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  • Question
    Which flavor should I use in making banana ice cream?
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    Depends on your personal preference, but ginger works well, as does cocoa or nutmeg.
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    What type of cream is used?
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    Heavy cream works the best.
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    Can I use double cream instead of heavy cream?
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    Yes, because double cream and heavy cream are very similar. Double cream just has a higher fat percentage.
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    Can I use butter?
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    No, butter won't work in any of these recipes.
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    Will normal milk work?
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    You will likely end up with a very thin, not that tasty ice cream, but it is an option.
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    What is heavy cream?
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    It is labeled "heavy" or "whipping" cream, and it has a high fat content. Do not use light cream or half and half.
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    Is there a way to make this without a blender?
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    Yes, just put a bag of the ingredients in a bigger bag with ice and salt and shake it for a while. You can find a recipe for ingredients by googling it.
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    What if I don't have vanilla extract?
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    The seeds from 1/2 of a vanilla bean are roughly 1 teaspoon, so try to crush or powder them as best you can. You can also try vanilla bean paste. It may be easier to just get some vanilla extract.
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    Do I have to use cream?
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    You have to use cream in order for the recipe to work.
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    Where do I buy cream?
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    You can usually find it at any grocery store.
  • Question
    What does heavy cream look like?
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    Heavy cream is white and has the consistency of paint poured from the bucket.
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    Can I use non-dairy milks to make ice cream?
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    Yes, you can.
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    Do I need vanilla extract for the basic ice cream recipe? Can I use syrup instead?
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    It would be best to use vanilla extract. It gives the ice cream more flavor; syrup doesn't work as well.
  • Question
    Can I use milkmaid instead of using heavy cream?
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    No, but you can pasteurize milk and use it instead of heavy cream. You can use whipped cream as an alternate.
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    What is heavy cream?
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    Heavy cream is a type of cream that contains 36-40% milk fat content. (Regular whipping cream usually contains about 30%.)
  • Question
    Is it the same consistency as ice cream from the store?
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    It should be, but it depends on a lot of factors, including what blender you use. A Ninja blender is best for making ice cream.
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    Can I use an electric mixer for the basic ice cream, or will only a blender work?
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    You can use the mixer, it will just take longer than it would with a blender.
  • Question
    Should I use gloves when I use the bags to freeze the substance?
    Community Answer
    You don't have to, but it's a good idea. If nothing else, they keep your hands from getting too cold.
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    What if I don’t have a food processor?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    You can use a standard blender instead, although the process may take longer compared to using a food processor.
  • Question
    Is adding egg necessary in ice cream?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    It's possible to omit them from the recipe, but the reason they're added is because of their protein and fat content. It massively affects the ice cream's texture and gives it a creamy, soft consistency.
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    Is it possible to make peanut butter ice cream?
    Qamar
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    Yes, you can add a cup of peanut butter to the ice cream mixture before freezing it.
  • Question
    Can I freeze for two hours?
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    If you want a creamy ice-cream, then yes. For a standard, solid type of ice cream, freeze for 4-6 hours.
  • Question
    What if I don't have any toppings ?
    Emma Raven
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    You don't have to have any toppings. Not all ice cream has toppings, you can enjoy it plain. But if you want toppings, then you can just go to the store and get some.
  • Question
    Does it taste good?
    Emma Raven
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    That's up to you to decide. But most ice cream tastes good, and homemade things are great too. This is up to you to decide because people have different tastes.
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    What is whole milk ?
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    Whole milk is milk with all of the milk fat still left in it.
  • Question
    Can I use jackfruit instead for banana?
    ReesePie03
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    Yes, the use of jackfruit is a unique alternative to bananas! Be sure to thoroughly clean, prepare, and incorporate the jackfruit as per the directions outlined above.
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    How do you add flavor into the ice cream?
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    You can buy flavoring in small bottles similar to food coloring at some grocery stores. They are also available at stores dedicated to baking. Simply add the flavoring and mix it in before freezing the mixture.
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    How do you make strawberry ice cream?
    Curu curu
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    Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) package of frozen sliced strawberries; ½ cup of sugar; ⅔ cup of heavy cream. Directions: (1) Combine frozen strawberries and sugar in a food processor or blender. Process until strawberries are roughly chopped. (2) With the processor on, slowly pour in heavy cream until incorporated. You're done! Store in the freezer for up to one week. This takes a little work, but it's worth it!
  • Question
    How can I get milk with all of its natural cream?
    Jesse H.
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    Go to a market, grocery store, or farm and purchase whole milk. It's available at most grocery stores, farmstands, markets or right out of the cow.
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