handle,
11" high overall,
Brushed metal and plastic housing,
120v, 60Hz, 1.8 Amps, 220 Watts,
3 year limited warranty
China
cuisinart electric ice cream maker Cuisinart Electric Ice Cream Maker, ICE-20

$49.99
#2114

1-1/2 qt capacity,
Freeze insert overnight, then make ice cream or sorbet in about 20 minutes,
Frozen insert rotates inside clear plastic housing,
Opening at top makes it easy to add ingredients during operation,
11-1/2" high,
8-1/2" base,
120v, 60Hz, 50 Watts,
3 year limited warranty
China
Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Replacement Freezer Additional Insert for Cuisinart ICE-20 Ice Cream Maker

$29.99
#2115

1-1/2 qt capacity,
Fluid filled double-walled aluminum-alloy container, with plastic bottom keyed to fit Cuisinart ICE-20 model ice cream maker,
Extra bowls are handy when you want to make one batch after another,
Insert fits model ICE-20 only

Donvier Ice Cream Maker Donvier Manual Ice Cream Maker

$49.99
#16727

1 qt capacity,
8-1/4" round,
8-1/2" high without handle,
Manual with recipes included,
High impact plastic exterior,
Solution filled sealed aluminum insert,
Canada & Taiwan
Freeze insert overnight, then make 1 qt of ice cream or sorbet in about 20 minutes.
(View PDF Manual)

Chefs Choice Waffle Cone Maker

Chefs Choice Waffle Cone Maker

Chefs Choice Waffle Cone Maker
ChefsChoice Waffle Cone Express 838

$59.99
#1287


Makes a thin waffle 7" round,
Non stick surface,
Instant temperature recovery,
Color select control,
Cord storage,
Upright storage,
Cone rolling form included,
Recipes included,
8-1/2" wide,
9-1/2" deep,
1 year warranty
China
Chef's Choice Ice Cream Cone Holder Chef's Choice Ice Cream Cone Holder

$14.99
#1295


3-1/2" high,
8" wide top,
4-1/4" round weighted base,
Chrome plated steel,
Arms rotate
Taiwan

round melon shaped bombe Round Melon Shaped Bombe, 3 Cup

$11.99
#6180


3 cup capacity,
6" round,
3" deep,
Rimmed edges,
Lid,
Tinned steel
Portugal
For making "ice cream bombe" or "zuccotto"
(Use & Care of Tinned Steel)
Round Melon Shaped Ice Cream Bombe Round Melon Shaped Bombe, 7 Cup

$14.99
#6187


7 cup capacity,
7.5" round,
4" high,
Rimmed edges,
Lid,
Tinned steel
Portugal
For making "ice cream bombe" or "zuccotto"
(Use & Care of Tinned Steel)
Oval Melon Shaped Ice Cream Bombe Oval Melon Shaped Bombe, 5 Cup

$14.99
#20836


5 cup capacity,
8.75" long,
6.5" wide,
3.5" deep,
Lid,
Tinned steel
Portugal
For making "ice cream bombe" or "zuccotto"
(Use & Care of Tinned Steel)

Chill-It marble mixing board and ice cream spades Chill-It 3 Pc Ice Cream Set


Closeout Special
$10.99

(Reg $19.99)
#120128


Freezer safe 9x11" marble board,
Two aluminum anti-freeze scoops,
Washing by hand recommended,
Recipe booklet included on making your own special ice cream treats; the cold board keeps ice cream from melting while you're mixing.
Taiwan

Donvier Ice Cream Book Donvier Ice Cream Dessert Book, by Anna Creery

$15.95
#18909

Ice creams, custards, sorbets, ices, frozen yogurts, diet, sauces, etc.,
122 pages,
Soft cover,
Donning Publ.
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice Cream & Dessert Book Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Book

$9.95
#22468

90 recipes,
sorbets, summer sluches, sundaes & ice cream concoctions,
128 pages,
Soft cover,
Workman Publ.

Ice Cream, Sunday, Milk Shake Glasses, Banana Split Plate Ice Cream Tulip Glass

$1.99
#10984

4" high,
3-5/8" top
4.5 oz.
Ice Cream Sundae Tulip Glass

$1.99
#8689

6" high,
4" top
Milk Shake Tulip Glass

$1.99
#11979

6-3/4" high,
3-5/8" top
12 oz.
Banana Split Tulip Glass Dish

$1.99
#12734

1-1/4" high,
8-1/4" long,
3-3/4" wide

1758icecream.jpg (21205 bytes) Ice Cream Scoop #100

$13.99
#1758

100 scoops per quart,
0.32 oz,
1-1/8" wide bowl,
Stainless
Ice Cream Scoop #70

$13.99
#1757

70 scoops per quart,
0.46 oz,
1-1/4" wide bowl,
Stainless
Ice Cream Scoop #50

$13.99
#1759

50 scoops per quart,
0.65 oz,
1-1/2" wide bowl,
Stainless
Ice Cream Scoop #24

$11.99
#1732

Standard size
24 scoops per quart,
1.3 oz,
2" wide bowl,
Stainless
Ice Cream Scoop #16

