20 Vitamix Ice Cream Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Can I make ice cream with my Vitamix? ›

With the use of your Vitamix blender it's never been easier to make homemade ice cream in just a matter of minutes. All recipes use real ingredients, so you have the added benefit of knowing exactly what's in your sweet treat of choice. These easy Vitamix recipes are simple, tasty and temptingly moreish.

For each person arriving, you should have at least three half-cup (four-ounce) scoops. That totals to 1-1/2 cups of ice cream per person. For example, if you're having 12 guests come to your party, you're going to need 1-1/4 gallons of ice cream (144 ounces, or nine pints).

In addition to being an emulsifier, egg yolks serve a second purpose: they thicken pre-churned ice cream base, which creates a creamier mouthfeel in the final product.

An average scoop shop serving of ice cream is about three ounces by volume, or 3/16ths of a pint, so if you want to give 30 people each one serving of ice cream, count on making four quarts (one gallon).

The Propel 510 is a great choice for people who may prefer a smaller container because they're usually blending individual servings, or making smoothies for two. The Propel 510 features three preset programs for hot soup, smoothies, and frozen desserts.

First, you'll need an ice cream maker capable of handling larger quantities. Look for a machine with a larger capacity and robust freezing capabilities to accommodate big batches. Additionally, having a reliable and accurate kitchen scale will help you precisely measure the ingredients, ensuring consistent results.

(e) A gallon of ice cream contains exactly 32 servings, and each serving has 165 Calories, of which 30.0% are derived from fat. How many Calories derived from fat would you consume if you ate one half of a gallon of ice cream? Was this helpful?

3-Gallon Tubs

If there is a flavor you do not see, let us know we may have it available! Each 3-gallon tub yields approximately 50-60 servings.

Most home ice cream recipes call for simple table sugar, which is chemically known as sucrose. But in pro kitchens you have more options. Liquid sugars like invert sugar, corn syrup, honey, and glucose syrup all add body, creaminess, and stability to ice cream, and a little goes a long way.

the amount and/or type of sugar used in the recipe. From what I've experienced and also understand from others involved in ice cream making, concentrated sugar depresses the freezing point of ice cream, so too little an amount of sugar in the recipe makes it too hard and too much makes it too soft.

What thickens homemade ice cream? ›

Egg Yolks: The most traditional thickening agent, egg yolks contain natural proteins and fats that contribute to a rich and luxurious texture in custard-based ice creams. Cornstarch: Often used in non-custard ice creams, cornstarch mixed with milk helps thicken the base and create a smooth mouthfeel.

If you want to avoid having too little or too much ice cream (is there such a thing?!), plan out how much you'll need per person. Jenn suggests accounting for 1 1/2 cups of ice cream per person. (To get an idea of what that means, note that a gallon of ice cream contains about 16 cups!)

For example, if you are serving 15 people and you want to serve chocolate and vanilla, 90 ounces of each is sufficient. With this estimate, two gallons of each would be more than enough to satisfy your guests.

If you bank on one to two servings per person and are inviting 15 people to a backyard party, two quarts should be fine. If you're like me, however, you don't know when to quit. Encourage your guests to bring a pint of their favorite store-bought ice cream for kicks.

You can make ice cream using a food processor, a hand mixer, a blender or using a KitchenAid^® stand mixer with the Ice Cream Maker Attachment.

It's possible to make a kind of ice cream in a blender, but it's nothing like what you'd get in a tub from the store or from your local gelateria. That's because a blender can blend liquids, but it can't churn them, which is necessary if you're making ice cream with milk.

Blending the ice cream with the heavy cream will produce a softer, runnier mixture, which can be transferred to a Ziploc bag and left to set in the freezer.

Yes, you can use your Vitamix to do some food processor tasks. You can do some chopping and mixing, but cannot do any slicing.