Strawberry Ice Cream

Makes about ten ½-cup servings

8ounces very red, ripe strawberries – fresh summer berries or frozen berries, thawed

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cup granulated sugar

¼teaspoon pure vanilla extract

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cup whole milk

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cups heavy cream

Place strawberries, granulated sugar, vanilla, and whole milk in a blender jar or food processor fitted with the metal “s” blade, and blend on high speed until completely smooth and homogenous, about 40 to 50 seconds. Pour into a bowl and stir in heavy cream. If not making ice cream immediately, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Turn on ice cream maker and pour in ingredients. Allow to mix and freeze until desired serving consistency is reached. Begin checking consistency after 12 to 15 minutes of freezing. If ice cream is not thick enough, pour back into the freezer bowl and continue mixing/freezing until desired consistency is reached, checking every few minutes.

Serve in cups or cones, adding mix-ins while dispensing ice cream.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 178 (60% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 1g

fat 12g • sat. fat 8g • chol. 46mg • sod. 20mg

calc. 43mg • fiber 1g

Mint Ice Cream

Makes about ten ½-cup servings

1cup whole milk, well chilled

¾ cup granulated sugar

2 cups heavy cream, well chilled

1teaspoon mint extract (may use peppermint or spearmint)

4-5 drops green or pink food coloring

Place milk and sugar in a medium bowl. Use a hand mixer (about 1 to 2 minutes on low speed) or a whisk to mix until the sugar is dissolved. Stir in the heavy cream and mint extract. Add food coloring in drops to reach desired color. If not freezing immediately, cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Turn on ice cream maker and pour in ingredients. Allow to mix and freeze until desired serving consistency is reached. Begin checking consistency after 12 to 15 minutes of freezing. If ice cream is not thick enough, pour back into the freezer bowl and continue mixing/freezing until desired consistency is reached, checking every few minutes.

Serve in cups or cones, adding mix-ins while dispensing ice cream.

For mint chip ice cream: add mini chocolate morsels.

Nutritional information per serving:

Calories 238 (68% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 2g

fat 19g • sat. fat 12g • chol. 69mg • sod. 30mg

calc. 60mg • fiber 0g

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Cuisinart ICE-45 manual Strawberry Ice Cream, Mint Ice Cream

ICE-45 specifications

The Cuisinart ICE-45 is a standout addition to any kitchen, designed for ice cream lovers who appreciate the art of homemade frozen desserts. With its sleek, retro-inspired design, the ICE-45 not only performs exceptionally well but also adds a touch of charm to your countertop.

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