Can you make soft serve in a Vitamix?

Yes, you can make soft serve in a Vitamix. Using frozen fruit, a liquid base (such as milk or a dairy-free alternative), and a sweetener, blend the ingredients at high speed until smooth and creamy. The powerful motor of the Vitamix can create a soft-serve texture in just a few minutes. For a firmer consistency, you can freeze the mixture for a short time after blending.

Can I make ice cream in a food processor?

Yes, but it won't be as fast as using a high-speed blender. You may need to scrape down the sides a few times.

How do I prevent my Vitamix from overheating while making ice cream?

To prevent overheating, avoid blending for too long continuously. If needed, blend in short bursts and give the motor a break. Use the tamper to push ingredients towards the blades, which helps blend faster and reduces strain on the motor.

What model of Vitamix is best for making ice cream?

Every full-size model of Vitamix can be used to make ice cream (I would not use the personal cup adaptor). I have used several model types; right now I have a Vitamix Explorian .

Vegan No-Churn Vitamix Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Vitamix Vanilla Ice Cream Using Coconut Milk
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Dairy-Free
Ingredients: ½ cup full-fat canned coconut milk; 2 cups frozen coconut milk ice cubes (see notes); 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients

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1/2 cup full-fat canned coconut milk
2 cups frozen coconut milk ice cubes (see notes)
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

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Instructions

In the base of your high-speed blender, combine the coconut milk, coconut milk ice cubes, sugar, and vanilla extract.
Turn the blender on low, and then gradually turn it up to high, using the tamper to push the ingredients into the blade.
You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender.
Continue blending until the ice cream mixture is thick and creamy.
Serve immediately, or transfer to a freezer-safe container to freezer for 15 minutes to 2 hours to thicken.
If your ice cream freezes too hard, just let the container sit on the countertop for a few minutes before scooping.

Notes

To make frozen milk ice cubes, pour either whole milk or canned coconut milk into an ice cube tray. Freeze for 12 hours, or until solid. Remove the frozen milk ice cubes to a zip top bag. Measure out 2 cups of the cubes for this recipe. The total cooking time for this recipe does not include the prep to make the ice cubes or the time they need to freeze.
To make chocolate ice cream, add ¼ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder to the blender before blending.
To make vanilla bean ice cream, include the seeds from one vanilla bean pod in the blender.
This ice cream is best served on the day it is made. But, you can freeze the leftovers in an airtight container. You may need to let it soften for 5-10 minutes before serving as this ice cream will freeze very hard.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Blender
Cuisine: Dairy-Free
Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Calories: 193
Sugar: 11.2 g
Sodium: 10 mg
Fat: 16.1 g
Saturated Fat: 14.2 g
Carbohydrates: 13.3 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 1.5 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg