Co-Founder’s Summary: To make ice cream in a Vitamix, blend frozen ingredients on Variable Speed 10 with the tamper until creamy. Vitamix ice cream is more of an art than a science. A lot depends on how frozen your ingredients are, the temperature of your home, etc. So while you will want to follow a recipe to begin, remember that getting the right texture is a skill you’ll develop over time.
Introduction
If you’ve recently purchased a Vitamix blender or are considering investing in one, you’ll appreciate discovering its versatility. Not only can it blend smoothies and soups, but it can also create delicious, healthy ice cream in minutes. In this article, we’ll explore three types of ice cream you can make with your Vitamix:
- Nice Cream
- Sorbet
- Dairy-Free Ice Cream.
Let’s dive in.
The basic method for making Vitamix Ice Cream
For each of the following Vitamix Ice Cream recipes, use this method:
- Add ingredients to container
- Secure the lid
- Remove lid plug
- Insert the tamper through lid hole
- While using the tamper to push ingredients down into the blade, blend on high speed until smooth.
1. Nice Cream
Nice Cream is a simple, healthy alternative to traditional ice cream. The base ingredient is frozen bananas, which create a creamy texture when blended. To make Nice Cream, simply add frozen banana chunks to your Vitamix and blend on high speed with the tamper until smooth. You can also add other ingredients like cocoa powder, peanut butter, or berries for different flavors.
Three Nice Cream recipes to try, beginner and advanced
2. Sorbet
Sorbet is a refreshing, fruit-based frozen dessert. To make sorbet in your Vitamix, simply blend frozen fruit such as strawberries, mangoes, or raspberries with a bit of liquid like milk until smooth. You can add a little sugar or honey to taste if you’d like.
Three Sorbet recipes to try
3. Dairy-free Ice Cream
For a rich, creamy vegan ice cream, expect an extra step beyond just blending. But the effort is worth it whether it’s creating a chocolate sauce on the stovetop or freezing a mixture to be scooped later.
Here’s 3-minute video showing how easy and satisfying this is:
Tips for Success
- Peel and cut bananas first; then freeze them in an airtight container
- Serve quickly to avoid melting
- Pre-portion scoops before storing leftovers. Then, rest on the counter for five minutes before serving
- Pre-portion and re-chill for 30 minutes before serving for frosty appearance
- Let frozen ingredients sit at room temperature for five minutes before blending
Don’t be afraid to experiment! Try different flavors and ingredients to find your perfect combination.