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Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker
Instruction Booklet
GL5500
Please read these instructions carefully
and retain for future reference.
Contents
Important instructions – retain for
future use.
Sunbeam's Safety Precautions 1
Features of your Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker 2
Before using your Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker 4
Using your Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker 5
Handy hints when using your
Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker 7
Tips to Making Custard Based Ice Cream 8
Care and Cleaning 9
Recipes 10
1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR SNACK
HEROES
™
ICE CREAM MAKER
• Thisapplianceisnotatoy.
• Alwaysoperateonaflatsurface.
• Donotplacefreezercanisterormotorunitina
dishwasher.
• Donotplacemotorunitinthefreezer.
Sunbeam is very safety conscious when
designing and manufacturing consumer products,
but it is essential that the product user also
exercise care when using an electrical appliance.
Listed below are precautions which are essential
for the safe use of an electrical appliance:
• Readcarefullyandsavealltheinstructions
providedwithanappliance.
• Alwaysturnthepoweroffatthepoweroutlet
beforeyouinsertorremoveaplug.Remove
bygraspingtheplug-donotpullonthecord.
• Turnthepoweroffandremovetheplug
whentheapplianceisnotinuseand
beforecleaning.
• Donotuseyourappliancewithanextension
cord unless this cord has been checked
and tested by a qualified technician or
serviceperson.
• Alwaysuseyourappliancefromapower
outletofthevoltage(A.C.only)marked
ontheappliance.
• Thisapplianceisnotintendedforuseby
persons(includingchildren)withreduced
physical,sensoryormentalcapabilities,or
lackofexperienceandknowledge,unlessthey
havebeengivensupervisionorinstruction
concerninguseoftheappliancebyaperson
responsiblefortheirsafety.
• Childrenshouldbesupervisedtoensurethat
theydonotplaywiththeappliance.
• Thetemperatureofaccessiblesurfacesmaybe
highwhentheapplianceisoperating.
• Neverleaveanapplianceunattendedwhile
inuse.
• Donotuseanapplianceforanypurpose
otherthanitsintendeduse.
• Donotplaceanapplianceonornearahotgas
flame,electricelementoronaheatedoven.
• Donotplaceontopofanyotherappliance.
• Donotletthepowercordofanappliancehang
overtheedgeofatableorbenchtoportouch
anyhotsurface.
• Donotoperateanyelectricalappliancewith
adamagedcordoraftertheappliancehas
beendamagedinanymanner.Ifdamageis
suspected,returntheappliancetothenearest
SunbeamAppointedServiceCentre
forexamination,repairoradjustment.
• Foradditionalprotection,Sunbeam
recommendtheuseofaresidualcurrent
device(RCD)withatrippingcurrentnot
exceeding30mAintheelectricalcircuit
supplyingpowertoyourappliances.
• Donotimmersetheapplianceinwater
oranyotherliquidunlessrecommended.
•Appliancesarenotintendedtobeoperated
bymeansofanexternaltimerorseparate
remotecontrolsystem.
•Thisapplianceisintendedtobeusedin
householdandsimilarapplicationssuch
as:staffkitchenareasinshops,officesand
otherworkingenvironments;farmhouses;by
clientsinhotels,motelsandotherresidential
typeenvironments;bedandbreakfasttype
environments.
Ifyouhaveanyconcernsregardingtheperformanceanduseofyourappliance,pleasevisit
www.sunbeam.com.auorcontacttheSunbeamConsumerServiceLine.
Ensuretheabovesafetyprecautionsareunderstood.
Sunbeam’s Safety Precautions
2
On/Off switch
Indicateswhentheunitisswitchedon.
Motor unit
Rotatesthepaddle.
Pouring hole cover
Enableseasypouringofingredientsduringthe
freezingprocessanditstransparencyallows
observationoftheicecreammakingprocessfor
perfectresultseverytime.Pouringholecover
holdsthemotorunitinplace.
Paddle extender
Connectsthepaddletomotorunit.
Paddle
Churnsmixtureuntiltherightconsistencyis
achieved.
