Philips HR2305 Storing ice cream, Serving and decoration, Ice cream maker, Freezer, Storage time

3 Storing ice cream

3.0.1 In the ice cream maker

When the ice cream is ready, you can leave it in the ice cream maker for approximately 10 minutes.

3.0.2 In the freezer

Ice cream has a long storage life. However, a lengthy period in the freezer has a negative effect on its taste and quality. After 1 to 2 weeks, the texture of ice cream deteriorates and the fresh taste is lost. Ice cream is at its best when fresh, therefore it is best to prepare it shortly before consumption.

If you want to store the ice cream in the freezer, keep in mind the following:

•Store the ice cream in a clean, tightly sealed container.

•The storage temperature must be at least -18ºC.

•Put the date of preparation and the type of ice cream on the container.

•Do not refreeze defrosted ice cream.

Take ice cream out of the freezer at least 30 minutes before consumption and place it in the refrigerator. At room temperature, ice cream is ready for consumption in 10 to 15 minutes. Sorbet defrosts more rapidly than ice cream.

Therefore, defrost sorbet in the refrigerator for not more than 15-20 minutes.

3.0.3 Storage time

Ice cream made of uncooked ingredients:

•Approx. 1 week Sorbet:

•1 to 2 weeks

Ice cream made of semi-cooked ingredients:

•Approx. 2 weeks

4Serving and decoration

•The recipes serve approximately 4-6 persons, depending on the presentation and the type of ice cream.

•You can serve ice cream in metal or glass coupes, in metal, glass or crystal bowls or on dessert plates. Depending on the type of ice cream, you can also use halved and hollowed- out fruit, such as melon, pineapple, orange lemon or grapefruit.

•We advise you to chill the coupes, bowls or hollowed-out fruit in the freezer compartment or freezer just before serving. If you do this, the ice cream will melt less rapidly when served.

•Some types of ice cream, such as plain ice cream, coffee ice cream and chocolate ice cream, are less dense than other types.Take these types of ice cream out of the ice cream maker and chill them in the freezer 30 minutes before serving.

•You can make ice cream balls with a special ice cream scoop.The ice cream scoop must be scrupulously clean. Dip the scoop in water before scooping out the ice cream to ensure you get smooth ice cream balls. If you want to present the ice cream in a coupe, put the ice cream balls in the freezer for 30 minutes before serving.This prevents them from melting during the decoration process.

•Ice cream also lends itself well to combinations with pastry, such as profiteroles, cake, meringues or crêpes.

•Decorate the ice cream with, for example, whipped cream, beaten egg white, crème fraîche, custard or sauces.

•Mix the whipped cream or crème fraîche with some finely chopped nuts before serving.

•Take more fruit than indicated by the recipe and use the remaining fruit to decorate the ice cream.You can also use candied fruits, cocktail cherries or soaked raisins.The taste of the fruit is enhanced if you soak it in liqueur.The ice cream can also be combined with a suitable liqueur.