How to Use a Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

Homemade ice cream is a delicious treat any time. Cuisinart ice cream makers are simple to use and easy to clean after use. There are a variety of ice cream and frozen yogurt recipes that can be adapted for use in a Cuisinart ice cream maker, and the Cuisinart ice cream maker user manual contains recipes too. Here's how to make one batch of vanilla ice cream in a Cuisinart ICE-20 Ice Cream Maker.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

1. Rinse your Cuisinart ice cream maker freezer bowl. If it has been in storage, or has never been used, the bowl should be dusted and rinsed clean before use.

2. Plug in the Cuisinart ice cream maker. Since the ice cream maker has a built-in cooling system, no ice or salt is needed.

3. Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, stirring until well blended before adding to the Cuisinart ice cream maker.

4. Pour ingredients mixture into the Cuisinart ice cream maker freezer bowl.

5. Turn Cuisinart ice cream maker on and allow to mix for 20 to 25 minutes or until the mixture thickens.

6. Pour ice cream from the Cuisinart ice cream maker bowl into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to two hours before serving. This step is optional; the ice cream can be enjoyed right away if desired.

Tips & Warnings

• Make mint chip ice cream in the Cuisinart ice cream by omitting the vanilla extract and by using 1/2 tsp mint extract instead. During the last 5 to 10 minutes of mixing, add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to the ice cream.

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