Can I make a pint of ice cream in one use, or do I have to make the full 1.5 qt?
759497
Absolutely you can. And like Calvin said, the less ice cream you make the faster it freezes. I have had mine for over a year now and it continues to work flawlessly. Excellent product.
759498
Absolutely. Watch it for the freezing time as it won't take as long to set as the larger volume recipes. I want to echo Java Junkie...I've had mine over a year and I'm still tickled pink with it.
1944384
I think this ice cream maker will 1/2 gallon of ice cream. I have made 1/2 gallon with this ice cream maker. One half gallon (2 quarts) is 3/4 full of the canister but the directions recommend only filling the canister 2/3 full. I suppose that's so not to put too much strain on the paddle where it is connected at the top (very small connection). If I don't let the ice cream freeze to hard during the mix it will make a half gallon and not put too much strain on the paddle. Good luck.
2037166
We have really never made less than 4 quarts; so, I am unsure of the results of making only two and adjusting the amount of ice and salt. However, this ice cream maker surely does make wonderful ice cream and all 4 quarts are always consumed at our house!
1817681
Also remember that you don't fill it more than half full with your food and you need a minimum of 1 cup of water. We have the 6 qt and it is hit of miss if I have leftovers for my family of 4 depending on what I have made.
196330
I only use it to make English mince pies. I don't think it would make a good ice cream topping. Too sweet!
353583
I get a little over a pint of cream out of 1 gallon of milk. The cream is too thick to make butter so I have to add milk back to the cream if I am making butter.
2143265
You know I remove my ice cream as soon as it is done in the ice machine. Ziploc has small plastic bowls. That way when the kids go get some ice cream they don't take it all. I can fill 8 bowls in some of my recipes.
480535
I mix it in with whole milk - one scoop per sippy cup. It ends up having the consistency of melted ice cream.
778962
If you plan on a lot of pints, being able to double stack cuts the time in half. That's true with quarts too. It's nice to do more at a time but the canner gets heavier with size.
1798655
Absolutely. Just mix ice cream, very cold milk and a little syrup for more flavor. Just mix it until all the ice cream liquifies.Just a few seconds.
1615348
I have never tried making that size of a an Ice Cream but I don't see why not . I have only made 1 -1 1/2 Quarts Batches. which is a perfect size for me It lasts a while to.
1206147
Either 1/2 or a full pint works fine. I add two heaping teaspoons of powdered sugar, and a big splash of vanilla in addition to the cream. Then charge with Nitrus, shake a little (light shaking for 5-10 seconds) and then test the thickness of the cream by pointing the nozzle straight down, and squirting the palm of my hand. If the cream comes out runny, shake another 5-10 seconds and (lightly) re-squirt your palm.
68677
I've made a few batches with it and have only made one-quart batches and they have been fine. I don't see why you couldn't do it with a half-quart batch, or smaller. I also haven't made a full batch (two quarts). Hopefully that was a little helpful.
1905420
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.
1944383
You can make smaller amounts with this one. I made delicious coconut milk ice "cream" and the container was less than half full with the recipe I used. Turned out like chocolate soft serve- DELISH!
837469
You add one pint of heavy cream to the canister (along with whatever sugar and flavor you may be adding).... How much that equates to when once it is charged with the gas, I don't know. But it is significantly more than just one pint. I use this canister everyday (we add whipped cream to every dessert!), instead of buying the Reddi-Whip (or comparable pre-made whipped cream). I like having the ability to modify the flavor to my moods. The canister will generally last a couple weeks. Depending on the size of your household, this is probably the best one. Unless you have a large household, I wouldn't recommend the 1 QT size.... it's just too much whipped cream and it will probably go bad before you can use it all. I do own both sizes, but only use the 1 QT canister for parties/large gatherings.
1615345
I don't know---haven't tried it---I'd just make the qt. or qt. and a half and put it in two or three containers--I do know that you can make a qt. at a time, which is two pints