Making ice cream is a wonderful hobby that can bring you joy and satisfaction. It allows you to create delicious and healthy treats that suit your taste and mood. It also helps you relax, learn, and express yourself. To get started, you only need some basic ingredients, equipment, and recipes. You can also find many resources online and offline to guide and inspire you. Why not give it a try?
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Making Ice Cream
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Making ice cream can be a form of mindfulness practice that reduces stress and enhances well-being. It can also boost your mood and creativity by stimulating your senses and allowing you to experiment with different flavors and combinations.
📜 Terms
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- Base. This is the liquid mixture of cream, milk, sugar, and other ingredients that is used to make ice cream. It can be cooked (custard base) or uncooked (Philadelphia base), and can have different fat and sugar content.
- Churn. This is the process of freezing and aerating the base in an ice cream maker, creating a smooth and creamy texture. It can take from 15 to 45 minutes, depending on the type and size of the ice cream maker.
- Overrun. This is the amount of air that is incorporated into the ice cream during churning. It is expressed as a percentage of the increase in volume from the base to the finished product. For example, if 1 liter of base becomes 1.5 liters of ice cream, the overrun is 50%. Higher overrun means lighter and softer ice cream, while lower overrun means denser and richer ice cream.
- Hardening. This is the process of transferring the churned ice cream to a freezer and letting it freeze until it reaches a desired firmness. It can take from 2 to 4 hours, depending on the temperature and size of the freezer.
- Tempering. This is the process of letting the hardened ice cream sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, allowing it to soften slightly and become more scoopable.
- Mix-ins. These are any additional ingredients that are added to the ice cream after churning, such as nuts, chocolate chips, cookies, fruits, etc. They can add flavor, texture, and visual appeal to the ice cream.
- Toppings. These are any ingredients that are added to the ice cream before serving, such as whipped cream, syrups, sprinkles, cherries, etc. They can enhance the taste and appearance of the ice cream.
❗ How to start making ice cream as a hobby
First moves for getting acquainted and breaking the ice.
Follow a YouTube tutorial for making simple ice-creams without an ice-cream maker. You probably can make it work with the kitchenware you already have.
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Do I need an ice cream maker to make ice cream?
No, you don’t need an ice cream maker to make ice cream, but it can make the process easier and faster. You can also make ice cream without a machine, using simple ingredients and techniques, such as freezing and stirring, whipping and folding, or shaking and rolling. However, these methods may not produce the same smooth and creamy texture as an ice cream maker.
What kind of milk and cream should I use to make ice cream?
The kind of milk and cream that you use to make ice cream can affect the taste and texture of your ice cream. You should use whole milk and heavy cream, which have higher fat content and provide more richness and creaminess to your ice cream. You can also use other types of milk and cream, such as skim milk, half-and-half, or coconut milk, but they may result in less rich and creamy ice cream.
How much sugar should I use to make ice cream?
The amount of sugar that you use to make ice cream can affect the sweetness and consistency of your ice cream. You should use enough sugar to balance the flavor and lower the freezing point of your ice cream, but not too much that it makes your ice cream too sweet or too soft. You can also use other types of sweeteners, such as honey, maple syrup, or stevia, but they may have different effects on your ice cream.
How long does homemade ice cream last in the freezer?
Homemade ice cream can last in the freezer for up to two months if stored properly. You should store your homemade ice cream in an airtight container that prevents freezer burn and odors. You should also label your container with the date and flavor of your ice cream. You should avoid thawing and refreezing your ice cream, as this can affect the quality and safety of your ice cream.
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💡 Tips
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- Start with simple recipes and flavors.
- Use quality ingredients and equipment.
- Chill your base and freezer bowl before churning.
- Don’t overfill or underfill your ice cream maker.
- Don’t overchurn or underchurn your ice cream.
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