Say Goodbye to Ice Crystals and Hello to Creamy Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream!

[@Hooch737]

Xanthan gum! Brilliant!

[@stacyhackney6100]

Thank you

[@TheSaltedPepper]

You're welcome

[@tallgirl7834]

Now I know why my ice cream always came out a little icy. Thanks for the tip on the special ingredient 😊

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Happy to help!

[@sugarcookiecube]

Excellent recipe and video. You are a natural instructor.😀

[@RecetasDeMiGranja]

Excellent video, friend! 😋 What a delicious recipe! Stay in touch! 👍😀

[@anneknight4276]

Allulose is an excellent sugar (free) substitute in ice-cream. I also use Tara gum. I now have a hankering for boysenberry swirl ice-cream ...

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I just bought some, it’s pretty good!

[@robertruff8050]

She's pretty. Good job chef!

[@victoriablanc761]

what a great idea doing a small taster. it's always hard to wait to taste it to see how it turned out. we'll make a vegan version of this but it looks like a great starter recipe. thx for the info.

[@jade71301]

thank you for this video, I look forward to trying this

[@YM-wj2dr]

Thanks for the tips. I've been making frozen vanilla custard lately using 6 egg yokes. I also lowered the freezer temp since the custard is rock hard after freezing. Neither the yolks nor the lower temp made a difference. So I bought Xanthan gum today and hope it helps.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Keep me posted! You can also add in a touch of vodka to help prevent it from freezing so hard.

[@Facetiously.Esoteric]

tara gum is better.

[@love4ever147]

Delicious recipe 😋 love it 🥰

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you!

[@MrJoeyBionic]

I've been waffling on the Ninja Blender. I like but not sure, you know? But I've seen you use it...it heats, blends and who knows what else. It's really kind of amazing what you've shown it can do. Ice cream...homemade ice cream well, come on what could be better. And just like that (picture me snapping my fingers like Mary Poppins) Everything you make (whether it's something I think I would make or to my own taste) teaches me something new. Thank you so much for what you do.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you! I do love the blender!

[@mercy871]

I’ve been the same and now they have a sale and it’s 50pounds cheaper

[@kajalmangukia]

Thank you so much 😘🙏 very helpful 🙏

[@IronCloaked]

That looks amazing.I was looking at some other recipes and they added freeze dried strawberry powder to boost the flavor.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I can see that, but this turned out great without it.

[@shireekidron]

Thank you for these amazing video abs superb Facebook group. You are the best! Do you have recommendation for a dairy free version for the lactose intolerant? Would coconut cream work ? And if so, how much ?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much! I haven't experimented with non dairy versions, so I really don't want to just guess. Ice cream can be tricky. I would look up some non-dairy versions and see if the coconut cream or coconut milk (or a combination) is used and then substitute it.

[@MMCM1010]

@@TheSaltedPepper I would love to make this for my son who is lactose intolerant.

[@chapman1569]

I suppose that your recipe would make ice cream a bit less expensive. When I look at ice cream prices, woah! So it is worth a try. I would do a matcha one, it is so good. I love the trays you use, if these were use in a circular economy by restaurants and grocery stores to be taken back and reused, our planet would be in a better shape. I think they could be useful in a zero waste lifestyle. Thanks

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I love the containers!

[@LockItInEddie]

Yum~ I'm going to try this next time I head over to my health foods store. Also looking forward to the coffee and toffee ice cream video! Both of my favourite things, toffee and coffee!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope you love it!

[@naomipatrao]

Greetings from India! 🇮🇳 I LOVE your channel! And what's more, I love the name! 😍👌🏾

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you!! 😊

[@loridonovan1714]

I use guar gum as I read it is better for making cold food items. Have you tried guar gum?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I have used guar gum and it works the same as xanthan gum with cold foods in my experience. It's fine to use either.

[@NanaNan1]

I always use parchment with store bought ice cream as soon as I open.. I think it reduces ice crystals

[@mosesmanaka8109]

You can also use strawberry jam instead of the strawberries and sugar, makes it smother.

