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Ice Cream Makers
Ice cream makers are the simplest way to prepare delicious ice-cream at home. The principle is very simple and it allows you to create endless combinations of flavors. Before choosing an ice cream maker, you need to consider the size of your family as well as the ease of use of the machine.
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Choosing Ice Cream Makers
If you intend to use the ice cream maker only occasionally, a small machine with a capacity of 0.5 l will suffice. For frequent use, choose a family model with a capacity of 1.5 to 2 l. Some models feature a programming screen, but this is not really essential if you do not intend to prepare ice cream or sorbet on a regular basis.
Not all models allow you to prepare ice cream at the same speed. If you want to make it quickly, choose a multi-speed ice cream maker that will allow you to prepare your favorite ice cream in under 30 minutes. With this type of ice cream maker you can also prepare a range of other frozen desserts, such as smoothies, frozen yoghurts and slushies.
For an inexpensive alternative, you can try a manual ice cream maker. This type of ice cream maker will allow you to prepare ice cream by shaking it in order to allow the mixed ingredients to freeze. You need to take into account the fact that the speed of the process is considerably reduced.
Some Tips for Good Homemade Ice Cream
All the ingredients need to be put in the bowl of the ice cream maker at very low temperature.
Once the ice cream is ready, you can usually eat it directly, but sometimes you will notice that it lacks consistency. To solve this problem, pour it in a plastic box and leave it in the freezer for another 1 to 2 hours.
Pull out your ice-cream from the freezer with 15-20 minutes before serving it and let it sit in the fridge to regain its flexibility. Unlike ice-cream that is prepared industrially, homemade ice cream lacks chemicals and therefore it has a tendency to harden too much.