Lotus cookie and cream sandwich ice cream with Thermomix

Preparation of Lotus cookie and cream sandwich ice cream with Thermomix

1. Preparation of the whipped cream

1. The first step to prepare these delicious ice creams is to whip the cream. To do this, it is important that the cream is very cold. Place the cream in the freezer for 15 minutes before starting. This will help the cream whip better and faster.
2. Chill the cream in the freezer for 15 minutes.
3. Place the butterfly in the Thermomix glass and pour the cold cream.
4. Program the Thermomix at speed 3.5 without a defined time and stop when the cream changes sound. It is important to be careful not to overdo it and turn the cream into butter. Reserve the whipped cream in a bowl.

2. Mix Lotus cream and condensed milk

1. Without having to wash the Thermomix glass, we are going to mix the Lotus cream with the condensed milk:
2. Remove the butterfly from the glass.
3. Add the Lotus cream and condensed milk to the glass.
4. Beat for 8 seconds at speed 4 until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.

3. Integration of the mixture with the whipped cream

1. The next step is to integrate the mixture of Lotus cream and condensed milk with the whipped cream. It is important to do it in several stages to maintain the fluffiness of the cream:
2. Add the mixture of Lotus cream and condensed milk to the whipped cream in three times.
3. Integrate with a silicone spatula using circular movements to prevent the cream from going down.

4. Assembly and freezing of ice cream

1. Once the mixture is well integrated, it is time to shape the ice creams:
2. Pour the mixture into a rectangular dish lined with baking paper. Ideally, one of the sides should measure approximately 15 cm.
3. Smooth the surface of the mixture to about 2 cm thick and freeze.

5. Cut and Assemble Ice Cream Sandwiches

1. After the mixture is well frozen, it’s time to cut and assemble the sandwiches:
2. Cut the frozen mixture into portions of approximately 7.5 x 6 cm.
3. Place two Lotus cookies on each portion (one on each side).
4. Dip the ends of the sandwiches in Lotus cream softened in the microwave.
5. Refreeze and wrap each ice cream in plastic wrap to preserve.

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

1. 1. Can I use other types of cookies for these ice creams?
2. Yes, you can use any type of cookie you prefer. However, the Lotus cookies give it a unique flavor and texture that perfectly complements the Lotus cream.
3. 2. Is it necessary to have a Thermomix to make these ice creams?
4. No, although the Thermomix makes the process easier, you can whip the cream with a hand mixer and mix the ingredients manually. Just make sure you follow the same steps and times.
5. 3. How long can these ice creams be kept in the freezer?
6. If you wrap them well in plastic wrap, ice cream can be kept in the freezer for up to a month, maintaining its ideal flavor and texture.