Bought the ice cream attachment and we’ve tried it many different ways, froze the bowl longer and the attachments, put the ice cream base in the chiller and it’s still not thickening except for the sides. This was our last resort with a custard base and if this didn’t work we were gonna return it
by whattheshmuck_
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What’s your base recipe?? Also, how cold is the base when you’re adding it?
Yeah that’s way too thin/liquid. I put my custard in the freezer until it’s basically just above freezing point, then churn it in the bowl (frozen for 24hr). After 25-30 mins it’s perfect.
When you say “froze the bowl longer”, how long did you freeze it? I find mine needs at least 48 hours in the deep freeze. It may also be worth checking your freezer temperature. Can also shake the bowl a bit after freezing – if you hear any liquid moving around at all its not cold enough.
Not sure if this would help but try doubling your rreipe. Looks like you have a very small amount of base. You can see its solidifying on the sides of the churner, but it seems like its not getting caught by the paddle.
Thats my tew cents; make a larger batch
(Make sure custard rises to 170 degrees before completely cooling)
Try making sorbet first. It may be the cream.
I have that same bowl and let it freeze for at least 2 days.
You bought ‘the ice cream attachment’ is it for a KitchenAid? Because if so it looks like you got a knock off not the genuine one, which might be part of your problem. The kitchen aid one has a grey plastic dasher (the mixing piece in the middle)
https://www.kitchenaid.com/countertop-appliances/stand-mixers/attachments/p.ice-cream-maker-attachment.KSMICM.html?_gl=1*g6m9gh*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=CjwKCAjwxfjGBhAUEiwAKWPwDoIBaKO2H8KMK-y3c-MWFGPPegL-sAl94ILMmbCNc27bmDjWJuoE4RoCmW4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAAC5rhmKkapipzYu4nNWh5dlpf9IKd
How long do you leave the bowl in the freezer, and how cold is your freezer?
What recipe are you using?
Also, it doesn’t seem like there’s much base in there at all. Are you making the full recipe?
Ice cream making equipment is extremely simple, so if the bowl is cold enough and the base is made correctly it will work. 99% sure the problem is not the equipment.
What’s your custard recipe and how long did you chill it before churning