Sunday, September 27, 2009

(canned) Peach Sorbet

Unfortunately, Mr. Yellow Chick borrowed my camera and hasn't returned it... he's asleep so I can't ask him where it is. I'll take a picture tomorrow. :)

~Ingredients~

2 - 15 ounce cans peaches in pear juice
1/4 cup sugar
Juice from 1/2 of a lemon
Pinch of Salt

~Directions~

1. Puree peaches in a blender - don't overdo it, you don't want to whip a lot of air into it, and having some "peach bits" in the sorbet is just fine.
2. Add other ingredients and pulse to combine.
3. Process in ice cream machine until a soft-serve consistency is reached.
4. Transfer to a container and freeze until firm.

~Conclusion~

I probably should have chilled the mixture - I completely forgot until it was already processing and I realized if it had been chilled it probably would have set up to a firmer soft serve.

~Reviews~

Yellow Chick: Simple, easy, tasty, and refreshing. :) This would be very nice on a hot summer day.
Mr. Yellow Chick: He's asleep, so I'll have to ask him tomorrow...

Sunday, September 20, 2009

Orange & Vanilla Ice Cream



~Ingredients ~

1 Cup Orange Juice Concentrate
1 Cup Heavy Cream
1 Cup Half and Half
2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
1/2 Cup Sugar
Pinch of Salt


~ Directions~

1. Combine all ingredients until well combined.
2. Process in Ice Cream maker until it reaches a soft-serve consistency.
3. Transfer to a freezer container and freeze until firm.


~ Conclusion ~

It was too strong tasting... almost bitter. I should have used 2 cups of cream. And I think it could have used a bit more sugar as well.


~ Reviews ~

Mr. Yellow Chick: Doesn't like it - but he's sure someone else would. (Ha!)
Mrs. Yellow Chick: It's just too strong - it needs to be sweeter, and less powerful.

Sunday, September 13, 2009

Black Opal Basil & Vanilla




Black Opal Basil & Vanilla Ice Cream~



2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups half & half
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups fresh black opal basil leaves (not packed)
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 pinch salt

1. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients and blend with an immersion blender until the sugar is dissolved and the basil is in little flecks. You can also use a food processor or blender.
2. Turn your ice cream maker on and pour the mixture into the machine.
3. Process until the ice cream is a firm soft-serve.
4. Pour into a container and freeze until firm.


My Conclusion~


I have to admit that I was a little worried about making basil ice cream. It just sounds so strange. I have a black opal basil growing in my garden so I decided to use that instead of the green sweet basil. I really like the result! The basil isn't too strong and the vanilla really balances it out. Smooth and creamy. The more I taste it the more that I like it.



Reviews~

Mr. Brown Chick: "I don't know. It's got an earthy, grassy taste. It's not bad."

Tween Chick: "It's creamy. It tastes like water."

Little Chick: "I like it. It's creamy and I taste the vanilla, and just a little bit of the basil."

Toddler Chick: It's ice cream, she loves it!

Sunday, September 6, 2009

Fresh Bananas






Fresh Banana Ice Cream~


3 very ripe bananas
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup half & half
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon banana flavoring

1. In a medium bowl, use an immersion blender to puree the bananas.
2. Add lemon juice and blend well.
3. Add in the cream and half & half and blend well.
4. Add sugar and banana flavoring and blend until sugar is dissolved.
5. Put into the refrigerator until well chilled.
6. Turn your ice cream maker on and pour the mixture into it.
7. Churn until the mixture is a firm soft-serve.
8. Put into a container and freezer several hours until firm.


My Conclusion~

Smooth and creamy. I think it needs more banana flavor and some vanilla to balance it out. I would probably add another teaspoon of the banana flavoring as well as a teaspoon of vanilla. Maybe a pinch of salt to bring out the flavors as well.


Reviews~

Mr. Brown Chick: "Tastes like frozen bananas."
Tween: "I don't want to try it, I don't like bananas that much."
Little Chick: "I totally love it!"
Baby Chick: Tasted it and wanted more. Enough said!