Recipe Tips - Cuisinart Gelateria ICE-60W Serie Manual De Instrucciones & Libro De Recetas

RECIPE TIPS

The recipes that follow offer you a variety of options for delicious frozen desserts.
You may create or use recipes of your own, as long as bases yield 2 quarts or less.
Recipe Tips
• For optimum consistency, chill all mixtures for a minimum of 2 hours or up to 3
days. Always re-whisk the mixture after chilling to be sure all ingredients are well
combined. While chilling the mixture is not required, resting it in a chilled environ-
ment helps bind the ingredients together, and prevents any ice or fat crystals from
forming during the freezing process.
• Some recipes use precooked ingredients. For best results, the precooked mixture
should be chilled overnight or chilled over an ice bath before using. To make an ice
bath, fill a large container with ice and water. Place saucepan or other container
into the ice bath. Cool precooked ingredients completely.
• You may substitute lower-fat creams (e.g., half and half) and/or milk (reduced fat
or low fat) for heavy cream and whole milk used in many recipes. However, keep
in mind that the higher the fat content, the richer and creamier the result. Using
lower-fat substitutes may change the taste, consistency and texture of the dessert.
When substituting, be sure to use the same volume of the substitute as you would
have used of the original item. For example, if the recipe calls for 2 cups of cream,
use a total of 2 cups of the substitute (such as 1 cup cream, plus 1 cup whole
milk).
• You may substitute artificial sweeteners for sugar. Stir the mixture thoroughly to
dissolve the sweetener. See our recipe suggestions on page 14 for a guide.
• If a firmer consistency is desired, after churning transfer to an airtight container
and place in freezer for about 2 hours. Remove from freezer about 15 minutes
before serving.
• When making sorbet, be sure to test the ripeness and sweetness of the fruit before
you use it. The freezing process reduces the sweetness of the fruit so that it will
taste less sweet than the recipe mixture before churning. If the fruit tastes tart, add
additional sugar to the recipe. If the fruit is very ripe or sweet, reduce the amount
of sugar in the recipe. Use our sorbet recipes beginning on page 22 as a guide.
• Make sure the mixing arm and lid are in place before turning on machine.
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