Cuisinart ICE-40BKC manual Frozen Drinks, Variation, Pistachio ICE Cream, Slushies, Cherry Bounce

dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes on low speed. Stir in the heavy cream and vanilla. Turn the machine ON; pour mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 25 to 30 minutes. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours to “ripen”.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 235 (65% from fat) • carb. 19g • pro. 2g • fat 17g sat. fat 11g • chol. 64mg • sod. 27mg • calc. 58mg • fiber 0g

VARIATION:

Mocha Chip Ice Cream: Use 1 tablespoon (15 ml) each instant espresso powder and Dutch process cocoa instead of just espresso powder. Chop 3 ounces (85 g) of your favourite bittersweet or semi-sweet chocolate bar into tiny uneven pieces. Add the chopped chocolate during the last 5 minutes of mixing.

PISTACHIO ICE CREAM

Chopped pistachios and a touch of almond extract add rich flavour to this delicious ice cream.

Preparation: 5 minutes, plus 20 – 25 minutes chilling time, optional 2 hours to ripen.

Makes eight servings.

3/4 cup (175 ml) whole milk, well chilled

2/3 cup (150 ml) granulated sugar

1-1/2 cups (375 ml) heavy cream, well chilled

1/2 teaspoon (2 ml) pure vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) pure almond extract

2/3 cup (150 ml) shelled pistachios, roughly chopped (may use plain or lightly salted)

In a medium bowl, use a hand mixer or a whisk to combine the milk and granulated sugar until the sugar is dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes on low speed. Stir in the heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Turn the machine ON; pour mixture into freezer bowl, and let mix until thickened, about 25 to 30 minutes. During the last 5 minutes of freezing, add the pistachios. The ice cream will have a soft, creamy texture. If desired, transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and place in freezer until firm, about 2 hours to “ripen”.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 297 (67% from fat) • carb. 21g • pro. 3g • fat 23g sat. fat 12g • chol. 64mg • sod. 111mg • calc. 62mg • fiber 1g

FROZEN DRINKS

SLUSHIES

Prepare slushies in just minutes with juices or your favourite flavour of soda.

Preparation: 5 minutes or less; 15 – 20 minutes plus 15 - 20 minutes chilling time.

makes 4 servings.

3-1/4 cups (769 ml) cola or other soda, lemonade, cranberry juice, white grape juice, Kool-Aid®, chilled *

Pour into freezer bowl, turn the machine ON and let mix until thick and slushy, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately, or if desired, transfer to an airtight container and store in the freezer. Remove from freezer at least 20 minutes before serving.

* Do not use sugar-free products to make slushies.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 103 (0% from fat) • carb. 27g • pro 0g • fat 0g

sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg

For best results, add alcohol during the last few minutes of mixing. Drinks may be made ahead, transferred to a resealable container and frozen until ready to serve.

All frozen drinks may be made without alcohol to turn them into “family” treats.

CHERRY BOUNCE

Cherry bounce has been a favourite since colonial times. Try serving as a frosty ending to a summer meal.

Preparation: 10 minutes or less, plus about 20 minutes chilling time.

Makes six servings.

1/2	cup (125 ml) sugar
1/2	cup (125 ml) water
	inch (1.25 cm) piece cinnamon stick
18	ounces (510 g) fresh or frozen, thawed pitted sweet cherries
6	ounces (170 g) chilled brandy

Combine the sugar and water in a 1-1/2 quart (1.4 L) saucepan and bring to

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