[@shikhaserene]

Along with xanthum gum can I add cmc and gms powder???

[@serlancerlot315]

Please don't use cmc

[@dianebeland3290]

I have the ninja creami and my ice cream has been freezing rock hard after freezing. I used monk fruit instead of sugar not sure if that is why 8 got those results. I do have the xanthum gum so I will be trying that. Where did you buy the containers?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I've been playing around with different bases for the Creami and my issue is what I call "Astronaut Dust" It happens on regular sugar and sugar substitute bases, so I'm wondering if that is what is happening to you. The base is frozen, I run it through the Creami and it's a fine frozen powder. I'm not sure xanthan gum will help with that. The containers were from Pampered Chef, but they discontinued them last I checked.

[@markstoll9636]

love it. you are an interesting personality. love it. keep up the good work.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thank you so much!!

[@rachelleanne5272]

can i use hand mixer instead of blender?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

A hand mixer isn't really going to get the strawberries blended smooth I don't think.

[@rachelleanne5272]

@@TheSaltedPepper oh, i will use chocolate chips and cocoa powder instead of strawberries. I'm just wondering if i use hand mixer, will it have same result as using blender tho

[@MyChilepepper]

Try it with Tara gum.

[@bhavanagupta4211]

can i use ice cream maker..same mix with xanthan gum.....for instant mango icecream

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Each fruit is a little different in water content and I haven't tried mango yet, so I'm not sure if the same base would work well or not. Let me know if you try it!

[@jackyrodriguez8309]

Can I use frozen strawberry

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I think frozen (even thawed) are going to be too watery and create ice crystals in your ice cream. I've only tested the recipe with fresh.

[@jackyrodriguez8309]

@@TheSaltedPepper thank you

[@michaelt2961]

Thanks for the "ice crystal" tip. BTW, do you know if anyone has tried your recipe in the Ninja Creami ?

[@Iranian..]

Tnq, good receipt without boiling What is the role or function of paper when freezing ice cream? Does it absorb water in ice cream?

[@yasminmashaqi]

Hi can we use it xanthan with only whole milk????

[@sj460162]

Looks really nice. Im still struggling to crack a great vanilla. May I ask why you didnt use a machine for this recipe?

[@ardaarsen]

Xanthan gum is really special, it activates at lower temperature compared to other gums. My favourites are gum mastic and salep though. With preheated milk and xanthan I dont even need added sugar to make smooth ice-cream

[@wayneschenet5340]

You may want to look for non-GMO Xanthan gum, as most is made from GMO Soy Beans

[@divorn7275]

Made this not sure where went wrong. Followed the recipe we placed it in a Pyrex glass container with snap on lid. We used the parchment paper but it didn’t touch the ice cream mixture. Froze it over night. The ice cream came out very icy. Is that parchment not touching or not filling it up to the top cause all those ice crystals? Thanks

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I put the parchment paper right on top so it is touching. A few other people have told me that their strawberry ice cream came out icy as well and I'm trying to figure out why. Did you make any changes at all to the recipe, even a tiny one? Mine was so smooth and creamy and trust me I had tried many times before and it was always so icy, so I was thrilled that adding the xanthan gum worked so well.

[@hopefulcorrectgirl7104]

DivoRN I followed the recipe to a tee as well and it was icy 😔. I covered with it with waxed paper and placed in a shallow tightly sealed container. I’m not sure but I think it might have been either the wax paper or that I didn’t allow the strawberries to dry out enough. I plan to try the vanilla one she is working on next. If at first you don’t succeed try try again.😁

[@mercy871]

Maybe it’s the second lot of strawberries because mine is amazing

[@joannejable]

Could it be the Pyrex that was the problem as it would take longer to get cold? I know some type of metal container is recommended... preferably frozen. Let me know what you think...

[@Jerrymc1975]

Ice cream forms ice crystals the longer it takes to freeze.

