Recommendations for choosing a mold for ice cream

Many housewives prefer to prepare ice cream on their own. It turns out a product that is not inferior in taste to its purchased competitors, moreover, it is a harmless dessert, because there is no doubt as a homemade dish, because it does not include harmful additives, flavors and chemical flavor enhancers. To facilitate the work of making ice cream, the hostess cannot do without a special silicone mold, which allows the dessert to be frozen in the desired form.

The essence of a silicone product is to maintain the shape of the ice cream. The fruit content prepared in an ice cream maker must be poured into a mold, sticks inserted and put into the freezer for several hours. Usually the mixture for the manufacture of this delicacy is liquid.

Silicone, on the other hand, is flexible, and if it is a high-quality product, then the ice cream can be removed from the mold without any problems. Most high-quality models can withstand temperature drops from -60 to +230 degrees, which means that they can be used not only for ice cream, but also for baking. In addition, many manufacturers pre-offer kits that already include ice cream sticks, and the buyer does not have to overpay for them separately.

Unlike metal products, silicone cookware is an inert material and does not react with food. Even if the molds are used for the oven, there is no need to grease them.

Freezer silicone products come in a variety of shapes. So, popsicle or popsicle ice is easiest to cook in a classic-shaped container, consisting of several cells. Usually housewives prefer to choose this traditional option for making homemade dessert, which looks like a set of containers with lids. For convenience, the covers are equipped with holders. It is a convenient form that does not take up much space and allows you to cook several portions at once.

Popular are children's molds. They can be in the form of fairytale characters or animals. These are environmentally friendly dishes, absolutely safe even for a child's body. Usually looks like a container with several chopsticks. Children love to experiment with this product, come up with homemade recipes themselves, look forward to the morning when they can taste the ice cream put in the freezer in the evening.

Often in the kitchen, ice cream is used products in the shape of a cone. Usually housewives prefer to make a waffle cone in this container, but this recipe can only be done by experienced home pastry chefs. In this form, traditional homemade ice cream from juice, fruit and gelatin can also be obtained.

And also shops offer forms in the form of cups. In this case, again, the hostess's fantasy can be limitless. It can be used repeatedly, easy to clean, and when removing frozen contents, it is recommended to squeeze its bottom for a couple of minutes so that the dessert easily comes out of the mold.

Judging by customer reviews, there are three most popular manufacturers of silicone ice cream molds.

Users note that these products are easy to use, compact and easy to clean. During the entire service life, the surface does not darken. The ice cream is easily removed, does not stick to the walls, the portion is neat, miniature, such a delicate ice cream seems light, airy, appetizing. The sticks are easy to hold in the dessert.

Buyers recommend rinsing the molds and drying them well before each use, as the material can absorb odors. In addition, small debris can stick to the walls. Among the advantages is the ability to use when baking.

This form of the American brand is most commonly bought by young parents. Children like these dishes, as the manufacturer offers molds in the form of cats, hares, frogs and other animals - only 8 variations. The compactness of the form, its striking design, which is very attractive to children, as well as the ability to choose the form are noted. Today, a child can cook a kiwi frog, and tomorrow a banana hare.

This Italian-made product gets very high marks. It is noted durability of the product, its use in the oven. Ice cream does not stick to the walls and can be removed without problems. In addition, these forms are used not only in the home kitchen, but also in professional catering establishments. Silikomart silicone molds are often purchased by the owners of coffee shops and children's cafes. Therefore, the kits include many cells and sticks at once.

Among the pluses - product availability, since you can purchase the product through online stores. The main and only disadvantage, according to users, is the very high price of the product.

Silicone molds from China receive a lot of feedback. Usually, Russian housewives order them on Chinese websites or buy them from budgetary departments. These products do not receive high marks.According to buyers, regardless of what you freeze, it is possible to extract only half of the ice cream “into the light”. Sometimes only one stick is removed. Even traditional extraction methods like using warm water cannot remedy the situation.

The operation of silicone molds is not difficult. Ice cream preparation consists of a number of stages.

1. Combine all ingredients prepared for ice cream. Use a blender if necessary.
2. Pour the mixture into the silicone mold to the indicated level, insert the sticks.
3. Place the molds in the freezer for 8 hours. It is recommended to freeze ice cream in the evening, then in the morning you can already enjoy the dessert.
4. Remove the molds from the freezer and gently remove the delicacy by the stick, lightly pressing the bottom with your fingers, as if squeezing out the briquette.
5. If the mixture is frozen and does not come out of the dishes, keep it under hot water for no more than a minute.

When making homemade ice cream using a silicone mold, follow a few more tips from our experts.

• Feel free to experiment with recipes and freeze your favorite treats. It can be a mixture of juice, yogurt, cottage cheese, fruits, berries, sour cream, cream, nuts, raisins, honey.
• It is not necessary to grind the entire mixture, even whole slices of fruit are fine. For example, ice cream looks very aesthetically pleasing, in which, like in an ice cube, a piece of fresh kiwi is frozen.
• To make a popsicle, you should make a frosting with chocolate and butter. We take out the forms with frozen contents from the freezer, remove the ice cream, dip it in warm icing, put it on baking paper and send it back to the freezer until the chocolate freezes.
• When making fruit ice, it is enough to have your favorite juice and silicone molds on hand. Fill the cells with juice and send to the freezer. When the liquid hardens a little, insert the sticks and send them back to the freezer until they solidify completely.
• If the hostess has not yet had time to acquire a silicone mold, then a yogurt glass is suitable for the first experiments with ice cream. The stick can be used from a commercially available popsicle.

For an overview of ice cream molds, see the video presented.