Features of your Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker
3
Freezer canister
Thefreezercanisterhasbeenspecially
designedtofreezequicklyinyourfreezerand
provideaneventemperaturethroughoutthe
freezingprocess.
Locking Tabs
Holdsthepouringholecoverandbaseinplace.
Base
Holdsthefreezercanister.
Non-slip rubber feet
Non-sliprubberfeetprovideextrastability.
4
Before using your Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker
1.Beforeusingyouricecreammakerforthe
firsttime,ensurethatallpackingmaterial
isremoved.
2.Removethemotorbasefromthepouring
holecover.Washthefreezercanister,
paddle,pouringholecoverandbasein
warmsoapywater.Besuretorinseanddry
allpartsthoroughly.Wipethemotorunit
withadampcloth.
3.Itisimportantwhenmakingicecream
thatthefreezercanisterisproperlyfrozen.
Theicecreammakerfeaturesadouble
insulatedbowlwhichrequiresthorough
freezing.Forbestresultswrapthefreezer
canisterinaplasticbagandplaceupright
inthebackofthefreezer,whereitis
coldest.Wrappingthefreezercanister
withaplasticbagwillpreventodoursfrom
withinthefreezerseepingintothefreezer
canister.Asthereisliquidinbetweenthe
canisterwalls,shakethecanistertocheck
iffullyfrozen;youshouldnothearany
liquidmovingwithinthewalls.
NOTE:Continuallystoringthefreezercanister
inthefreezerallowsyoutheflexibilityto
makeyourfavouriteicecreamatamoment’s
notice.
AVERAGE FREEZER APPROXIMATE
TEMPERATURE FREEZING TIME
-18˚C 20-22hrs
NOTE:Thefreezertemperaturemayvary
dependingonhowmanytimesitisopened
throughouttheday.
5
Using your Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker
1.Slidethemotorunitontothepouringhole
coveruntilitlocksinplace.Twotabs
underneathwill‘click’intoplace.
2.Insertthepaddleextenderintothemotor
unitopening.
3.Connectthepaddletothepaddleextender.
4.Removethefreezercanisterfromfreezer.
5.Placethefreezercanisterintothebase.
6.Placethepouringholecoverontothebase
sothatall4lockingtabsarealigned.
7.Rotateclockwiseslightlyuntilthetabslock
intoplace.
8.Inserttheplugintothepoweroutletand
turntheicecreammakeronimmediately.
Thiswillpreventthepaddlefromfreezing
ontothefreezercanister.
9.Pourthepreparedicecreammixture
throughthepouringholeintothefreezer
canister.
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NOTE:Itisextremelyimportantthatthe
freezercanisterisusedimmediatelyafteritis
removedfromthefreezerasitbeginstothaw
onceremoved.Ensuretheicecreammixture
isreadyandwellchilled,thenremovethe
freezercanisterfromthefreezer.
10. Theicecreammakerprocesswilltake
anywherefrom20-40minutes.Do
notturnapplianceoffduringuseas
themixturemayfreezeandprevent
movementofthepaddle.
NOTE:Ifafter40minutesthemixtureis
notyetsolidorhasthawedagain,donot
continue.Possiblereasonsforthemixture
notfreezinginclude:thefreezercanisterwas
notcold,themixturewastoowarm,room
temperatureisquitewarmortheproportion
oftheingredientswereincorrect.
11. Toaddingredientsafterthemixture
processhasbegun,gentlyaddthem
throughthepouringhole.
12. Whenthemixturehasthickenedand
reachesthetopofthepaddle,theice
creamiscompletelypreparedandthe
icecreammakershouldbeturnedoff.
Toavoidthemotoroverheating,theice
creammakermayturnitselfoffwhen
themixturehasthickenedandisready.
13. Removethepaddlefromthemixture.
14. Allowthemixturetositinthefreezer
canisterfor5minutesbeforeserving.
Onlyuseplastic,rubberorwooden
utensilstoservefromthefreezer
canister.Metalspoonsmaydamagethe
bowl.
NOTE:Atthisstageyouricecreamwillbea
spoonableconsistency.
15. Tofurtherhardenthemixture,transfer
youricecreamintoaclean,covered
airtightcontainerandplaceinthe
freezer.
