tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post6166958567737675127..comments2024-03-15T18:04:29.111-07:00Comments on Not So Humble Pie: Milk & Honey Ice CreamMs. Humblehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06960224421093634330noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-53134687404064306862011-09-01T22:28:22.195-07:002011-09-01T22:28:22.195-07:00Love all the tips and I'm currently trying thi...Love all the tips and I'm currently trying this recipe right now. One of my favourite drinks is honey milk tea, so I'm steeping some tea in the cream-milk mixture, so hopefully that works out. *crosses fingers*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-64335815171712545602011-07-15T07:38:12.711-07:002011-07-15T07:38:12.711-07:00Ms Humble,
Thanks for the details!
KathleenMs Humble,<br /><br />Thanks for the details!<br /><br />Kathleendickaiellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11252588769161734747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-28251955950650268852011-07-14T18:02:47.657-07:002011-07-14T18:02:47.657-07:00Kathleen,
I actually use a fairly inexpensive ic...Kathleen, <br /><br />I actually use a fairly inexpensive ice cream maker, a basic base model <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00000JGRT/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nosohupi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B00000JGRT" rel="nofollow">Cuisinart (link to model)</a>. I've owned or used several nicer ice cream makers, but found that there isn't much variation between home ice cream makers in terms of quality. (I stick with the cheapest Cuisinart model simply because I buy a need a half dozen spare freezer bowls and those add up quick!). <br /><br />I will note that one of the better home ice cream makers is a kitchen aid attachment, of all things. Attached to that powerful motor, the blade and freezer bowl combo does a great job of churning and beating air into the mixture. This makes for very smooth textured ice cream.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0002IES80/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=nosohupi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B0002IES80" rel="nofollow">Link</a><br /><br />Anyway, in the home setting, grainy ice cream may have less to do with the machine than the recipe and the method. Even with my fairly basic ice cream maker, I churn out smooth creamy desserts (Yay, puns!). This is because I take a few steps to ensure the best results. <br /><br />1. Make sure the freezer bowl (if your model has one) is very, very cold. Allow it to freeze for at least 24 hours before churning. Ideally let it freeze for 48-72 hours. <br /><br />2. Make sure the ingredients going into the bowl are really cold. It can take sometimes 4+ hours for room temperature ingredients to properly chill in the refrigerator. By using cold ingredients, the churning is more effective and you'll beat more air into the mixture. The more air you churn in, the smaller the crystals that will form later on in the freezer.<br /><br />Couple 1 & 2 and you're well on your way to a batch of fine textured ice cream. <br /><br />3. Further minimize those air crystals by using adding as much fat to the ice cream as you can (or can stand). In sorbets, it is an issue of sugar, as described above. <br /><br />I stick to recipes that use a lot of heavy cream vs milk. When I do use a higher ratio of whole milk, I will add the powdered milk to improve the texture. Otherwise I am just going all out, employing eggs, mascarpone, cream cheese, and 40% ultra heavy cream in my recipes. <br /><br />Fats don't freeze readily in home freezers. The higher the fat ratio the smoother the ice cream simply because it will have a tough time forming those pesky ice crystals. <br /><br />Before anyone mentions "...but butter freezes solid Ms. H!" I'll remind everyone that butter has a high water content. <br /><br />4. Beat in a little air while mixing your ingredients. I'm not saying you should whip the cream, but a little air gives it a head start. When I call for you to blend all the ingredients in a food processor, one of the goals is not only to make the mixture smooth and homogenous but to add a air to the cream. This also applies when I talk about mixing with a whisk. The goal is to not only mix, but to incorporate a little air into the cream. <br /><br />5. COLD! The quicker your churned ice cream freezes the better. Quick freezing prevents the large crystal formation that is so undesirable (grainy ice cream!). So stash that container of creamy goodness in the coldest part of your freezer.Ms. Humblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960224421093634330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-90777681692228621512011-07-14T15:57:58.731-07:002011-07-14T15:57:58.731-07:00Ms Humble,
What brand of ice cream maker do you u...Ms Humble,<br /><br />What brand of ice cream maker do you use? I had one which didn't work well and have no idea what to buy. I also find homemade ice cream tends to be grainy. Is there a solution? I did note the powdered milk used in a previous recipe.<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Kathleendickaiellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11252588769161734747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-16559460115078232502011-07-12T03:11:34.373-07:002011-07-12T03:11:34.373-07:00I've never had honey and milk ice cream but it...I've never had honey and milk ice cream but it sure looks good! :)Dinner at Six Thirtyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07507013272340800202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-52405019822166156762011-07-11T21:09:17.453-07:002011-07-11T21:09:17.453-07:00This recipe is going into my favorites for sure. I...This recipe is going into my favorites for sure. I made some delicious honey ice cream by "winging it" one day and have been striving ever since to recreate it. I usually end up with too much sugar in it, so it doesn't freeze well, but now I finally have a new recipe. Thanks for posting :)Jacobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14212640404720693518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-71505008967193948342011-07-11T20:42:37.002-07:002011-07-11T20:42:37.002-07:00Mmmmm! Oh my goodness. That sounds so perfectly sw...Mmmmm! Oh my goodness. That sounds so perfectly sweet, excellent for a summer evening. Lovely :)the [sugar] apothecaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198148207833427751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-6192327782858221442011-07-11T11:20:35.040-07:002011-07-11T11:20:35.040-07:00love the humble banter!
