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Anne
08-11-2013, 11:07 AM
Avocado Ice Cream
12 ounces avocado meat, approximately 3 small to medium
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice( keeps avocado green)
1 1/2 cups mixed Fox Valley 32/40
1 cup heavy cream

Peel and pit the avocados. Add the avocados, lemon juice, milk, and sugar to a blender and puree. Transfer the mixture to a medium mixing bowl, add the heavy cream and whisk to combine. Place the mixture into the refrigerator and chill until it reaches 40 degrees F or below, approximately 4 to 6 hours.
Process the mixture in an ice cream maker according to manufacturer's directions. However, this mixture sets up very fast, so count on it taking only 5 to 10 minutes to process. For soft ice cream, serve immediately. If desired, place in freezer for 3 to 4 hours for firmer texture.

Charley Chuckles
08-11-2013, 02:13 PM
Just bought one, gonna try this :thumbsup

island rehabber
08-11-2013, 02:22 PM
Brilliant idea!!!!:thumbsup

sleeping koala
08-11-2013, 04:57 PM
Just curious , can you use goats milk instead of the fox valley ?


SK

Anne
08-11-2013, 06:11 PM
SK I wouldn't know why you couldn't use Goat's milk. All of us here in the states and on this site have plenty of FV.

sleeping koala
08-12-2013, 02:58 AM
Anne,
Was just curious , ie someone in England might not be able to get FV

SK

Anne
08-12-2013, 09:20 AM
I think that FV's shipping costs to the UK may be prohibitively high. I absolutely see no problem with using goat's milk in this recipe. I made my batch at a friends house, she has one of those ice cream makers that is per-chilled in the freezer very quick to harden mix. My ice cream maker has recently be upgraded to an electric model.:grin
So many of my squirrels are outside and the cold treat is really appreciated these hot summer days. Of course, avocado anything is always welcome!

Unikorngrrl
08-12-2013, 09:24 AM
Very COOL idea!! :grin2

IrishHarps
08-12-2013, 11:05 AM
Hey, I want to eat this! Is that bad? :grin2

Anne
08-12-2013, 12:44 PM
I can email or PM you the people recipe :grin

IrishHarps
08-12-2013, 01:04 PM
Oo, yes please! Now I will need to get an ice cream maker ;-)

sleeping koala
08-15-2013, 03:05 AM
Anne,
the Taronga Zoo in Sydney (Australia) has Northern Palm squirrels. You don't mind if I send the reciepe to the curator in charge of them at the zoo?
Not sure if they will make the ice cream or not.

SK

Anne
08-15-2013, 07:51 AM
SK, I think that would be wonderful! I hope they will make the ice cream for their squirrels(etc.). Anything that I put on this board is for everybody to share and use as they will. I only want to help these little critters and make life better for them and their care givers. :grin:grouphug