Using your Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker (continued)
7
Handy Hints when using your
Snack Heroes
™
Ice Cream Maker
• Thetimetakentomakeicecreamwill
dependontheambienttemperatureof
aroom,howlongthefreezercanister
hasbeenfreezing,thetemperatureof
thefreezerandthetemperatureofthe
ingredientsaddedtotheicecream
maker.Asageneralrule,thecoolerthese
elements,thefastertheicecreammaking
process.Thechurningprocesswilltake
anywherefrom20-40minutesbasedon
this.
• Whenfollowingrecipesthatrequirethe
mixturetobepre-cooked,itisbestto
preparethemixtureadayinadvanceto
allowmaximumchillingtime.
• Whenpreparingicecreammixturesthat
donotrequirepre-cooking,werecommend
usinganelectricmixerformaximum
aeration,thenmakingsuremixtureisvery
coldbeforechurning.
• Theconsistencyoftheicecream/sorbets
shouldbeaspoonableconsistency
whenfinished.Werecommendhowever,
transferringyouricecreamtoacontainer
andplacinginthefreezerforafurther1-2
hoursforafirmicecream.
• Foodssuchascream,sugar,eggsandmilk
areoftenthekeyingredientsinanice
creammixture.Theymaybesubstituted
withsimilaringredientstosuityourtaste
anddietaryrequirements.Forexample,
differentvarietiesofcreammaybeused,
whichwillproducevaryingflavoursand
textures.
• Duetoanincreaseinvolumeduring
preparation,themaximumamountof
liquidmixtureshouldnotexceed850ml.If
usingyourownrecipes,adaptthevolume
ofmixturetotheseamounts.850mlof
mixturewillcreateapproximately1litreof
icecream;howeversorbetsdonotexpand
asmuchthereforemakingasmaller
quantity.
• Alcoholinhibitsthefreezingprocess.If
addingalcoholtoarecipe,addwhenthe
mixtureisalmostfrozen.Thebestwayto
judgethisiswhenthemixturereachesthe
topofthepaddle.
• Beawarethatflavoursoffruitbased
sorbetsandicecreamsmayvarydepending
ontheripenessandsweetnessoffruitor
juiceused.
• Youcanreplacesugarwithanartificial
sweetener.Werecommendusingonethat
isinequalproportion(spoontospoon)to
sugar,suchasEqualorsweetenersthat
suggestusinghalftheamountofsugar
suchasCSRSmartsugar.
• Whenstoringyouricecream,ensurethe
containerisnolargerthan1litreandwell
sealed.Placingapieceofbakingpaper
overtheicecreamwillpreventicecrystals
fromformingontheicecream.
• Icecreamisbestconsumedwithin
2weeks.
• Whenservingicecreamstraightfromthe
freezer,allowtheicecreamtositoutat
roomtemperaturefor5-10minutes;this
willmakeservingeasier.
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Tips to Making Custard Based
Ice Cream
Atraditionalcreamyice-creamismadefrom
acustardbase.Herearesomestepstohelp
youachieveperfectcustardeverytime.
• Makesuretheeggsarefreshandareat
roomtemperature.
• Haveyouringredientsmeasuredoutand
readysothatyouarenotleavinganything
waiting.
• Usingawirewhiskorelectrichandmixer,
beattheeggyolksandsugarinalarge
deepbowlforabout3-4minutesoruntil
lightandcreamy.Thecolourwillgoquite
light.
• Placethemilk/creamrequiredforthe
recipeinasaucepan.
• Heatthemilkmixtureonalow/medium
heatuntilthemixturelookslikeitis
almostabouttoboil.Agoodguideiswhen
littlebubblesstarttoappeararoundthe
edgesofthemilk.Becarefulnottoboil.
Shouldyouboilthemilkyouwillneedto
startagain.
• Usingawirewhisk,whiskthehotmilk
mixturegraduallyintotheeggmixture
makingsurethatthetwoarewell
combined.
