Premium ICE Creams, Vanilla Bean | Cuisinart ICE-20 Series guide

PREMIUM ICE CREAMS:

VANILLA BEAN

Preparation: about 40 - 45 minutes active time (must allow time to cool completely), 25 – 30 minutes chilling time; optional 2 hours to “ripen” in freezer.

Makes about ten 1/2-cup servings.

1-1/2 cups whole milk

1-1/2 cups heavy cream

1whole vanilla bean (about 6 inches in length)

2large eggs

3large egg yolks

3/4 cup sugar

Combine the milk and cream in a medium saucepan. Use a sharp knife to split the vanilla bean in half lengthwise. Use the blunt edge to scrape out the “seeds”. Stir the seeds and bean pod into the milk/cream mix- ture. Bring the mixture to a slow boil over medium heat, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Combine the eggs, egg yolks, and sugar in a medium bowl. Use a hand mixer on medium speed to beat until the mixture is thick, smooth, and pale yellow in color, about 1-1/2 to 2 minutes.

Remove the vanilla bean pod from the milk/cream mixture. Pour out 1 cup of the hot liquid. With the mixer on low speed, add the cup of hot milk/cream to the egg mixture in a slow steady stream. When thoroughly combined, pour the egg mixture back into the saucepan and stir to combine. Cook, stirring constantly, over medium low heat until the mix- ture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Transfer to a bowl, cover with a sheet of plastic wrap placed directly on the custard, and chill completely.

Turn the machine ON, pour the chilled custard into the freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 25 – 30 minutes.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 236 (64% from fat) • carbo. 18g • pro 4g • fat 17g •

sat. fat 10g • chol. 161mg • sod. 47mg

VARIATIONS:

Use any of the variations listed for basic vanilla ice cream, or basic chocolate ice cream, p. 4.

Fresh Peaches & Cream: Combine 2 cups chopped ripe peaches with 1/2 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and let macerate for 2 hours. Drain and stir the accumulated juices into the chilled cream base. Chill the custard as directed, adding the reserved chopped peaches during the last 5 minutes of chilling.

Fresh Strawberries & Cream: Combine 2 cups thinly sliced, hulled fresh strawberries with 1/3 cup sugar and 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice and let macerate for 2 hours. Drain and stir the accumulated juices into the chilled cream base. Chill the custard as directed, adding the reserved sliced strawberries during the last 5 minutes of chilling.

DECADENT CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM

Preparation: about 30 minutes + cooling time; 25 – 30 minutes.

Makes eight 1/2-cup servings.

1-1/2 cups whole milk

1-1/3 cups heavy cream

1vanilla bean

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa

2large eggs

1large egg yolk

1teaspoon vanilla

8ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped

In a medium saucepan, combine the whole milk and heavy cream over medium low heat. with a sharp knife, split the vanilla bean lengthwise; use the blunt edge of the knife to scrape out the “seeds” of the vanilla bean. Stir the seeds and bean pod into the milk/cream mixture. Simmer the milk/cream mixture over low heat for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, remove the vanilla bean pod and discard or rinse and reserve for another use.

Combine the sugar, cocoa, eggs, and egg yolk in a medium bowl; use a hand mixer on medium speed to beat the sugar, cocoa, and eggs until thickened like mayonnaise. Measure out 1 cup of the hot milk/cream mix- ture. With the mixer on low speed, add the hot milk/cream in a slow, steady stream and mix until completely incorporated. Stir the chopped chocolate into the saucepan with the hot milk/cream, then stir the egg mixture into the hot milk/cream. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and begins to resemble a chocolate pudding. Transfer the chocolate mixture to a bowl. Cover with plastic wrap placed directly on the surface of the chocolate mixture, and refrigerate until completely cooled.

Turn the machine ON, pour the chilled custard into the freezer bowl and let mix until thickened, about 25 – 30 minutes.

Nutritional analysis per serving:

Calories 438 (57% from fat) • carbo. 42g • pro 7g • fat 29g •

sat. fat 12g • chol. 148mg • sod. 59mg

ICE-20 Series specifications

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One of the signature technologies of the ICE-20 is its double-insulated freezer bowl. This bowl contains a unique cooling liquid that allows for superior temperature retention. By freezing the bowl prior to mixing, you can create ice cream quickly and effectively without the need for ice or salt. This self-contained system keeps the process clean and hassle-free, a significant advantage over traditional ice cream makers.

In addition to its functional design, the ICE-20 is user-friendly. Preparing ice cream is as simple as combining your desired ingredients, pouring them into the machine, and allowing it to churn for approximately 20-30 minutes. While the machine works, users can experiment with various flavors and mix-ins, enabling endless creativity in the kitchen.

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