Is it good for making low fat ice cream and low fat frozen yogurt? Some reviews say that it makes good ice cream if fat content is high, but I intend to buy only if it can make low fat ice cream. Thanks. Is it good for making low fat ice cream and low fat frozen yogurt? Some reviews say that it makes good ice cream if fat content is high, but I intend to buy only if it can make low fat ice cream.... » Read More Is it good for making low fat ice cream and low fat frozen yogurt? Some reviews say that it makes good ice cream if fat content is high, but I intend to buy only if it can make low fat ice cream. Thanks. « Show Less
1396732
I have not used this to make what would be considered "low fat" frozen ice cream or low fat frozen yogurt, but I did use it to make the protein frozen treats, which were low fat, using milk that is designated "2%" milk. My results were varied; the first time, there were some ice crystals that formed, but the second batch I made and subsequent batches were a lot smoother, as I let the machine churn longer, and that seemed to reduce/eliminate most of the ice crystals. The machine is a good machine, and I think that if you let it run longer, your results will be better.
371995
I use mine almost exclusively to make low-fat frozen yogurt. It works very well. The key is to make sure all your ingredients are cold before you put them in the machine (including ingredients, like fruit, that you add near the end). The yogurt is pretty solid after about 30 minutes. I've been very pleased with this machine.
984148
I have not made frozen yogurt, but, I don't think it would be that hard to do. Just keep an eye on it in case it freezes faster than ice cream or gelato.
924484
Yes. I've made a lot of different frozen yogurt recipes in mine. It is so easy and quick. Just be sure to use yogurt that isn't really thick to begin with or the blade won't turn and it won't freeze. Regarding Splenda or Stevia, I haven't tried that yet, but I don't see why it wouldn't work just fine. In fact, that is a good idea and I'm going to try it soon.
159710
Gelato and ice cream both use milk cream sugar eggs if you want a custard base so I don't see any difference between gelato and ice cream. I'm diabetic so I like to make my own ice cream so I can use the artificial sugar and also use the sugar free pudding mix with cream or half and half and whip that up for ice cream for my self. It is a soft mix when done so if you want it hard you will have to freeze it when its finished. It only holds a maximum of 2 3/4 cups of mixture at a time. Hope this is of help.
196330
I only use it to make English mince pies. I don't think it would make a good ice cream topping. Too sweet!
347841
You don't have to make 6qt. in 6qt. freezer. If you want 4qt. make 4qt..Try making 6qt. in a 4qt.. With the answers to these questions I have to wonder if you people ever used a freezer.You can keep the ice cream that's you don't eat in your reg. freezer
196332
I really like it as pie filling for mincemeat pie or pie cookies, but I bet that it would be very good on ice cream too. It's not too thick, and could be thinned a wee bit more with Mrs. Richardson's butterscotch-caramel ice cream topping! I hope this answer helps you.
1577387
I don't know. I have made lots of different flavored ice cream and sherbet but haven't used yogurt yet. I will tell you not to use more than 3 cups of mixture as it can overflow bucket. Chill mixtue well and run machine to get bucket cold and it takes about 40 min. to get a soft serve texture and then freeze till firm
1599168
yes..but it will be a little icey...no yummy milk fat,sorry,fat =flavor,lots in real cream
1896535
If you use whipping cream and whole milk, you will get a creamier product than if you use fat-free, 1% or 2% milk. Also I found with Junket, the ice cream will not stay as creamy as long as commercial made ice cream does. Great prouduct to use if you want to make a quick batch of ice cream for a party but not so good if that batch of ice cream will be in the freezer for several week.s
479748
i never made frozen yogurt but when I put my ice cream in the freezer I put wax paper over the top of the container then the lid. I think this helps
1632343
You can use anything you want to freeze, half and half is too rich, coconut milk is very creamy - more than haggan-das, fruit, sugar as needed, water, yogurt and fruit or flavorings, this is an amazing little ice cream maker. I often use baking cocoa, dry coffee and coconut milk with a small amount of sugar for a great half cup of coffee/mocha type ice cream. It comes with two freezing bowls so you can make enough for company or just you. My only complaint is that it makes too little at a time, but that does keep me down to a proper serving! I love fruit with added water and sugar. As much as you can imagine. This is one thing I wouldn't give up! If only it was bigger so that I could over-indulge but then I would!
1131986
The sugar isn't the important ingredient. Some kind of dairy seems to be in most of the recipes I've seen. Some fat helps to make creamy end products. The internet has tons of recipes, so you should be able to find healthy, lower sugar versions. Search for homemade ice cream, sherbet, and sorbet recipes and pick the ones with lower sugar amounts.
2063944
The recipe book has several recipes that include yogurt. I made several batches using yogurt and liked the creaminess and dairy flavor. The recipe book suggests using cubes of yogurt that has been frozen. I sometimes just mixed in refrigerated yogurt when I was ready to eat the dessert. I really prefer it WITH the yogurt.
1156144
Basically it's little bit of yogurt with active cultures, powdered milk (for some recipes), regular milk, and a thermometer. You just need to Google homemade yogurt recipes for a variety of instructions and ingredients depending on whether or not you want to make it with whole milk, reduced fat or fat free. All are possible.
1254442
Sent mine back...Tried ice cream, gelato, & frozen custard...chilled ingredients first, ice crystals formed in all 3 recipes but didn't solidify...i like soft ice cream but all 3 efforts had the consistency of frozen slushies. Maybe it was the unit, but wasn't willing to retry. My sense is that the compressor was fine, but the small paddle was plastic and not powerful enough to actual churn the mixture adequately.
2276438
you're welcome. Also, this machine works very well. We have made some really good ice cream with it!