• Returnthemixtureintoacleansaucepan
andcookoveralowheat,stirring
constantlywithawoodenspoon.The
custardmixtureisreadywhenitthickens
andcoatsthebackofaspoon.Totestthis
placethewoodenspoonintothecustard
mixturethenturnthespoonover.Runyour
fingeroncedownthebackofthespoon.If
thecustardisthickenoughitwillkeepthe
fingermark,ifitisstillrunnythemixture
willeithernotgrabontothebackofthe
spoonandlookverythinorthefingermark
willnotstay.
• Ifthemixtureseparatesorcurdlesthen
heatistoohigh.
• Donotleavethecustardunattendedwhile
cooking.
• Thecustardwilltakeanywherefrom5-15
minutestothickendependingonthetype/
sizeofsaucepanused.Itisbesttousea
lowheatasdifferentstovetypeswillvary
greatlyinheat.
• Oncethecustardhasthickened,transfer
themixtureintoaheatproofbowl.Allow
themixturetocoolbeforeplacinginto
therefrigerator,coverandchillforseveral
hoursbeforeuse.
9
Care & Cleaning
• Alwaysturnthepoweroffandremovethe
plugfromthepoweroutletafteruseand
beforecleaning.
• Washthefreezercanisterinwarmsoapy
water.Thiscanbedoneiftheunitis
stillpartiallyfrozen;itwillnotdamageor
cracktheunit.However,iftheunitisstill
partiallyfrozenyoumustdryimmediately
asthewaterwillstarttofreezeinsidethe
unit.Besuretorinseanddrythoroughly.
Donotuseabrasivescouringpads,powders
orcleaners.
NOTE:Neverplacethefreezercanisterinthe
freezerifitisstillwet.
• Pouringholecover,paddleandbase
maybeplacedonthetopshelfofthe
dishwasher.
NOTE:Neverplacethefreezercanisterinthe
dishwasher.
• Themotorunitshouldbecleanedbyusing
adampcloth.
NOTE:Neverimmersemotorunitinwater.
• Donotusesharpobjectsorutensils
insidethefreezercanister.Sharpobjects
willscratchanddamagetheinsideof
thefreezercanister.Aplastic,wooden
orrubberspoon,orspatula,maybe
usedwhentheapplianceisinthe‘OFF’
position.
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Basic Vanilla Ice Cream 1 Makes 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1cup(250ml)milk
2cups(500ml)thickenedcream
1vanillabean,seedsscraped*
5eggyolks
½cup(110g)castersugar
1.Combinemilkandcreaminasaucepan.
Splitvanillabeaninhalflengthways.
Scrapeouttheseeds;addthepodandthe
seedstothesaucepan.Bringthemixture
tosimmeringpointoverlowheat.
2.Whiskeggyolksandsugartogetherfor3-4
minutes,untillightandcreamy.
3.Graduallywhiskinhotmilkmixtureinto
yolkmixtureuntilwellcombined.
4.Returnthemixtureintoacleansaucepan
andcook,stirringconstantlywithawooden
spoon,overlowheatuntilmixturethickens
andcoatsthebackofthespoon.
Tip: For further tips on custard making see
page 8.
5.Transfermixturetoabowlandremove
vanillapod.Allowtocoolbeforeplacing
inthefridgetochillfor4-6hoursoruntil
verycold.
6.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole..
7.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
* Vanilla bean can be substituted with 2
teaspoons of vanilla essence
Variations to this recipe:
Chocolate Ice Cream Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream1
150gchoppeddarkchocolate
1.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
1,heatingthedarkchocolatewiththe
creamandmilk.
2.Omitvanillabean.
Rum & Raisin Ice Cream Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
40minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream1
¹/
³
cup(55g)choppedraisins
1tablespoonsdarkrum
1.Soakchoppedraisinswithrumfor1hour
beforechurning.
2.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
1.Omitvanillabean.
3.PositiontheFrozendessertmakeras
directedonpages7-8.Turnuniton;add
basicvanillaicecreammixturethroughthe
pouringhole.
4.Oncemixturehasreachedthetopofthe
paddle,pourinthesoakedraisinsand
rum.Churnforafurther5minutesoruntil
theicecreammakerturnsitselfoff.
