Orange Sherbet

2 Liter Bottle of Minute Maid Orange Soda
1 can Fat Free Eagle Brand Milk
1-8oz container Fat Free Cool Whip
Electric ice cream maker
two bags of ice (can be bought at grocery store)
box of ice cream salt

In the ice cream container put Fat Free Eagle Brand Milk and Cool Whip in and pour in the Minute Maid Orange Soda to the fill line indicated on the ice cream container. Put the container into the larger pail that holds the ice and ice cream salt. Put the motor on the maker. Layer ice and ice cream salt around the outside of the container until the pail is full. Turn the ice cream maker on and keep the pail full of ice.

French Vanilla Ice Cream

Yield: 1 quart.
2 large eggs
3/4 C. sugar
2 C. Whipping cream
1 C. Milk
2 tsp. Vanilla extract

Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more. Pour in the cream, milk, and vanilla and whisk to blend. Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions.

Chocolate Ice Cream

4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 pinch salt

Gradually whisk in the milk and heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from the heat and let cool.

Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1-2 minutes.

Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue whisking until completely blended, about 1 minute more.

Add the cream, vanilla and salt and whisk to blend. Pour the chocolate mixture into the cream mixture and blend. Cover and refrigerate until cold, about 1-3 hours, depending on your refrigerator.

Transfer the mixture to an ice cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer’s instructions.

VARIATION: Chocolate Almond- Add 1 cup roasted whole almonds (salted or unsalted) after the ice cream stiffens, about 2 minutes before it is done, then continue to freeze until the ice cream is ready.