How Do I Use a Double Treat Ice Cream Maker?

Judge for yourself if homemade ice cream tastes better than store-bought.

Homemade ice cream is a tasty treat. There are many brands of ice cream makers on the market these days--from commercial units to old-fashioned "crank" types to smaller ones that fit easily on a kitchen countertop--and they vary widely in size and price. Whether you own the Double Treat Ice Cream Maker by Lentek or the Deluxe Double Treat Ice Cream Maker made under the Koolatron brand name, knowing how to use your specific model will result in perfect ice cream every time.

Things You'll Need

• 4 AA batteries
• Milk or milk powder
• Ice cream mix or cream
• Egg yolks
• Sugar
• Salt

Instructions

1. 

   You'll need 4 AA batteries to operate the ice cream maker.

   Insert four AA batteries into the unit. The batteries should be new and all the same type. Batteries are not included with the ice cream maker.

2. Familiarize yourself with all parts of the unit. There are transparent windows, two hot air outlets, mixing blades, ice cream cups, a "pre" button for premixing the recipe's ingredients and a "pro" button to begin the previously-programmed mixing process. The deluxe model includes a sprinkle container, mixing comb and scoop.

3. Follow the recipe to determine the correct amount of each ingredient to add to the machine. Most ice cream recipes include egg yolks, milk, heavy cream or an ice cream mix and sugar, in addition to the particular fruits or flavors desired.

4. 

   Freeze at 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

   Make sure that all the unit's parts are dry, and then pour the ice cream ingredients into the cups so that they're about 2/3 full. Be careful not to overfill the cups.

5. Press the "pre" button to premix the ingredients; it should take about five minutes for the ingredients to mix and then cool down. Push the button again to stop it. If the ingredients are not mixed well, repeat the process for another five minutes.

6. 

   The green light will tell you when the ice cream is ready.

   Press the "pro" button, which begins the previously-programmed mixing process, and place the ice cream maker in the freezer. The process can take from 1-1/2 to five hours before the ice cream is ready to eat. When the "pro" light turns green, the ice cream is ready.

7. Check on the ice cream while it's freezing. The mixing blades may stick if the ice cream is too hard. Remove the blades from the top of the ice cream maker and then pull them out of the ice cream. Ice cream that is too thick has too much liquid in it and may not freeze properly.

Tips & Warnings

• Pre-chop nuts and fruit before adding them to the ice cream maker.

• Both machines are manufactured by the same company, so for further information about either one, call 1-888-353-6835 or email [e-mail].

• Never use hot ingredients in the unit.

• After making a batch of ice cream, bring the ice cream maker and the batteries to room temperature before using them again.

References

• Lentek Double Treat Ice Cream Maker: Directions for Use
• Koolatron Total Chef Double Treat Ice Cream Maker: Directions for Use
• Deluxe Double Treat: Directions For Use & Recipes

Resources

• Lentek: Total Chef Ice Cream Factory