Recipes
11
Recipes (continued)
Peppermint Choc Chip
Ice Cream Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
25minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream1
1teaspoonpeppermintessence
55gfinelychoppeddarkchocolate
greenfoodcolouring(optional)
1.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
1.Omitvanillabean.
2.Addpeppermintessencetomixturebefore
churning.
3.Addfinelychoppedchocolateandfood
colouringtothecustardmixturethrough
thepouringholewhenchurning.
Basic Vanilla Ice Cream 2 Makes approx. 800ml
Cooking&Preptime:
25minutes+chillingtime
1cup(250ml)milk
1cup(250ml)thickenedcream
1VanillaBean*
4eggyolks
½cup(110g)castersugar
1.Combinemilkandcreaminasaucepan.
Splitvanillabeaninhalflengthways.
Scrapeouttheseedsandaddthepod
andtheseedstothesaucepan.Bringthe
mixturetosimmeringpointoverlowheat.
2.Whiskeggyolksandsugartogetherfor3-4
minutes,untillightandcreamy.
3.Graduallywhiskinhotmilkmixtureinto
yolkmixtureuntilwellcombined.
4.Returnthemixtureintoacleansaucepan
andcook,stirringconstantlywithawooden
spoon,overlowheatuntilmixturethickens
andcoatsthebackofthespoon.Donot
allowmixturetoboiloritwillcurdle.
5.Transfermixturetoabowlandremove
vanillapod.Allowtocoolbeforeplacingin
thefridgefor4-6hoursoruntilverycold.
Tip: For further tips on custard making see
page 8.
6.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
7.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
* Vanilla bean can be substituted with 2
teaspoons of vanilla essence
Variations to this recipe:
White Chocolate
Ice Cream Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
30minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream2
150gchoppedwhitechocolate
50gfinelychoppedwhitechocolate,extra
1.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
2,heatingthewhitechocolatewiththe
creamandmilk.Omitvanillabean.
2.Addfinelychoppedchocolatetothe
custardmixturethroughthepouringhole
whenchurning.
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Coffee Ice Cream Makes approx. 850ml
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream2
60mlstrongfreshespresso*
1.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
2,heatingthecoffeewiththecreamand
milk.
2.Omitvanillabean.
* Freshespressocanbesubstitutedwith2
teaspoonsofinstantcoffeedissolvedin1
tablespoonofwater
Peanut Butter Brittle Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
40minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream2
¼cupcrunchypeanutbutter
1cup(220g)castersugar
¼cupwater
¼cuproasted,saltedpeanuts,chopped
1.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
2,heatingthepeanutbutterinwiththe
milkandcream.
2.Meanwhile,combinesugarandwaterina
smallheavy-basedsaucepan;stiroverlow
heatuntilsugardissolves.Increaseheat;
boil,uncovered,withoutstirring,about10
minutesoruntilsyrupisadeepgolden
colour.
3.Pourtoffeemixtureintoa20cmx20cm
squarepan;stand5minutes.Sprinkle
peanutsovertoffee.Refrigeratefor
approximately20minutesoruntilset.
Breakpralineintoshards;pulseinafood
processoruntilcoarselychopped.
4.Oncetheicecreamisfinished,stir
through1cupofthepraline.Spooninto
aplasticcontainer;coverandfreezeuntil
firm.Sprinkleremainingpralinemixture
overtheicecreambeforeserving.
Cookies and Cream Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream2
150gOreocookies,roughlychopped
1.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
2.
2.AddOreocookiesinstep5aftercustard
mixtureiscold.
Choc Hazelnut Ice Cream Makes approx. 900ml
Cooking&Preptime:
30minutes+chillingtime
1quantitybasicvanillaicecream2
¹⁄
³
cupchocolatehazelnutspread
5 Ferrero Rocher chocolates
1.Followsteps1-7forbasicvanillaicecream
2,heatingthehazelnutspreadwiththe
creamandmilk.Omitvanillabean.
2.Placechocolatesintoasmallcleanplastic
bagandcrushwithamalletorrollingpin.
3.Addtothecustardmixturethroughthe
pouringholewhenchurning.
