Does this machine require that the canister be frozen for so many hours before making ice cream?
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No, the canister does not need to be frozen. Ice cream freezes perfectly during the churning process. Just keep adding ice and salt as the ice melts.
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No, just put the ingredients in the tube, fill the outside with ice and salt and plug it in. When it stops the ice cream is ready.
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I put mine in the freezer for 2-3 hours before because the ice cream is a little thicker
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No, it doesnt. It just needs ice around the canister while youre making the ice cream. No pre - freezing the canister required.
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In this machine the ice cream is ready to consume after 20 minutes.You just need the freezer to keep the extra ice cream for ten next day or any other time.If you intend to purchase one don't wait, it's a very reliable machine, easy to use and clean.Ahmed (UAE)
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No, i don't think its a silly question at all... but to answer your question... No, i don't believe it can. It has a tiny little freezer section in the top corner but that only freezes enough to make ice. If you were to put ice cream in either frig or freezer it might stay really cold and formed but it will become very very soft like it was slowly melting or something. but ice cream bars seem to stay frozen in the freezer part (bars like ice cream snickers or just regular candy bars,butter,ice) things of that nature.Well, i hope i was of some help to you with this reply. Feel free to ask anything else you need to know about my experince with this purchase. I'm happy to help. No, i don't think its a silly question at all... but to answer your question... No, i don't believe it can. It has a tiny little freezer section in the top corner but that only freezes enough to make ice. If you were to put ice cream in either frig or freezer it might stay really cold and formed but it will become very very soft like it was slowly melting or something. but ice cream bars seem to stay frozen in the freezer part (bars like ice cream snickers or just regular candy bars,butter,ice) things of that nature.Well, i hope i was of some help to you with this reply. Feel free to ask... » Read More No, i don't think its a silly question at all... but to answer your question... No, i don't believe it can. It has a tiny little freezer section in the top corner but that only freezes enough to make ice. If you were to put ice cream in either frig or freezer it might stay really cold and formed but it will become very very soft like it was slowly melting or something. but ice cream bars seem to stay frozen in the freezer part (bars like ice cream snickers or just regular candy bars,butter,ice) things of that nature.Well, i hope i was of some help to you with this reply. Feel free to ask anything else you need to know about my experince with this purchase. I'm happy to help. « Show Less
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I have experienced some freezing. I avoid it by freezing my storage container while my ice cream is underway. The longer it takes to transfer from the machine to storage, the more likely the ice cream will freeze. I make chocolate ice cream with starbucks hot chocolate mix, it withstands freezing. With vanilla, I replace whole milk with 1/2 & 1/2 and add cream cheese to result in a creamier mix. Also try unflavored gelatin. Notwithstanding, I still experience some freezing. According to experts, this happens because of the time lapse in the transfer process.
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Jen It depends on the recipe you use and how cold your freezer is. With a good recipe your ice cream wont get icy unless you freeze and thaw it, and freeze and thaw it a bunch of times. You can avoid that by storing it in single or small serving containers. Many ice creams get very hard after a night in the freezer but 10 seconds in a microwave softens them up fine. For more tips and recipes check out my website www.iloveicecream.net
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It takes about 25 minutes to make the Ice cream and I used about 3/4 of a small bag of ice. I did over fill it as there is a hole that marks how much ice to put in or it runs out as it melts. If you could, have a couple more trays on hand in case.
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Hi Matthew... I agree with you... I do stir continuously. In fact, if you have a really cold freezer where you've stored your canister, if you DON"T stir continuously, the plastic scraper blades will get stuck against the frozen sides and you'll have trouble turning the crank... Anyway, there's not a lot of stirring to do. In a very cold canister, your ice cream will be ready in in about 7 minutes (soft-serve), and you won't even have a cramp in your arm... Enjoy...!
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Yes, that can be an issue, but it's easily solved. Make sure that the ice cream is not up to the lid and tighten the lid so that it is slightly snug. It still has a seal, but is not tight. The other option is to let it sit out for approx 5 min and then unscrew it.
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Is the canister too cold? Only used our machine once and it wasn't cold enough to freeze the ice cream! But, seems like there were directions for how long to freeze the canister before making ice cream?
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Yes, and I have made a lot of great ice cream. However, I have had to do it manually; with the crank. The motor broke after about five uses.
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You don't need too. We love this ice cream maker! We stir periodically and the ice cream turns out great every time!
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The machine's main compartment is like a freezer pack... you put it in the freezer and it freezes. You put the ice cream mixture in, it churns and chills and becomes "icy" as it churns over about 20 minutes. Then you place it in the freezer (in it's final container not the machine) and you have ice cream. Timing all depends on your recipe and how dense you like your ice cream. I tend to let mine sit over night because I like a very solid dense ice cream. This machine is fantastic and one of the higher quality ones for the nice price! I am friends with the righter of an ice cream cook book and even she swears by it. There is NO easy "home owner" does it all in one ice cream maker. They all require several steps and freezing. Hope this helps
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The texture doesn't seem to get harder than softserve from the machine (unfortunately) You can freeze it in a tupperware in the freezer if you like the hand-dipped style texture. I find overchurning the mixture lets the ice cream turn back into "soup" as the bowl gives up all its chill, so maybe stop it at 20 or 25 minutes rather than waiting 30.
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Also, After freezing cycle is complete, I transfer my ice cream to pint or quart sized containers and place in the freezer to "ripen" for several hours - overnight. I quickly rinse out my canister and return it to the freezer to refreeze for the next creation.
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I believe the book says 24hrs. Mine is always in the freezer so it is ready to use at any time. Love this ice cream machine!
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No. Defiantly not. It will hard-freeze in the freezer and keep a few days at most.First: Ice cream tastes best JUST BEFORE it hard freezes. Once it's left in the freezer over night, it not quite the same as when you first scoop it out.Second: I don't know of any home ice cream recipes that call for preservatives. This is a good thing. Most preparations (Ice cream, sorbet, yougurt) will last a few days in the freezer, but the taste decays quickly without industrial preservatives. This has never been a problem for us, there is never any ice cream left !
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Here's a tip I never found in an ice cream recipe, but it helps immeasurably with hardness and ice crystals: Chill the mixture overnight before freezing in ice cream maker (should be at least 40 degrees but NOT frozen), then beat a little air into it with a mixer...that's what pro ice cream companies do. Still won't be exactly like the commercial type, but it will be much better!