Cuisinart IC-50C Instruction And Recipe Booklet Download

Page: 3 / 8

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.

FROZEN FRESH FRUIT

DESSERT TIPS

For frozen fresh fruit desserts, the fruits that work
best and require only minimal preparation include
softer items like bananas, mangoes, 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.
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
completely before adding to the freezer bowl.
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.
For best results, cut fruit into 1-inch – 2-inch (2.5 cm
- 5 cm) pieces.
Six cups (1.5 L) of fruit is the recommended average
for processing at one time.
Processing 6 cups (1.5 L) of fruit usually takes about
15 to 20 minutes. Time will vary based on type of
ingredients used, as well as amount.
Frozen fruit dessert consistency can be adjusted by
adjusting the freeze time. The longer the fruit is
processed, the smoother the consistency. For slushy-
style drinks, run it for the least amount of time and
add juice as a mix-in during the last couple of
minutes.
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.
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.
For melon, like cantaloupe and honeydew, where the
fruit is rather firm, add fruit slowly to the freezer bowl
and only add up to 5 cups (1.25 L).
Use very ripe fruits for the sweetest flavour. Simple
syrup (equal parts sugar and water, see recipe on
page 8) may be used as a sweetener.
Peel fruit and remove seeds before cutting and
processing.

Store remaining sorbet or ice cream in an airtight
container in the freezer. Before covering with lid,
press a piece of wax paper directly on the sorbet or
ice cream to prevent freezer burn. Remove sorbet
from freezer about 15 to 20 minutes before serving.
Ice cream may be removed 10 to 15 minutes before
serving.

ADDING INGREDIENTS

Ingredients such as chips and nuts should be added
about 2 minutes before the recipe is complete. Once
the dessert has begun to thicken, add the ingredients
through the ingredient spout. Nuts and other
ingredients should be no larger than a 1/4-inch
(0.6 cm).

SAFETY FEATURE

The Cuisinart

Fruit Scoop

Frozen Dessert Maker

Attachment is equipped with a safety feature that
automatically stops the unit if the motor overheats.
This may occur if the dessert is extremely thick, if the
unit has been running for an excessively long period
of time, or if added ingredients (nuts, etc.) are in
extremely large pieces. To reset the unit, turn the dial
to the OFF position and unplug the unit. Let the unit
cool off. After a few minutes, you may turn the unit on
again and continue making the dessert.

CLEANING, STORAGE

AND MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Clean the freezer bowl, mixing paddles, paddle
holder, and splash guard in warm, soapy water. DO
NOT PUT FREEZER BOWL IN THE DISHWASHER.
DO NOT CLEAN WITH ABRASIVE CLEANERS OR
IMPLEMENTS. Wipe motor base clean with damp
cloth. Dry all parts thoroughly.
The paddles, paddle holder, and drive assembly are
all top-rack dishwasher safe.

Storage

DO NOT put freezer bowl in freezer if bowl is wet.
DO NOT store splash guard, mixing paddles, paddle
holder or base in freezer. You may store the freezer
bowl in the freezer for convenient, immediate use.
Do not store frozen desserts in the freezer bowl in the
freezer for more than 30 minutes at a time. Transfer
frozen desserts to a freezer-safe, airtight container for
longer storage in the freezer.

Maintenance

Any other servicing should be performed by an
authorized service representative.

FREEZING TIME AND BOWL

PREPARATION

The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before
you begin your recipe. Before freezing, wash and dry
the bowl completely. The length of time needed to
reach the frozen state depends on how cold your
freezer is. It is recommended that you place the
freezer bowl in the back of your freezer where it is
coldest. Be sure to place the freezer bowl on a flat
surface in its upright position for even freezing.

Generally, freezing time is between 16 and 24 hours.
To determine if it is completely frozen, shake the
bowl. If you do not hear liquid moving between the
walls of the bowl, the cooling liquid is frozen. We
recommend leaving your bowl in the freezer at all
times so it’s always ready. Use the bowl immediately
after removing from the freezer because cooling liquid
defrosts quickly at room temperature.

Reminder:

Your freezer should be set to 0°F (-18°C)

to ensure proper freezing of all foods.

ASSEMBLING PADDLE AND

PADDLE HOLDER

1. Set paddle holder on counter with open end

down.

2. Insert the desired paddle into the paddle holder,

setting the wide tab on the bottom of the paddle
into the opening on the bottom of the paddle
holder.

MAKING FROZEN DESSERT

1. Prepare recipe ingredients from pages that follow

or from your own recipe. If you use your own
recipe, be sure it yields no more than 1½ quarts
(1.4 L).

2. Remove the freezer bowl from the freezer. Set

bowl onto mixer and twist to lock into place.

NOTE:

Bowl will begin to defrost quickly once it

has been removed from freezer. Use it
immediately after removing from freezer.

3. Assemble either the fresh fruit or ice cream

paddle into paddle holder. Place the square metal
end of the assembled paddle holder onto the
raised hub in the bottom of the freezing bowl.

4. Place splash guard onto freezer bowl with pour

spout to either side. Press firmly down to secure.

5. Attach the drive assembly to the mixer’s

accessory port – push up to secure.

6. Press the mixer’s head-lift release lever, and

lower mixing head to connect drive assembly to
paddle assembly.

7. Turn mixer on to Speed 2 or 3, the former for

fresh fruit and the latter for ice cream. Never use
over Speed 3 for this ice cream maker
attachment.

8. Immediately pour prepared ice cream base or

fresh fruit through ingredient spout.

NOTE:

Ingredients must be added to the freezer

bowl after unit is turned on.

9. Ice cream and fresh desserts will be done in

15 to 25 minutes, depending on the recipe and
volume of the dessert you are making. Average
mixing and freezing time for fresh fruit desserts
is about 15 minutes. 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
2 or more hours.