Easy Mix Vanilla
Ice Cream Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
40minutes+chillingtime
1½cups(375ml)milk
200gcondensedmilk
¾cup(180ml)cream
1teaspoonvanillaessence
1.Combinemilk,condensedmilk,creamand
vanillaessencetogetherinabowl;mixwell.
Recipes (continued)
13
2.Refrigeratemixtureuntilcompletely
chilled.
3.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
4.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
Variations to this recipe: (Easy Mix Vanilla)
Choc-Honey Comb
Praline Ice Cream Makes approx. 1.25 litres
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantityeasymixvanillaicecream
1cup(220g)castersugar
½cup(125ml)water
½cup(100g)honeycombchocolate
¹⁄
³
cup(75gm)honeycomb,chopped
1.Followsteps1-4foreasymixvanillaice
cream.
2.Meanwhile,combinesugarandwaterina
smallheavy-basedsaucepan;stiroverlow
heatuntilsugardissolves.Increaseheat;
boil,uncovered,withoutstirring,about10
minutesoruntilsyrupisadeepgolden
colour.
3.Pourtoffeemixtureintoa20cmx20cm
squarepan;standfor5minutes.Sprinkle
honeycombchocolateoverhottoffee.
Refrigerateforapproximately20minutes
oruntilset.Breakpralineintoshards;
pulseinafoodprocessoruntilcoarsely
chopped.
4.Oncetheicecreamisfinishedstirthrough
1cupofthehoneycombpralinemixture;
stirtocombine.Spoonintoaplastic
container;coverandfreezeuntilfirm.
Tip: Thebasicvanillaicecreamrecipescan
alsobeusedforthisrecipe.
Rocky Road Ice Cream Makes approx. 1.2 litres
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantityeasymixvanillaicecream
1cup(50g)minimarshmallows
100gdarkchocolate,choppedcoarsely
¹⁄
³
cupshreddedcoconut,toasted
1.Followsteps1-4foreasymixvanillaice
cream.
2.Combinemarshmallow,chocolate,coconut
inalargebowl.
3.Oncetheicecreamisfinishedstirthrough
themarshmallowmixture.Spoonintoa
plasticcontainer;coverandfreezeuntil
firm.
Tip: Thebasicvanillaicecreamrecipescan
alsobeusedforthisrecipe.
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Low Fat Vanilla Makes approx. 750ml
Ice Cream (630g)
Cooking&Preptime:
25minutes+chillingtime
1½teaspoonsgelatine
2tablespoonswater
400mlskimmilk
100mlthickenedlightcream18%milkfat
¼cup(55g)castersugar
2teaspoonsvanillaessence
1.Mixgelatinewithboilingwaterandstir
untildissolved.
2.Combinemilk,cream,sugarandvanillain
asaucepan.Bringthemixturetosimmering
pointoverlowheat;stirringoccasionally
untilsugardissolves.
3.Removefromheatandaddthegelatine
mixture;mixwell.
4.Refrigerateuntilcompletelychilled.
5.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
6.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickened and is ready
Nutritional information per 100g
397kj;3.1gtotalfat;2gsatfat;3.9gprotein;
13gcarbohydrates;13gsugars
Variations to this recipe:
Low Fat Chocolate Makes approx. 750ml
Ice Cream (685g)
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantitylowfatvanillaicecream
¼cup(30g)cocoapowder
¼cup(55g)castersugar
1.Followsteps1-6forlowfatvanillaice
cream,gentlywhiskingthecocoapowder
andsugarintothehotmilkuntildissolved.
Nutritional information per 100g
560kj;3.4gtotalfat;2.2gsatfat;4.4g
protein;21gcarbohydrates;20gsugars
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Low Fat Strawberry Makes approx. 1 litre
Ice Cream (1180g)
Cooking&Preptime:
40minutes+chillingtime
1quantitylowfatvanillaicecream
500gstrawberries,hulled
¼cup(55g)castersugar
1.Followsteps1-6forlowfatvanillaice
creamaddingstrawberrymixtureinstep5.
2.Tomakestrawberrymixture,process
strawberriesinafoodprocessoruntil
smooth.Pressmixturethoughafinesieve;
discardseeds.