$12.99
#1733

16 scoops per quart,
2 oz,
2-3/8" wide bowl,
Stainless
Ice Cream Scoop #8

$12.99
#1760

8 scoops per quart,
4 oz,
2-3/4" wide bowl,
Stainless
Orka Scoop & Press Ergonomic Ice Cream Scoop

$4.99
#120093


8" long,
2" wide scoop,
Single piece construction,
Dishwasher safe,
Press the flexible pad on back to release ice cream
China
Heavy Duty Ice Cream Scoop With Thumb Release Ice Cream Scoop With Thumb Release,  Zack Futuro

$19.99
#4647


7-3/8" long,
2-1/8" wide scoop,
Spring loaded thumb release,
Squared handle,
Heavy gauge stainless,
Germany
Leifheit Feel it! Ice Cream Scoop Leifheit Feel it! Stainless Ice Cream Scoop

$12.99
#3210


8" long,
Stainless with molded ergonomic grip handle,
Dishwasher safe,
5 year warranty
triangular portioning ice cream scoop Triangular Ice Cream Portioning Scoop

$19.99
#1701


9" long overall,
2.25" x 2" scoop,
Spring loaded bowl scraper,
18/10 stainless steel
imported from italy Imported from Italy
rectangular portioning ice cream scoop Rectangular Ice Cream Portioning Scoop

$19.99
#1702

8.75" long overall,
2.2" x 1.6" scoop,
Spring loaded bowl scraper,
18/10 stainless steel
imported from italy Imported from Italy
oval portioning ice cream scoop Oval Ice Cream Portioning Scoop

$19.99
#1750

8.75" long overall,
2.25" x 1.75" scoop,
Spring loaded bowl scraper,
18/10 stainless steel
imported from italy Imported from Italy
Diamond shaped ice cream scoop

Diamond Ice Cream Scoop

$19.99
#1771

9.4" long,
2.5" x 1.75" diamond scoop,
1" deep,
1.25 oz capacity,
Spring-loaded handle,
Die cast stainless steel body,
Made in China
Half circle ice cream scoop

Half-Circle Ice Cream Scoop

$19.99
#1772

8.75" long,
2.25" wide scoop,
1.25" deep,
1.25 oz capacity,
Spring-loaded handle,
Die cast stainless steel body,
Made in China
Twister ice cream scoop

Twister Ice Cream Scoop

$12.99
#122118

9" long,
Alloy body,
Rubberized handle,
Made in Taiwan
Scoop shape allows it to twist easily into hard ice cream.
zyliss ice cream scoop

zyliss ice cream scoop, orange
zyliss ice cream scoop, green
zyliss ice cream scoop, blue
zyliss ice cream scoop
Zyliss Ice Cream Scoop

$8.99 ea.
#121146


7-1/2" long,
1-7/8" at its widest,
Non stick metal scoop,
Hi impact plastic handle,
China
Assorted colors

Zeroll Zerolon Scoop Zeroll Zerolon Scoop

$23.99
#14216


7" long,
20 scoops per quart,
Teflon infused cast aluminum,
Self defrosting fluid in handle
Made in USA USA
Do not place in boiling water, dishwasher, or subject to heat over 140ºF
Zeroll Zerolon Ice Cream Spade Zeroll Zerolon Ice Cream Spade

$25.99
#14217


8-3/4" long,
2-5/8" wide spade,
Teflon infused cast aluminum,
Self defrosting fluid in handle
Made in USA USA
Do not place in boiling water, dishwasher, or subject to heat over 140ºF
10479icecream.jpg (16898 bytes) Anti-Freeze Ice Cream Scoop

$3.99
#10479

1-5/8" wide bowl, 
7" long overall,
Aluminum alloy
Liquid filled handle transfers heat from hand, to easily release ice cream,
Made of aluminum alloys
Do not place in boiling water, dishwasher, or subject to heat over 140ºF
Anti-Freeze Ice Cream Spade

$4.59
#10478

2-5/8" wide bowl,
8-1/4" long overall,
Aluminum alloy
Liquid filled handle transfers heat from hand, to easily release ice cream,
Made of aluminum alloys
Do not place in boiling water, dishwasher, or subject to heat over 140ºF
aqua ice cream scoop Aqua Ice Cream Scoop

$14.99
#2991


9-1/4" long overall,
1-1/8" round handle base,
Cast metal,
Fill with warm water before use,
Rubberized removable screw plug at bottom of handle,
Wash by hand
China
Do not place in boiling water, dishwasher, or subject to heat over 140ºF
Deni electric ice cream scoop Deni Electric Ice Cream Scoop

$24.99
#121090


10-1/8" long overall,
6-1/8" long handle,
Santoprene grips on handle,
Round drip guard,
UL Listed 120v, 60Hz, 25 Watts,
6' long electrical cord,
For household use only,
1 year limited warranty,
Works by heating scoop for easy release
China

Set of 6 Ice Cream Spoons Ice Cream Spoons, Set of 6

$11.99
#22693

Thinly elegant,
Stainless,
5.25" long
milk shake, sundae, and iced tea spoons Milk Shake & Iced Tea Spoons, Set of 2

$4.99
#1627

8.25" long overall,
Handle is 6.5" long,
1.1" wide bowls,
18/10 stainless steel
China

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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
Donvier Ice Cream Maker
White Mountain Ice Cream Maker

 
Definitions

The USDA defines the following Frozen Desserts:

Ice Cream Ice cream is made from cream, milk, sweeteners, flavorings, stabilizers, and emulsifiers. To be shipped in interstate commerce, it must contain at least 10 percent milk-fat.

