Cuisinart ICE31U, Manual

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7. Ice cream and frozen desserts will be ready in 15 to 25 minutes. The average blending and
freezing time for fresh fruit desserts is about 15 minutes. The time will depend on the recipe
and volume of the dessert you are making. When the mixture has thickened to your liking, it is
done. If you desire a firmer consistency, transfer the dessert to an airtight container and store
in the freezer for two or more hours.
NOTE: Do not store frozen desserts in the freezer bowl. Desserts will stick to the sides of
the freezer bowl and may damage the bowl. Store only in a freezer-safe, airtight
container.
NOTE: Do not switch off the Iced Dessert Maker once churning, as the mixture will freeze
and it may not be possible to resume the process.
F Frozen fresh fruit
Dessert tips
n For frozen fresh fruit desserts, the fruits that work best and require only minimal preparation
include softer items like bananas, mangos, strawberries, kiwis, apricots and peaches. Firm items
like apples, pears or unripe peaches should first be cooked until soft, to achieve the smoothest,
frozen results.
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Cooking fruit is an opportunity to infuse it with flavours and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg
or fresh herbs like mint or basil. If cooking fruit, chill before adding to the freezer bowl.
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Harder items like coconut, hard-seeded items like pomegranate, pulpy items like citrus, or
fibrous items like pineapple should be blended first or cut up into small pieces and mixed in with
other creamier fruits like bananas, mangoes or strawberries for best results.
n For best results, cut fruit into 2.5-5cm pieces.
n 700g of fruit is the recommended average for processing at one time.
n Processing 700g of fruit usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. Time will vary based on type of
ingredients used, as well as amount.
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Frozen fruit dessert consistency can be adjusted by adjusting the freeze time. The longer the fruit
is churned, the smoother the consistency.
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Most fruits can be ready to serve in as little as 15 minutes. The higher the water content, the
faster the freeze. For instance, watermelon is ready in 10 minutes.
n Higher water content fruits, like melon, should be prepared in advance so some of the water can
be drained and not frozen for the best consistency.
n For melon, like cantaloupe and honeydew, where the fruit is rather firm, add fruit slowly to the
freezer bowl and only add up to 525g.
n Chopped nuts or chocolate should be added during the last few minutes of churning.