3.Placestrawberrypureeandextrasugarin
asaucepanandstiroveralowheatuntil
thesugarhasdissolved.Increaseheatand
boil,stirringoccasionally,forabout8minutes
oruntilthemixturehasreducedto1cup.
Transfertoaheatproofbowlorjug;chillfor
severalhours.
4.Combinetheicecreammixtureand
strawberrymixtureinajug.
Nutritional information per 100g
326kj;1.7gtotalfat;1.1gsatfat;2.8
protein;13gcarbohydrates;13gsugars
Reduced Fat Basic
Vanilla Ice cream Makes 1 litre (1000g)
Cooking&Preptime:
40minutes+chillingtime
This recipe is 40% less fat than our original
basic vanilla ice cream 1 recipe on page 10
1cup(250ml)skimmilk
2cups(500ml)thickenedlightcream
18%milkfat
1vanillabean,seedsscraped*
5eggyolks
½cup(110g)castersugar
1.Combinemilkandcreaminasaucepan.
Splitvanillabeaninhalflengthways.
Scrapeouttheseeds;addthepodandthe
seedstothesaucepan.Bringthemixture
tosimmeringpointoverlowheat.
2.Whiskeggyolksandsugartogetherfor3-4
minutes,untillightandcreamy.
3.Graduallywhiskinhotmilkmixtureinto
yolkmixtureuntilwellcombined.
4.Returnthemixtureintoacleansaucepan
andcook,stirringconstantlywithawooden
spoon,overlowheatuntilmixturethickens
andcoatsthebackofthespoon.
Tip: For further tips on custard making see
page 8.
5.Transfermixturetoabowlandremove
vanillapod.Allowtocoolbeforeplacing
inthefridgetochillfor4-6hoursoruntil
wellchilled.
6.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
7.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
* Vanilla bean can be substituted with 2
teaspoons of vanilla essence
Nutritional information per 100g
787kj;12.5gtotalfat;7.4gsatfat;4.7g
protein;15gcarbohydrates;15gsugars
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No Added Sugar
Ice Cream Makes approx 1 litre (740g)
This recipe is also low in fat. We used CSR
Smart sugar for this recipe but if using another
sugar replacement use ½ cup.
Cooking&Preptime:
10minutes+chillingtime
1cup(250ml)evaporatedskimmilk
¼cupsugarreplacement
1½cups(375ml)skimmilk
4eggyolks
2teaspoonsvanillaessence
1.Combineingredientsinalargemixingbowl
andmixwell.
2.Refrigeratemixtureuntilcompletely
chilled.
3.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
4.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
Nutritional information per 100g
328kj;2.8gtotalfat;0.9gsatfat;6.8g
protein;6.5gcarbohydrates;6.5gsugars
GELATO
Therearemanydifferentstylesofgelato;
wehavechosentwostyles,sugarsyrupand
custardbased.Sugarsyrupgelatohasalight
refreshingtastewithahintofcreaminess
tothemwhileacustardbasedgelatohas
acreamiertexturebutislighterthanice
cream.
Whenmakingsugarsyrupbasedgelatoitis
essentialthatthefreezercanisterisascold
aspossible.Inmostcasestheicecream
makerwillnotturnitselfoffasgelatohasa
softerconsistency.Togaugeifyourgelatois
ready,waituntilthemixturecomescloseor
tothetopofthepaddleorlooksquitefrozen.
Thistimewillvarydependingontemperature
ofingredients,freezercanisterandambient
temperature.
Sugar Syrup Makes approx. 1 cup
Cooking&Preptime:
10minutes+chillingtime
1cup(250ml)water
½cup(110g)castersugar
1.Placethewaterandsugarinasmall
saucepan.
2.Stiroveralowheatuntilthesugar
dissolves.Bringtotheboilandcookfor2
minutes.Removefromheat.Cooltoroom
temperature.Refrigerateforseveralhours
orovernight.
3.Sugarsyrupwillkeepforseveralweeks
storedinanairtightcontainerinthe
refrigerator.
