You really have to make sure that your chill fast container is cold enough (freezer is set below zero). It should be set in the coldest part of your freezer, bowl facing up with nothing on top of it. If there's a blower, put it in front, bowl up so that the cool air FALLS into the bowl and freezes it.
Most freezers go through freeze thaw cycles to prevent the development of frost on the sides and that may affect the actual temperature of the freezer and therefore whether the container is cold enough. Make sure it's in there at least 48 hrs if not more. You may want to put a thermometer in the freezer to check the temperature especially if you open and close it quite often.
Also, make sure that your ingredients are very very cold. Overnight in the fridge is best if you can, but at least 4 hrs is recommended.
When you put your ice cream mix inside the container and set it up, wait at least 2-3 minutes before you turn the handle. You should feel some resistance to the paddles as the mixture freezes from the outside. If you don't, give it 5 minutes. If you still don't feel any resistance, your container isn't cold enough. You should be able to have at least soft serve consistency in 25-30 min. It will not be hard set. If you WANT hard ice cream/sorbet, transfer the ice cream into a freezer safe container with a tight lid and let it set in the freezer for 3-4 hours.
I've actually never left the mixture sitting in the container before turning on the machine, but I'll definitely try that next time. I've had ice cream/sorbet not set a few times when my mixture wasn't cold enough and the container would start to cool down after 30 minutes. I have a dual ice cream machine, though, so I'm able to cheat and move the mixture into the 2nd frozen container where it finishes setting very quickly.
I've actually never left the mixture sitting in the container before turning on the machine,
Does Donvier make an electric ice cream maker? Cause I don't 'turn on' the machine, I just crank the handle. :) Is that what you mean? The instructions say to turn the handle every 4-5 min so I pour the mixture in the container, put the lid on, attach the handle and let it sit for a few minutes before I turn the handle for the first time. That's what I was referring to when I said to let it sit in the container.
I'm the one who posted the original recipe, not the commenter with the question about the Donvier. I have a Cuisinart and you turn it on with a button. :)
Thank you so much for the tips! When I tried it the first time, I just stuck it in our deep freeze overnight, I haven't looked to see if there is a blower or not. Myabe my regular fridge/freezer has one. I also have no idea what the actual temp in our freezers are, so I'll check into puting a thermometer in there.
I'm glad to be of help. There's nothing more discouraging than turning and turning the crank and getting nothing but slush, if that cause then you start questioning what you did wrong or if your recipe is to blame. Hopefully your next batch will be ice cream. :)
Most freezers go through freeze thaw cycles to prevent the development of frost on the sides and that may affect the actual temperature of the freezer and therefore whether the container is cold enough. Make sure it's in there at least 48 hrs if not more. You may want to put a thermometer in the freezer to check the temperature especially if you open and close it quite often.
Also, make sure that your ingredients are very very cold. Overnight in the fridge is best if you can, but at least 4 hrs is recommended.
When you put your ice cream mix inside the container and set it up, wait at least 2-3 minutes before you turn the handle. You should feel some resistance to the paddles as the mixture freezes from the outside. If you don't, give it 5 minutes. If you still don't feel any resistance, your container isn't cold enough. You should be able to have at least soft serve consistency in 25-30 min. It will not be hard set. If you WANT hard ice cream/sorbet, transfer the ice cream into a freezer safe container with a tight lid and let it set in the freezer for 3-4 hours.
Good luck. :)
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I've actually never left the mixture sitting in the container before turning on the machine, but I'll definitely try that next time. I've had ice cream/sorbet not set a few times when my mixture wasn't cold enough and the container would start to cool down after 30 minutes. I have a dual ice cream machine, though, so I'm able to cheat and move the mixture into the 2nd frozen container where it finishes setting very quickly.
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I've actually never left the mixture sitting in the container before turning on the machine,
Does Donvier make an electric ice cream maker? Cause I don't 'turn on' the machine, I just crank the handle. :) Is that what you mean? The instructions say to turn the handle every 4-5 min so I pour the mixture in the container, put the lid on, attach the handle and let it sit for a few minutes before I turn the handle for the first time. That's what I was referring to when I said to let it sit in the container.
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