[@ambitiousbeauty1013]

Does this work better than adding unflavored gelatin to homemade ice to keep it from being icy?

[@paulmoore3712]

Icy can be cut/eliminated with VODKA ... a tablespoon wil be sufficient.

[@marlenebocook162]

Looks so yummy! Do you think that it could also go from blender to electric ice cream maker?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm sure that would work just fine. The only thing I don't know is if you would still need all of the xanthan gum or not.

[@loridonovan1714]

From everything I have read you want to refrigerate the mixture BEFORE you put it in the ice cream maker.

[@clemrumley9691]

can we have the recipe in ml and kg as cups are different sizes around the world... thanks

[@reeceeooo2671]

How much gum per quart?

[@crystaldurden2927]

Can this be vanilla ice cream? Omit the strawberries and maybe add a scraped vanilla bean?? I saw where you made some in another video but I don’t see the actual instructions

[@TheSaltedPepper]

The vanilla ice cream will be coming out soon. I used a different technique and made a custard base for the vanilla. I will work on a vanilla bean without the custard base soon.

[@crystaldurden2927]

The Salted Pepper you are the best!! Thank you so much! I hope you have a wonderful day

[@gailm.8190]

That Ninja blender is intriguing!! Can you make mayonnaise with it? I’m looking to replace my Vitamix at some point. Also, I realize this is an older video, but have you tried the Ninja Creami for ice cream? How does it compare to your blender merhod? I’m off to watch the coffee ice cream video now!! My fave second to peanut butter!! ❤ 🍦

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I can't make mayo with anything apparently! LOL I've tried in all kinds of blenders and it simply is horrible every time. There is a very deep well in the cold and hot blender, so you would need to make a significant amount for it to blend properly in my opinion. I have tried the creami and for me it's been hit or miss with different recipes I've come up with. I'm still working on it. Because of the way it shaves the frozen mixture, I end up with fluffy astronaut dust most of the time and then have to fix it. When it works, it works great though.

[@gailm.8190]

@@TheSaltedPepper thank you!

[@mikeg3281]

i would buy that vitamix.. better than the Ninja and I can tell you why but then you wont be getting rid of it

[@wisperone11]

Can you use half n half instead of the cup of cream and the cup of milk? I have a Ninja Creami and I am experimenting with ice cream recipes!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

half and half won't add the richness and it doesn't prevent ice crystals like cream does, but with the Creami you can certainly give it a try since it essentially shaves the frozen mixture.

[@mikeg3281]

you will get ice with half and half

[@bambe1964]

I love watching you videos and how you explain things. I do have a questions: If my ninja blender isn't this fancy one do I use the pulse button?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Teresa Alexander-Arab here is the breakdown of the cold & hot blender functions, so you can use your manual functions to mimic the ice cream function. thesaltedpepper.com/ninja-foodi-cold-hot-blender-review/

[@navulchhabra246]

I want a recipe for Sugar free eggless Vanilla ice cream for home ice cream maker.

[@MohsinRaza-ii6fm]

What will be the difference if use guar gum?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I haven't tried it with guar gum, so I'm not sure how much you would use, but it should work. Let me know if you try it!

[@MohsinRaza-ii6fm]

@@TheSaltedPepper i use guar gum always in soft serve and get best results. Its like 100gm milk powder, i teaspoon guar gum, 250gm sugar, 1 liter water. Mix all in grinder and make put in soft serve machine but it only works in soft serve machine not in freezer.😁

[@Salsajaman]

@@gofigure4920 Look up booza ice cream it's real stretchy. It's made with salep which is what you're talking about and mastic gum.

[@suzanx]

If you double the recipe, does that also mean it’s 3 tsp xanthan gum? Seems like a lot. Well I did use 3 and it’s the freezer now but it was gummy.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I only tested the recipe as written, but with xanthan gum it's always better to use less if you aren't sure.