love honey!
love ice cream...love the humble banter!<br />love honey!<br />love ice cream! thanks…:)<br /><br /><br />http://www.laboratoriodelgelato.com/thelab.php<br /><br />had labaratorio's mocha choco chip & maple walnut yesterday…treadmill today a must!lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01942642253140734302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-34508152161380128322011-07-11T09:09:56.051-07:002011-07-11T09:09:56.051-07:00You crack me up! I would hold out for the kidney :...You crack me up! I would hold out for the kidney :)Colleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01564381797253929955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-75248943499537621192011-07-11T02:00:04.444-07:002011-07-11T02:00:04.444-07:00Orange and nutmeg sounds like an unusual and inter...Orange and nutmeg sounds like an unusual and interesting combination.Three-Cookieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616627712817566828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-57250579390130075562011-07-11T00:50:46.106-07:002011-07-11T00:50:46.106-07:00This looks amazing, I'm going to have to make ...This looks amazing, I'm going to have to make this soon. Maybe to fill ice cream sandwiches. Welcome back too :)Poires au Chocolathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12674875890220050243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-29541187769831032892011-07-10T22:02:40.886-07:002011-07-10T22:02:40.886-07:00welcome back! i was losing weight without you. and...welcome back! i was losing weight without you. and we can't have that...<br />;o)bon bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08222604600490116372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-56650436333501533502011-07-10T21:33:15.001-07:002011-07-10T21:33:15.001-07:00This ice cream looks and sounds amazing! Glad you&...This ice cream looks and sounds amazing! Glad you're back :)Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05190513462569145743noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-75734778250527496282011-07-10T21:24:25.750-07:002011-07-10T21:24:25.750-07:00MWT,
That is my next blog post, one that I'm ...MWT,<br /><br />That is my next blog post, one that I'm still working on. I accidentally clicked 'publish' instead of 'save' and I had to quickly pull it down. Google reader ignores this action and torments everyone.<br /><br />The Red Rose Raspberry Sorbet will be up in the coming days. :)<br /><br />Mom, <br /><br />I think we are both well aware that time-outs never worked on me.Ms. Humblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960224421093634330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-37990604842693981792011-07-10T21:17:25.361-07:002011-07-10T21:17:25.361-07:00That will get you a "time-out"! I'...That will get you a "time-out"! I'd rather have Sea Salt Caramels anyway. ThxMotherHumblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649438704878331982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-179130885662686022011-07-10T21:16:51.277-07:002011-07-10T21:16:51.277-07:00tried to find your raspberry rose sorbet post, as ...tried to find your raspberry rose sorbet post, as it showed up in my google reader...did it somehow disappear?MWThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674641134347651526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-78945472636347505552011-07-10T18:28:14.945-07:002011-07-10T18:28:14.945-07:00How about a flunitrazepam smoothie?How about a flunitrazepam smoothie?Ms. Humblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06960224421093634330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-66334718388009825152011-07-10T18:23:55.870-07:002011-07-10T18:23:55.870-07:00I want you to know that my trips to Hawaii and Spa...I want you to know that my trips to Hawaii and Spain were purely altruistic. I was doing research for possible future posts on your blog. I had to sacrifice myself and eat a lot more food than I would normally - in very beautiful settings - all for the sake of research. (I also had to dance late into the night on some evenings to work off all of that food which was just part of the whole package of self-sacrifice I went through.) Where do you think I came up with that Kona coffee BBQ sauce I'm working on? <br /><br />I also want you to know that I took detailed notes about all of this amazing food on these selfless trips. Unfortunately I can't read the notes because my Bain de Soleil SPF 8 spilled in my bag. <br /><br />I have realized that you have more patience than I when it comes to blogging. I like to cook the food then EAT it. Photos and writing? What a hassle; let's do that later. Pass me the ice cream before it melts. <br /><br />A kidney? Yeah, I might be willing to give one of those up. But you had better fix me something good to eat in exchange. I don't feel that guilty.MotherHumblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03649438704878331982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2434548298509198554.post-18950397834811933342011-07-10T17:18:37.923-07:002011-07-10T17:18:37.923-07:00Ohhh, this all sounds delicious! I'm drooling...Ohhh, this all sounds delicious! I'm drooling!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10921564620204358209noreply@blogger.com