Ice Cream is a delicious, sweet treat that many of us like to enjoy all year round. Whether it\u2019s in a cone, paper tub, in a bowl at home or as part of a dessert. But what are the different types available?<\/p>\n
Hard scoop ice cream generally contains more fat than softer variations. Made by pasteurising and homogenising a liquid base. Hard ice cream is made in this way to try and eliminate any bacteria. It is then allowed to cool, before freezing. It\u2019s usually stored in tubs from which it is served.<\/p>\n
During the manufacturing process you may find flavours mixed together, inclusions or syrups added to create interesting and unique flavours as well as classic favourites such as Neapolitan, rum and raisin or mint choc chip<\/p>\n
Soft ice cream is made with less fat than harder versions. But it\u2019s the air content that really makes the difference here. A higher air content gives it the lighter more whipped cream like texture that we have come to expect. In fact, most soft ice cream is around 40% air!<\/p>\n
The mix is added directly into a soft serve machine where it is mixed and kept at a much warmer temperature than harder ice creams. It is served directly from the machine onto a cone or into a tub or bowl. You will find soft scoop ice cream served from ice cream vans and parlours as it is not suitable for storing at home.<\/p>\n
Gelato isn\u2019t just a different name for ice cream. Originating in Italy or Sicily (the debate rages on) It\u2019s a much silkier flavour packed product than ice cream. This is why you will often see it served in parlours with lots of different flavours, toppings and inclusions on offer.<\/p>\n
Made with less fat than ice cream gelato rarely contains egg yolks and instead has a larger proportion of milk. It\u2019s stored at a warmer temperature than ice cream avoiding brain freeze. It is traditionally served with a flat spatula in wax paper tubs and is seen as a more flavourful option than ice cream.<\/p>\n
Not really ice cream, but definitely deserves a mention as it has gained in popularity in recent years. Although it\u2019s lower in fat, it actually contains a lot more sugar than regular yoghurt so you could argue that it\u2019s not really any healthier than ice cream. It\u2019s not just a pot of normal yoghurt that\u2019s been frozen, it\u2019s actually made differently too.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s made with milk that\u2019s mixed with sugar, cultures and any flavourings\/additives required. Frozen yoghurt has a creamy a tangy alternative, it goes well with citrus and fruit flavours and can be a refreshing treat for those that want something with a different flavour.<\/p>\n
This frozen treat has been around for a long time, it\u2019s a great alternative for those that are unable to or choose not to eat dairy. It\u2019s basically fruit, sugar and water. It can be churned in an ice cream maker to achieve a scoopable product.<\/p>\n
Often used as a palette cleanser in between courses at a dinner party it has a refreshing fruit flavour. Easy to make, you can easily experiment with your own recipes at home. It makes a great dessert after a heavy meal or when you have vegetarian or vegan guests at the table.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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