Will this mix heavier consistency? Such as blizzards - where you don't put much liquid in, it's mostly pure ice cream and candy, etc.
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When I tried making milk shakes, it did not slice through the ice cream well enough to mix it in...which is why I said a standard blender does a better job. It's unfortunate, since this is much easier to clean.
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I am not sure - it is plastic so I am guessing not if your mixture is really not. The plastic is not really super thin, but making hard candy, like anise, etc. would just melt it, I'm sure
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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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Yes . Just follow the recipe. If it's ice cream, sherbet, sorbet...whatever. Makes awesome ice cream. One if my favorites is fresh peach!
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I had the same problem and returned the unit. I did, however, take that "milky" mixture and froze it and it was an OK ice cream .......not how it should be made !!
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Well, I find that without liquid the contents doesn't mix well. I can't say for sure, but I think you would need to add a bit of liquid.
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Why would you want to add anything bigger than a chocolate chip anyway? The motor probably will not burn out, but it could affect the freezing of the ice cream/sorbet process.
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It's like what comes out of refrigerator door ice crushers. It's not fine like a snow cone...it's perfect for mixed drinks.
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The idea of a gelato maker is to introduce less air than is the case with an ice cream maker. So the consistency might be somewhat denser than you are used to. But the recipe (including egg whites, as you do in ice cream vs. egg yolks only, as in gelato) will also make a difference.
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I've honestly never mixed them but I'm sure there would be no problem whatsoever in mixing flavors (especially two as similar as chocolate and peanut butter chocolate). It tasty for whey protein though!
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You can make homogenous ice cream mix cum blend,( ingredients per your choice) of right consistency to covert it into smooth (without crystals) end product------Delicious Ice Cream.)
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Yes. It's not as creamy if mixed with water, but it's fine that way. I use a blender for mine, so I don't really know about how well it mixes manually.
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I use 2 scoops in 8 oz of water and I use a Magic Bullet to blend it. It really needs a blender to mix properly. It's almost like a shake after 30 seconds. If you don't like it that thick, you should add a little more water to get the consistency you like. I like the feel of a milkshake consistency. I wouldn't lessen the amount of powder as you won't get the full nutrition.
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I don't mix with water, I mix with 1 cup of non-fat milk and crushed ice and it tastes pretty good! Hope that helps!!
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Yes, absolutely. My husband and I use 1-1/4 cup milk + 1-1/4 cup liquid cream as the basis for all our ice creams (this ratio ensures the ice cream doesn't turn to "ice" in your freezer). Add sugar (we use Xylitol instead), salt, a 1/4 tsp of guar gum. From there, you can vary the flavors to your heart content: add banana, cocoa powder, cherries, strawberries, dried fruits, vanilla, ginger, etc. That way, you don't have to spend the extra time cooking, then cooling a custard. Check the internet for more ideas and look at your local library for ice cream books.
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Dear Leesa,Yes it can. Here is a review from one of our satisfied customers:This ice cream mix is VERY yummy and VERY easy to make! We used it in the Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine and it was fabulously rich!Regards, DianeCustomer Care
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Gee, I don't know about that. The heaviest I use ours for is pancake/waffle mix. Ice cream shakes might be a bit much, but I really don't know.