How can I thin out my ice cream mixture?

I'm trying to make a McFlurry/Blizzard-like dessert in my blender, but the ice cream isn't coming out at the consistency I'd like. I tried adding milk, but that didn't seem to do much. The ice cream doesn't pour well out of the blender and is kind of clumpy. Is there anything else I can try? Do different types of ice cream behave differently in a blender?

Best Answer

Start with the milk and add ice cream till you reach the desired consistency. If you want to add 'bits' start when it is about halfway to the thickness you want

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Quick Answer about "How can I thin out my ice cream mixture?"

The solution is to reduce the cream and add a lower-fat dairy product, such as half-and-half or milk. Milk lightens ice cream because of its proteins, which are superior to fat at trapping air (though not as good at holding it).

Can you Rechurn ice cream?

How to Fix It: If your ice cream has been over-churned, the best fix is to let the ice cream melt in the fridge and then rechurn the mixture. Watch your ice cream closely; it is finished when it is at a soft-serve texture. It will finish firming up in the freezer.

How do you fix hard ice cream?

Take your ice cream out of the freezer. Let it soften for a few minutes, but no more than 5\u2014you want to thaw it just long enough to extricate it out of the container. Place the ice cream into the bowl of a stand mixer* fit with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium until the ice cream is smooth and creamy.

How can I make my ice cream more airy?

Instead of using an ingredient that can hold on to the air at room temperature, you can use the lowering temperatures during freezing to whip up ice cream. Once the ice cream starts to freeze, whisk it/blend it to incorporate air.

What happens if you churn ice cream too long?

This is a big "don't," as overmixing will cause the ice cream to turn, well, icy. "Ice cream's optimal texture doesn't happen in the machine\u2014it happens in the freezer," says Perry.

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