05-31-2008, 09:50 PM
My daughter in law uses hard containers, although she didn't buy them specifically for ice cream. I really don't see where the type of container makes a big difference, although I did find one site where the person recommended using plastic film to cover the ice cream. I didn't quite understand the point, although the film would definitely keep air from getting to the ice cream if it stayed in a freezer for a while. I know around my house that wouldn't be a concern, because there wouldn't be any leftovers to worry about getting frosty anyway!
RacerX might be right. I know that KitchenAid of yours is much more powerful than any of the standalone ice cream makers, but I don't know how important that is. If the ice cream is actually being churned by the machine before being put in the freezer, then the amount of power would definitely make a difference. I've never watched DIL make the ice cream; I just get out my bowl when it's ready to eat.
RacerX might be right. I know that KitchenAid of yours is much more powerful than any of the standalone ice cream makers, but I don't know how important that is. If the ice cream is actually being churned by the machine before being put in the freezer, then the amount of power would definitely make a difference. I've never watched DIL make the ice cream; I just get out my bowl when it's ready to eat.