Cuisinart CB-18 Series - Manual (Page 11)

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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,” sub-
stitute 5 ounces fruit juice such as cranber-
ry juice for the Tequila and Triple Sec.
FROZEN DAIQUIRI
Makes 4 servings
6 ounces frozen limeade
5 ounces light rum
3 cups ice cubes
Place ingredients in blender jar in order list-
ed. Cover blender jar. Set on Speed 18.
Turn blender on and process until smooth
and slushy, about 30 to 40 seconds. Turn
blender off. Serve immediately.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
Calories 92 (0% from fat) • carb. 14g • pro. 0g • fat 0g
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0g • sod. 2mg • calc. 2mg • fiber 0g
For Frozen Fruit Daiquiris, add 2 – 3 cups
fruit (strawberries, peaches, melon, etc.) cut
into 1 – inch pieces. For a more pro-
nounced fruit flavor. Freeze some of the
fruit and use in place of ice cubes.
FROZEN
CRANBERRY-ORANGE MIMOSAS
For an alcohol free alternative, top off with
chilled ginger ale or sparking cider in place
of champagne.
Makes 10 servings
1 cup cranberry juice cocktail,
chilled
1 cup orange juice, chilled
1-1/2 cups (about 12 standard) ice
cubes
1 bottle (750ml) brut champagne,
chilled
Place cranberry juice, orange juice and ice
cubes in blender jar in order listed. Cover
blender jar. Set on Speed 18 and blend until
thick, smooth and frosty, about 25 to 35
seconds. Turn blender off.
Divide mixture evenly (about 1/3 cup)
among 10 champagne glasses. Top with
chilled champagne and serve immediately.
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 95 (0% from fat) • carb. 6g • pro. 0g • fat 0g •
sat. fat 0g • chol. 0mg • sod. 6mg • calc. 9mg • fiber 0g
APPETIZERS, DIPS, SPREADS
LEMON HERB HUMMUS
This popular Middle Eastern spread is sim-
ple to make in your Cuisinart
® Blender - we
have spiced it up just a bit. Serve with pita
wedges or use as a spread for sandwiches.
Makes about 2 cups
Preparation: less than 15 minutes
2 - 3 cloves garlic, peeled
strips lemon zest, 2 x 1/2-inch
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