Re: Re: Coconut Milk Ice Cream

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How do you get the coconut milk ice cream, or cashew milk ice cream not to be hard as a rock once it is frozen? I have tried cooking it like custard, but that did not help. I have also added gelatin, but that was no use either.Thanks,BelleSubject: Re: Coconut Milk Ice CreamTo: BTVC-SCD Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:38 AM

- that ice cream idea sounds divine! I hate to be paranoid, but I'm not sure the Via packets are legal- aren't they instant coffee? I thought instant coffee is illegal. However, I'm willing to bet that finely ground espresso or brewed espresso would be a great equivalent!

-Joanna

>I make a coffee version with 1 Via packet from Starbucks added to the coconut milk and 2 Tbps honey.

[Guest guest]

You're right. I didn't realize that.  I can't find nutrition info on the Via packet anywhere, though, so I suppose a letter from Starbuck's would be in order. Otherwise, I'm sure finely ground espresso would work as well. I'm using about a tablespoon.

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- that ice cream idea sounds divine! I hate to be paranoid, but I'm not sure the Via packets are legal- aren't they instant coffee? I thought instant coffee is illegal. However, I'm willing to bet that finely ground espresso or brewed espresso would be a great equivalent!

-Joanna

>I make a coffee version with 1 Via packet from Starbucks added to the coconut milk and 2 Tbps honey.

[Guest guest]

I use a Cuisinart ice cream maker, and although it's firm when I take it out of the freezer, it's not hard as a rock.  I know some people who don't have ice cream makers take it out of the fridge and stir it once and while before they freeze it--so I think it's any process that gets some air into it.

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How do you get the coconut milk ice cream, or cashew milk ice cream not to be hard as a rock once it is frozen? I have tried cooking it like custard, but that did not help. I have also added gelatin, but that was no use either.

Thanks,Belle

Subject: Re: Coconut Milk Ice CreamTo: BTVC-SCD

Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:38 AM

 

- that ice cream idea sounds divine! I hate to be paranoid, but I'm not sure the Via packets are legal- aren't they instant coffee? I thought instant coffee is illegal. However, I'm willing to bet that finely ground espresso or brewed espresso would be a great equivalent!

-Joanna

>I make a coffee version with 1 Via packet from Starbucks added to the coconut milk and 2 Tbps honey.

[Guest guest]

Thanks ,I have an ice cream maker that you have to use ice with. My ice cream is really hard as a rock! I wonder if I should get a Cuisinart brand.Thanks,Belle

From: Joanna <joannaultman@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Coconut Milk Ice CreamTo: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com

Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:38 AM

- that ice cream idea sounds divine! I hate to be paranoid, but I'm not sure the Via packets are legal- aren't they instant coffee? I thought instant coffee is illegal. However, I'm willing to bet that finely ground espresso or brewed espresso would be a great equivalent!

-Joanna

>I make a coffee version with 1 Via packet from Starbucks added to the coconut milk and 2 Tbps honey.

[Guest guest]

That wouldn't work - too much extra liquid. What would work better is to use coffee to make the coconut milk in the first place. Not sure what quantity, though. MaraOr, could you just get one cup of Starbucks coffee and freeze it in ice cubes to use for the flavoring?You're right. I didn't realize that. I can't find nutrition info on the Viapacket anywhere, though, so I suppose a letter from Starbuck's would be inorder. Otherwise, I'm sure finely ground espresso would work as well. I'musing about a tablespoon.--

[Guest guest]

At 01:30 PM 7/3/2010, you wrote:

What would work better is to use

coffee to make the coconut milk in the first place.

Not sure what quantity, though.

Depends on how strong you're making it.

If the powdered coffee was being added to enough liquid that it would

have made a cup of coffee, then you would use the same amount of coffee

as water for the coconut milk.

Although it's worthwhile to note that in the initial stages of the diet,

it's best to go with weak coffee, not strong coffee. SO you might try

half coffee and half water to make the coconut milk.

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[Guest guest]

Here's the recipe from Comfy Belly if anyone wants to try the modifications themselves. It calls for instant, so you'll need to experiment with other alternatives.  Also, I used about 1 Tbs coffee, not 3, and it was just right to me.

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[Guest guest]

Hmm, it sounds like it's not getting enough air into it for whatever reason.  The Cuisinart ice cream maker has a bowl with " blue ice " type liquid in it.  You just put the bowl in the freezer for around 8 hrs to chill beforehand. *Cool all your ingredients first* --I made that mistake and wondered why the ice cream didn't work the first time.

The Cuisinart has an open paddle to churn the ice cream and an open top, so plenty of air gets into it as it churns.  You can also drop berries or other items into the ice cream from the top.

Here's the model I have.

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Thanks ,I have an ice cream maker that you have to use ice with. My ice cream is really hard as a rock! I wonder if I should get a Cuisinart brand.

Thanks,Belle

From: Joanna <joannaultman@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Coconut Milk Ice CreamTo: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com

Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:38 AM

 

- that ice cream idea sounds divine! I hate to be paranoid, but I'm not sure the Via packets are legal- aren't they instant coffee? I thought instant coffee is illegal. However, I'm willing to bet that finely ground espresso or brewed espresso would be a great equivalent!

-Joanna

>I make a coffee version with 1 Via packet from Starbucks added to the coconut milk and 2 Tbps honey.

[Guest guest]

Hi,My ice cream maker does have a lid, so maybe it's not getting enough air in it. I saw at Costco they had a Cuisnart for sale that had two bowls. I think this might be a good investment )Thanks for the advice!Belle

From: Joanna <joannaultman@ yahoo.com>Subject: Re: Coconut Milk Ice CreamTo: BTVC-SCD@yahoogroup s.com

Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 10:38 AM

- that ice cream idea sounds divine! I hate to be paranoid, but I'm not sure the Via packets are legal- aren't they instant coffee? I thought instant coffee is illegal. However, I'm willing to bet that finely ground espresso or brewed espresso would be a great equivalent!

-Joanna

>I make a coffee version with 1 Via packet from Starbucks added to the coconut milk and 2 Tbps honey.

[Guest guest]

Good luck with it!--