Franks diabetic ice cream

[Caroline]

has anyone ever thought of making their own ice cream? then you can experiment and you will know exactly what's in it. We have been experimenting with all kindsof things because hubby has a dairy intolerance, we haven't tried soya milk yet.

I think you can make ice cream from yoghurt too. I must look at my recipe book as I make my own yoghurts.

 

[Pumper_Sue]

has anyone ever thought of making their own ice cream? then you can experiment and you will know exactly what's in it. We have been experimenting with all kindsof things because hubby has a dairy intolerance, we haven't tried soya milk yet.

I think you can make ice cream from yoghurt too. I must look at my recipe book as I make my own yoghurts.

I make my own ice cream. Tis very yummy, very few carbs Fav so far is coffee and walnut flavour. Just need to find a way to make it soft scoop instead of pick axe varity 🙄

 

[gail2]

I make my own ice cream. Tis very yummy, very few carbs Fav so far is coffee and walnut flavour. Just need to find a way to make it soft scoop instead of pick axe varity 🙄

Im bringing my pick axe round to yours it sounds yummy

 

[Caroline]

I make my own ice cream. Tis very yummy, very few carbs Fav so far is coffee and walnut flavour. Just need to find a way to make it soft scoop instead of pick axe varity 🙄

I was trying to work that one out too...

 

[HelenM]

I make my own ice cream. Tis very yummy, very few carbs Fav so far is coffee and walnut flavour. Just need to find a way to make it soft scoop instead of pick axe varity

You need to find some way of incorporating more air. You could contact Mrs Thatcher and ask her for the secret
http://www.mrwhippyicecream.co.uk/the-history-of-ice-cream/

Alternatively, for grown ups only a bit of alcohol would mean make it less frozen and so should be a bit softer!

 

[Andy HB]

....... Just need to find a way to make it soft scoop instead of pick axe varity 🙄

I suspect, if you're anything like me, it's best to keep it the pick axe variety. Just think of all those calories expended trying to get a decent serving!

Andy 🙂

p.s. Sounds great though. Do you use an ice cream maker?

 

[trophywench]

Would glycerine work Sue? - you'd have to beat it in when it was half and half though so prolly not a good idea sans ice cream maker - or would a food processor do the job?

 

[Pumper_Sue]

Would glycerine work Sue? - you'd have to beat it in when it was half and half though so prolly not a good idea sans ice cream maker - or would a food processor do the job?

Ooh worth a try thanks. I have an ice cream maker and a blender. So could try both options to see what happens.
Such a shame to have to eat the end results though.........waste not want not

 

[Pumper_Sue]

walnut and coffee ice cream

2 large egg yolks
4 tbs of splenda
80ml milk
10ml (2tsp) instant coffee mixed to a paste with hot water.
120ml double cream.

beat egg yolks and splenda together until pale (mix not you)
Add milk place in saucepan and stir well over a low heat until it thickens. Do not allow to boil
Add coffe paste to the custard mixture and allow to cool.
Whisk cream in a seperate bowl until thick.
Stir the cream into the custard mixture and add some chopped walnuts. Place in ice cream maker or freezer container and stir as needed if no ice cream maker.

Whilst freezing go find a pick axe or Pneumatic drill as will be needed

 

[HelenM]

I think I'll have a go.. if only to use up that tub of splenda. I never know how much to use. .
My biggest problem is that the only fresh cream I can buy is very thick and not always available in the shops. The norm is creme fraiche.
It's ironic since at the moment our garden backs onto a field with about 20 dairy cows, there are about 10 in the field on the other side. of the road (we had 2 in our garden last week!)
We can easily persuade our neighbours to sell/give us locally made and very strong eau de vie but unfortunately not milk or cream!

 

[Pumper_Sue]

I think I'll have a go.. if only to use up that tub of splenda. I never know how much to use. .
Normal recipe would have been 2oz sugar
My biggest problem is that the only fresh cream I can buy is very thick and not always available in the shops. The norm is creme fraiche.
The thick cream will be fine as clotted cream is used for ice cream here not so sure about the creme fraiche though, but then as yoghurt can be used...
It's ironic since at the moment our garden backs onto a field with about 20 dairy cows, there are about 10 in the field on the other side. of the road (we had 2 in our garden last week!)
Have you thought about popping out to milk the cows when no one is looking?
We can easily persuade our neighbours to sell/give us locally made and very strong eau de vie but unfortunately not milk or cream!

Not to sure about eau de vie ice cream 😱 doesn't quite have the same ring to it lol.
Hope it turns out ok for you.

 

[Mike Cooper]

Franks Ice Cream is the worse than regular Ice Cream. Instead of regular Sugar(Sucrose), it is full of worse sugars - Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextrose. All of them actually cause type 2 Diabetes. no wonder the carbohydrate content of the so called "Diabetic" Ice cream is high.
Fructose, Maltodextrin, Dextrose are chemically processed 'filler' sugars which have a very high Glycemic Index.

NHS stopped serving it in the hospitals and now advises diabetics to read the label carefully and watch out for hidden sugars.

I would avoid this ice cream like the plague and stick to small quantities of regular ice cream.

 

[happydog]

A while ago I was given some Oppo ice cream. It did not have sugar in it and was rather nice as it did have cram. It is however really expensive £5+ for a tub! So I have not had any more yet. I might have a go at the ice cream recipe from Pumper_Sue. I wondered about making it in an ice cube tray so that you could have a couple of cubes rather than having to find a pick axe? 🙂

 

[Stevem]

Hi

I know we have been told not to buy diabetic ice cream but someone bought me Franks diabetic ice cream from Tesco.

It tastes nice but I have looked for the sugar and salt (is there any in ice cream) and it doesn't quote this at all.

Anybody have any view on whether should eat this or not.

To be honest I used to be an ice cream fiend but since eating healthy for the last 5 weeks I don't seem too bothered any more.

Thanks

I had the choice if Franks diabetic ice cream tubs while recovering in Northern General hospital in Sheffield. Just the right size but unfortunately Franks don't sell the small tubs retail. Think they're missing a marketing opportunity.
Looked at Aldi. Tesco and Asda but they never seem to have even the larger boxes in. Will try Morriston.

Apparently have fructose rather than sucrose, which is supposed to be better for diabetics.

 

[Amigo]

I had these in hospital too except by the time they delivered them they had turned into Frank’s vanilla cream!

Nice though, especially if you got one whilst it was still ‘iced’ 🙄

 

[Drummer]

I make icecream to my grandmothers recipe simply leaving out the sugar - but it is eggs and double cream and brandy - served with chopped walnuts and a trace of honey. The stronger the honey smell the better - I think that heather honey is the best - but only one small teaspoon to ice cream made with a pint of cream