Cuisinart CB-18BKSS - Manual (Page 11)

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ORANGE MANGO PEACH FRAPPÉ
Make orange juice ice cubes ahead of time and be ready to make
frappes and smoothies whenever you want a refreshing treat.
Makes 4 servings
3 ⁄
4
cup orange juice
2 mangoes, cut into cubes
3 ⁄
4
cup peach slices (may use frozen)
1 ⁄
2
cup peach or apricot nectar or juice
1 ⁄
4
cup lime juice
1 ⁄
2
cup white grape juice
Orange slices and fresh mint for garnish
Freeze orange juice in ice cube trays ( 3 ⁄
4
cup will make 7-8 standard
ice cubes).
Place ingredients in the blender jar in the order listed. Cover blender jar.
Set on Speed 18 and blend until smooth, 20 to 30 seconds. Turn blender
off. Serve immediately in chilled glasses garnished with orange slices
and fresh mint sprigs.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 135 (3% from fat) • carb 35g • pro. 1g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 23mg • fiber 3g
Note: For a frappé with a kick, substitute vodka or light rum for the white
grape juice.
MOCHA FRAPPÉ
Why go out for special coffee drinks when you can prepare
them easily at home in your Cuisinart ® Blender
Makes 2 servings
8 ounces espresso or double strength coffee, chilled*
1 ⁄
4
cup chocolate sauce
2 tablespoons flavored syrup – vanilla, hazelnut, almond,
raspberry, etc.
15 ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Cover blender jar. Set
on Speed 18 and blend until smooth and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds.
Serve immediately in tall glasses. Garnish with a dollop of whipped
cream if desired.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 138 (0% from fat) • carb. 33g • pro. 1g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 37mg • calc. 6mg • fiber 0g
For a creamy frappé, add 2 tablespoons half-and-half before blending.
*May be prepared from instant espresso powder.
FROSTY FRESH STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS
These are best made with summertime fresh strawberries.
You may vary your fruit to make other flavors such
as mango, watermelon or fresh peach.
Makes 4 servings
1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved (2 cups)
3 ounces Tequila (6 T)
2 ounces Triple Sec or Cointreau (4 T)
2 ounces fresh lime juice (4 T)
3 tablespoons superfine sugar
2 cups ice cubes
Place all ingredients in blender jar in order listed. Set on Speed 18. Blend
until thick and smooth, about 30 to 40 seconds. Pour into stemmed
glasses and serve. May be garnished with a whole strawberry and a slice
of lime.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 193 (2% from fat) • carb. 25g • pro. 1g • fat 1g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 5mg • calc. 21mg • fiber 2g
Note: For an alcohol-free Margarita, substitute 5 ounces fruit juice such
as cranberry juice for the Tequila and Triple Sec.