Best Ever Summer Ice Cream Recipes And The Appliances You Need

How To Make Homemade Ice Cream

With a specialty ice cream machine, the only Rocky Road you’ll face is getting your share before the kids! Homemade ice cream recipes basically include the same three ingredients – milk, cream and sugar – with any flavour twist you fancy. Ice cream makers churn the mixture using paddles inside chilled bowls. Some machines even come with a built-in mini freezer to save on prep time. In as little as 30 minutes, you’re scooping dessert like a Mr Whippy pro.

And you’re the mix master when it comes to flavour. Choose from dark or milk chocolate, or Caramilk for something different. Or go for a classic with cookie dough or brownie bits. Stir in chunks of fresh fruit or get salty with caramel and walnuts. Make it low sugar with sweetener substitutes, or fold in condensed milk for a creamier scoop. There are no limits to cool ice cream flavours!

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Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe

Making ice cream is easy with Vitamix, supplier of this divine recipe that celebrates in-season strawberries. Pair with the VITAMIX Ascent Series A2300i High-Performance Blender for a sweeter summer.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream
• 85g cream cheese
• 1 tbsp (20ml) lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp (1.25ml) vanilla essence
• 65g caster sugar
• 225g frozen strawberries
• 1/3 cup ice cubes
• Whipped cream, for topping
• 2 cups (310g) fresh blueberries, for garnish

Method

1. Place thickened cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, vanilla essence, sugar, strawberries, and ice cubes into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
2. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase to the highest speed. Use the tamper to press ingredients into the blades. In about 30 to 60 seconds, the sound of the motor will change and four mounds should form. Stop machine. Take care not to overmix to avoid melting.
3. Fill bottom half of a serving glass with ice cream. Top with whipped cream and blueberries. Serve immediately.

How To Make Ice Cream Without An Ice Cream Maker

While a specialty ice cream machine can streamline your DIY ice cream production, you can still churn out mouth-watering summer treats using a stand mixer, hand mixer or even a blender. These small appliances are experts at blending your ice cream ingredients to a silky-smooth consistency, and then it’s just a matter of freezing your mixture.

“Some stand mixers come with specialist accessories for making ice cream, like bowls and paddle attachments. The bowls often need to be frozen overnight before use, so keep that in mind when you’re planning your prep,” says Tracey Ellis, The Good Guys Buyer – Portable Appliances.

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Blueberry Avocado Nice Cream Recipe

With plant-based diets on the rise, nice cream is in demand as a sugar-free, dairy-free ice cream alternative. Just blitz frozen fruit in a blender and, ta da! Dessert is served! The VITAMIX Ascent Series A2500i High-Performance Blender even has a specific Frozen Dessert setting for automated, consistent results. Try this scrumptious recipe from VITAMIX.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup (180ml) coconut cream
• 1 banana
• 2 avocado, peeled, seeded
• 2 cups (310g) blueberries
• 1/2 teaspoon (2.5ml) vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 tbsp honey, optional

Method

1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, or until smooth and creamy, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.

TOP TIP: For a thicker consistency, swap the fresh berries for frozen berries.

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How To Make Dairy-Free Ice Cream

Store-bought ice cream has a surprisingly large number of potential allergens, from dairy and eggs to peanuts and nuts. Even products containing gluten or wheat can make their way into a tub, so it's essential to check the ingredients of packaged ice cream before serving it to guests with allergies.

"If you have food allergies, making your own ice cream at home is the safest option because you can control all the ingredients," says Maria Said, CEO of Allergy & Anaphylaxis Australia. "It also means you know you have a safe treat in the freezer so you or your guests with the same food allergies won't have to miss out."

Maria says the most important thing to remember when making food for others is that what is safe for one person might not be safe for another.

"Check all the ingredients with your guests with dietary concerns every time you make a recipe. Access your ingredients from safe suppliers, and ask about ingredients and any cross contamination concerns in the kitchen, like bowls or spoons," suggests Maria.

Disclaimer: If you have food allergies, or are preparing food for someone with food allergies, always check the ingredients of every recipe every time to ensure you are excluding food you or they are allergic to. If you’re unsure of any ingredient, or any ingredient listed on a store-bought product, contact the manufacturer for further details or omit from the recipe.

For a summer of sundaes to remember, upgrade your ice cream maker or kitchen mixer to create the ultimate treats. See us in-store or online for the biggest brands at the best prices, and to boost your freezer space to fit all the family’s favourites.