Cuisinart ICE-48 User Manual - Page 17

Watermelon Slushie Summertime in a cup, on demand! Makes 5 cups (five 1-cup servings) 6 cups fresh watermelon, cut into large cubes ¾ cup Simple Syrup (page 17) 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime) 1. Put the fresh watermelon into a blender, and blend on High until completely puréed. 2. Stir in the Simple Syrup and fresh lime juice. Cover and refrigerate overnight. 3. Assemble the Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker with the paddle secured and dispenser handle in its upright position. Turn on and pour in the slushie base. Churn until the desired serving consistency is reached, 20 to 25 minutes. 4. Dispense and serve in cups with straw or spoon on hand. Nutritional information per serving (based on 1-cup serving): Calories 117 (1% from fat) • carb. 30g • pro. 1g • fat 0g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 2mg • calc. 15 mg • fiber 1g Strawberry Frosé Impress your friends with this cocktail treat at your next summer party or barbecue. Makes about 5 cups (five 1-cup servings) 16 ounces strawberries, hulled and halved 1 bottle (750ml) rosé wine ½ cup Simple Syrup (page 17) 1. Put the strawberries into a blender jar and blend on High until completely puréed. While blender is running on Low, slowly add the rosé and blend until combined. Then add the Simple Syrup to the mixture, while still running on Low. 2. Chill well in the refrigerator overnight. 3. Once chilled, assemble the Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker with paddle secured and dispenser handle in its upright position. Turn on and pour in the frosé base. Churn until the desired serving consistency is achieved, 25 to 30 minutes. 4. Dispense and serve in cups with straw or spoon on hand. Nutritional information per serving (based on 1-cup serving): Calories 171 (1% from fat) • carb. 18g • pro. 1g • fat 0g sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 1mg • calc. 15mg • fiber 2g Piña Colada One sip and this refreshing tropical beverage will have you feeling like you are in paradise. Makes about 4 cups (four 1-cup servings) 4 cups frozen pineapple ²⁄³ cup full-fat coconut milk (do not use "lite") ½ cup cream of coconut ¼ cup granulated sugar 1 lime zested and juiced ½ cup white rum Pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, and pineapple leaves (for garnish) 1. Combine the pineapple, coconut milk, cream of coconut, sugar, lime zest, and lime juice in a blender jar and blend on High until smooth, about 1 minute. 2. Assemble the Mix It In™ Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker with the paddle secured and dispenser handle in its upright position. Turn on and pour in the base. Due to the frozen fruit in this mixture, this base does not need additional chilling prior to being added to the unit for freezing. Churn until the desired serving consistency is achieved, about 10 minutes. While continuing to churn, add the rum and mix until fully incorporated, about 2 minutes. 3. Dispense into serving glasses and garnish with pineapple wedges, maraschino cherries, and pineapple leaves. Nutritional information per serving (based on 1 cup): Calories 530 (22% from fat) • carb. 90g • pro. 2g • fat 13g sat. fat 12g • chol. 0mg • sod. 25mg • calc. 30mg • fiber 4g Simple Syrup A key ingredient for sorbets and frozen cocktails. Simple Syrup keeps for 2 weeks tightly sealed in the refrigerator. Makes 1½ cups 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup water 1. Put sugar and water together in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes, until sugar is completely dissolved. 2. Remove from heat and chill completely before using. Nutritional information per tablespoon: Calories 137 (48% from fat) • carb. 17g • pro. 2g • fat 8g sat. fat 4g • chol. 18mg • sod. 78mg • calc. 3mg • fiber 1g 17