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Green Apple Gelato Makes approx. 750ml
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantitysugarsyrup
3smallgreenapples,juiced
2tablespoonsfreshlysqueezedlemonjuice
²/
³
cup(160ml)thickenedcream
1.Followsteps1-2forsugarsyrup,including
theappleandlemonjuiceintothemixture.
2.Strainmixturethroughafinesieve.
Refrigerateforseveralhoursorovernight.
3.Whisktogethertheapplesyrupandcream
inajug.
4.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
5.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
Tip: For a slightly greener colour use 1-2 drops
of green food colouring.
Lemon Gelato Makes approx. 750ml
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantitysugarsyrup
¼cuplemonzest
²/
³
cup(160ml)freshlysqueezedlemonjuice
²/
³
cup(160ml)thickenedcream
1.Followsteps1-2forsugarsyrup,including
thelemonzestandjuiceintothemixture.
2.Strainmixturethroughafinesieve.
Refrigeratefor4-6hoursorovernight.
3.Whisktogetherthelemonsyrupandcream
inajug.
4.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
5.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
Ruby Red Grapefruit Makes approx. 750ml
Gelato
Cooking&Preptime:
20minutes+chillingtime
1quantitysugarsyrup
1tablespoongratedrubyredgrapefruitzest
²/
³
cup(160ml)freshlysqueezedrubyred
grapefruitjuice
²/
³
cup(160ml)thickenedcream
1-2dropsredfoodcolouring,optional
1.Followsteps1-2forsugarsyrup,including
thegrapefruitzestandjuiceintothe
mixture.
2.Strainmixturethroughafinesieve.
Refrigeratefor4-6hoursorovernight.
3.Whisktogethertherubyredgrapefruitsyrup,
creamandredfoodcolouringinajug.
4.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
5.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
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Custard Based Gelato
Gelato Custard Base Makes approx. 950ml
Cooking&Preptime:
35minutes+chillingtime
2cup(500ml)milk
½cup(125ml)lightcream
5eggyolks
½cup(110g)castersugar
1.Combinemilkandcreaminasaucepan.
Bringthemixturetosimmeringpointover
lowheat.
2.Whiskeggyolksandsugartogetherfor3-4
minutes,untillightandcreamy.
3.Graduallywhiskinhotmilkmixtureinto
yolkmixtureuntilwellcombined.
4.Returnthemixtureintoacleansaucepan
andcook,stirringconstantlywithawooden
spoon,overlowheatuntilmixturethickens
andcoatsthebackofthespoon.Donot
allowmixturetoboiloritwillcurdle.
Tip: For further tips on custard making see
page 8.
5.Transfermixturetoabowl;allowtocool
beforeplacinginthefridgetochillfor
severalhours.
6.Positiontheicecreammakerasdirected
onpages5-6.Turnuniton;addmixture
throughthepouringhole.
7.Whenmixturehasthickenedandreaches
thetopofthepaddle,theicecreamis
completelypreparedandtheicecream
makershouldbeturnedoff.Toavoidthe
motoroverheating,theicecreammaker
mayturnitselfoffwhenthemixturehas
thickenedandisready.
Gelato variations
Chocolate Nougat Gelato Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
25minutes+chillingtime
1quantitygelatocustardbase
80gTobleronechocolate,chopped
50gchoppedTobleronechocolate,extra
1.Followsteps1-7forgelatocustardbase.
Heatingthe80gchocolatewiththecream
andmilk.
2.Addchoppedchocolatetothegelato
mixturethroughthepouringholewhen
churning.
Passionfruit Gelato Makes approx. 1 litre
You will need approximately 4 passionfruit
for this recipe
Cooking&Preptime:
40minutes+chillingtime
1quantitygelatocustardbase
¹⁄
³
cuppassionfruitpulp
1.Followsteps1-7forgelatocustardbase.
2.Stirthroughpassionfruitbeforechurning.
Pistachio Gelato Makes approx. 1 litre
Cooking&Preptime:
40minutes+chillingtime
1quantitygelatocustardbase
¹/
³
cup(50g)roastedandchoppedpistachios
1.Followsteps1-7forgelatocustardbase.
2.Addchoppedpistachiostothegelato
mixturethroughthepouringholewhen
churning.
Recipes (continued)
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