I just bought the type of ice cream maker that does not require ice or salt. The recipes in the manual all call for 2 cups heavy whipping cream and 1 cup of a thinner liquid like milk. I found a low carb recipe that calls for 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup clear colored diet soda, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon artificial sweetener. I made it today, and it wasn't too great, and wasn't creamy, more like tiny ice crystals. I believe that was caused by the liquid in the soda.
I know I could use 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup water instead of the soda, but I guess the water would still make ice crystals. I would really like to use all heavy cream, but the beater seems so wimpy, I'm wondering if maybe it would end up being too thick for the machine to handle. Don't want to break it, especially since I just got it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
I know I could use 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1/2 cup water instead of the soda, but I guess the water would still make ice crystals. I would really like to use all heavy cream, but the beater seems so wimpy, I'm wondering if maybe it would end up being too thick for the machine to handle. Don't want to break it, especially since I just got it. Any suggestions would be appreciated.