Frozen Custard (French Ice Cream) Frozen custard, also called French ice cream or New York ice cream, has egg yolks added.

Low-Fat Ice Cream Low-fat ice cream, or ice milk, is made from milk, stabilizers, sweeteners, and flavorings, and contains not more than 3 grams of fat per 4-ounce serving. Ice creams advertised as "reduced fat" or "light" must have a lower fat content than "regular" ice cream, but may not meet the standard for "low-fat." Soft-serve frozen desserts are similar to low-fat ice cream, but are specially processed.

Sherbet Sherbet, made from milk, fruit or fruit juice, stabilizers, and sweeteners, has about twice as much sweetener as ice cream. It must have 1 to 2 percent milk-fat.

Frozen Yogurt Frozen yogurts, containing sweeteners and flavorings, are available in regular and low-fat varieties.

In addition, there's Italian Gelato, which cannot be called Ice Cream because of its low fat.

Italian Gelato is generally made with whole milk and maybe a little cream, for a total fat content of about 2-8% (vs 15-20% in ice cream). It is dense and creamy because it is not aerated, so it usually only contains 15-20% air (vs up to 50% in ice cream).

Besides milk, and sometimes cream, gelato usually contains sugar and perhaps also eggs. With little cream to disguise it, much of its great taste comes through from the fresh added ingredients.

Gelato can be made by hand, or more easily by using one of the machines shown on this page.

 
Making Homemade Ice Cream Without Using Raw Eggs

Protect yourself from the danger of possible Salmonella infection by using a homemade ice cream recipe made with a cooked egg base, commercial PASTEURIZED egg substitutes or without eggs. Egg mixtures used in making cooked bases for ice cream are safe if they reach 160° F when tested with a thermometer. At this temperature, the mixture should coat a metal spoon.

Eggless Vanilla Ice Cream
http://lancaster.unl.edu/food/icecream.htm

2 cups milk
1 cup sugar
2 cups whipping cream or half and half
2 teaspoons vanilla

Combine ingredients and stir briskly about two minutes until sugar is dissolved. (Undissolved sugar crystals may be a cause of large ice crystal formation.) Pour into a 1-gallon ice cream freezer can and freeze according to manufacturer's directions.


Frozen Custard Ice Cream with Cooked Eggs
http://www.aeb.org/

Makes 1-1/2 to 2 quarts

• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups whipping cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• Crushed ice
• Rock salt

In medium saucepan, beat together eggs, milk, sugar, honey and salt. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick enough to coat a metal spoon with a thin film and reaches at least 160°F.

Cool quickly by setting pan in ice or cold water and stirring for a few minutes. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, at least 1 hour.

When ready to freeze, pour chilled custard, whipping cream and vanilla into 1-gallon ice cream freezer can. Freeze according to manufacturer's directions using 6 parts ice to 1 part rock salt. Transfer to freezer containers and freeze until firm.

Note: The National Honey Board advises that Any recipe containing honey should not be served to children under 1 year of age.

VARIATIONS:

Banana Nut: Reduce vanilla to 1 1/2 teaspoons. Cook and cool as above. Stir 3 large ripe bananas, mashed and 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans into custard mixture. Freeze as above.

Cherry: Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Add 2 tablespoons almond extract. Cook and cool as above. Partially freeze. Add 2 pounds pitted pureed dark sweet fresh cherries OR 1 can (16 to 17 oz.) pitted dark sweet cherries, drained and chopped. Complete freezing.

Chocolate: Add 3 squares (1 oz. each) unsweetened chocolate to egg mixture. Cook, cool and freeze as above.

Plum: Reduce vanilla to 1 teaspoon. Cook and cool as above. Partially freeze. Add 1 1/2 pounds pitted pureed ripe fresh plums. Complete freezing.

Strawberry: Omit vanilla. Cook and cool as above. Partially freeze. Add 2 cups sweetened crushed fresh strawberries. Complete freezing.


Eggless Easy Ice Cream
http://www.eggbeaters.com/recipes/recipe.jsp?recipeId=100274

Makes: 8 servings

1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 cups cold whole milk
2 cups cold whipping cream
1/2 cup Egg Beaters® Egg Product
2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Combine sugar, milk, cream, egg product, and vanilla in a medium-sized bowl. Stir until sugar is dissolved.

Freeze at least 4 hours.

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