Soft Strawberry and White Chocolate Ice Cream with Thermomix

Preparation of Soft Strawberry and White Chocolate Ice Cream with Thermomix

1. Preparation of Sugar and White Chocolate
2. To begin, we are going to prepare the sugar and white chocolate, which will give a sweet and creamy touch to our ice cream.
3. Step 1: Add the 50 g of sugar and the 10 g of homemade vanilla sugar to the Thermomix bowl.
4. Step 2: Grind for 10 seconds at level 10 to turn it into powder. Then, remove and reserve the powdered sugar.
5. Step 3: Next, add the 30 g of white chocolate to the bowl.
6. Step 4: Blend the chocolate for 6 seconds at level 8, until finely chopped. Then, transfer the chocolate to a separate container.
7. This step allows the chocolate to remain ready to be used as a final decoration, adding a crunchy texture and a sweet flavor to our ice cream.
8. 2. Preparation of Fresh Strawberry Puree
9. The next step is to prepare a fresh strawberry puree, which will be an important part of the base flavor of our ice cream.
10. Step 1: Place the 200 g of fresh strawberries in the Thermomix bowl.
11. Step 2: Blend the strawberries for 10 seconds at level 8 until you obtain a fine puree.
12. Step 3: Remove the puree from the bowl and reserve it for later.
13. This puree not only provides an intense fruit flavor, but also adds color and freshness to the final mixture.
14. 3. Mixture of Frozen Strawberries and Sugar
15. Now we are going to use the frozen strawberries to create a creamy base, which will give the ice cream a smooth and icy texture.
16. Step 1: Place the 300 g of frozen strawberries along with the powdered sugar (prepared previously) in the bowl.
17. Step 2: Blend for 20 seconds at level 8 until the strawberries are completely crushed and mixed well with the sugar.
18. This step is crucial to achieve an adequate consistency in the ice cream, since frozen strawberries provide the cold structure that we need for the mixture.
19. 4. Incorporation of Egg Whites
20. To give it the fluffy and airy texture that characterizes soft ice cream, we are going to use beaten egg whites.
21. Step 1: Insert the mixing accessory into the Thermomix.
22. Step 2: Add the 2 egg whites to the frozen strawberry mixture.
23. Step 3: Beat at speed 4 for 2 minutes until the egg whites become foamy and well incorporated.
24. This process helps achieve a light, creamy texture, as the egg whites add air to the mixture.
25. 5. Final Mix
26. Finally, we are going to combine all the components of the recipe to obtain a perfectly balanced ice cream.
27. Step 1: Program the Thermomix at level 4 for 20 seconds.
28. Step 2: Add the previously prepared fresh strawberry puree through the lid opening.
29. Step 3: Let the ingredients mix well to obtain a smooth and homogeneous texture.
30. 6. Serve and Decorate
31. Once the mixture is well integrated, it is time to serve and decorate the ice cream.
32. Step 1: Serve the ice cream immediately in individual cups or containers.
33. Step 2: Sprinkle with the finely chopped white chocolate that you reserved at the beginning.
34. This final touch of white chocolate adds a contrast of texture and flavor, perfectly complementing the freshness of the strawberries.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can I replace the strawberries with another fruit?
2. Yes, you can use fruits like raspberries or blueberries, but keep in mind that the flavor and texture of the ice cream will vary slightly.
3. Is it necessary to use egg whites?
4. Egg whites help give the ice cream a fluffy texture, but if you prefer not to use them, you can substitute them with whipped cream.
5. Can I prepare this ice cream without Thermomix?
6. Yes, although the Thermomix makes the process easier, you can use a powerful blender to puree the strawberries and a mixer to whip the egg whites.