[@Pjhchase]

Can I swap Heavy cream with Greek yogurt?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Try this instead. Put 2 parts frozen strawberries with 1 part frozen yogurt and blend it in a high speed blender. I do that a lot and it makes the best frozen yogurt. You can even make them up head of time and freeze and then blend before serving. In my experience, Greek yogurt will freeze too solid to be used as scoopable ice cream.

[@sparemechildah1198]

I used Xanthan gum and my ice cream still froze rock hard and had ice crystals??

[@julieponce3345]

Allulose keeps ice cream softer

[@JimmyTurner]

Ok well I need to convince my dad to get the blender for us. He got one for my sister, she just uses it as a regular blender

[@JimmyTurner]

And I can't even send this video to my sister, or I can, she's a vegan and won't use milk or cream.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I hope you can convince him!

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm working on some non dairy sorbets.

[@mikeg3281]

i use a $20 walmart little blender and it works just fine

[@sj460162]

I discovered xanthum gum and nevee looked back! I wonder what would happen if we used gelatin instead? Or both? Surprised you didnt use an ice cream machine!

[@serlancerlot315]

But have you consider the safety issue of it? I heard guar gum or tara gum is better in that department.

[@charylgracepatangan6932]

Did you use skim milk

[@TheSaltedPepper]

No, I used whole milk and heavy cream. Skim milk has a higher water content and most likely will result in ice crystals forming when frozen.

[@leomaris1419]

Can you add sweetened condensed milk to this recipe?

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I'm sure. you can. It would also act as a way to prevent crystallization.

[@Time.for.tea.]

Wld that be in addition to the sugar or instead of it?

[@mercy871]

I’ve seen another video where they didn’t use the syyhen gum however icecream came out nice and frozen after two hours

[@TheSaltedPepper]

It will freeze, but in my experience it is very icy without the xanthan gum.

[@mercy871]

@@TheSaltedPepper ahhh I’ll tried i made mango icecream yummmy

[@mt7427]

Walmart sells xanthum gum

[@TheSaltedPepper]

I saw that recently!

[@Huy]

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[@TheSaltedPepper]

Thanks!

[@theresam567]

Idk, I think the ice crystals have more to do with the freezer than anything else.

[@TheSaltedPepper]

In ice cream it's mainly the sugar ratios that control the ice crystals. Unless you have a freezer that stays at the temps like the ice cream freezers do, which is less than freezing, then you wouldn't get the crystals because it never truly freezes.

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Think I would pass on that added gum to it....has to be a better way.... but it did look good....

[@HengtimeConsult]

sorry, cant stand the loud and stupid background music. horrible!

[@ozzyniks1186]

That was way too much Xanthan Gum for the quantity of ice cream you were making. First learn the science of stabilisers before you teach others. 🙄

[@TheSaltedPepper]

Did you make the recipe?

[@ELECTRONICAMOM]

TARA GUM IS BETTER,

[@bluemoonranger1983]

You obviously don't promote anything of a healthy nature 😳🙄

[@TheSaltedPepper]

That simply isn't true. In fact I'm working on low sugar/no sugar sorbets and ice cream now. I also have several healthy recipe videos. My question for you is why would you comment on an ice cream video if you are looking for healthy food videos? Doesn't quite make sense to me, but I hope you have a great day nonetheless!

[@deedee67888]

@@TheSaltedPepper I was thinking of switching the sugar out on this recipe for a non-sugar sweetener. Do you think that would work? And BTW, healthy is in the eye of the beholder - I'm doing keto and this is a pretty healthy recipe!

[@deedee67888]

I should have waited until the video was complete - you already answered me!

[@bluemoonranger1983]

@@TheSaltedPepper I have seen many of your videos of dishes cooked, makes sense to me!, healthy is in body and mind 😜

[@meganthackery1609]

Many of her recipes are healthy and most of them are made with fresh ingredients. During lock-downs and all of the hatred going on in the world lately... did you really feel the need to add your negativity?