Happiness is ... Fresh Gelato and Smoothies
The sun is out, and the weather is definitely getting warmer which only means one thing... SPRING! It's the perfect time of year to get started on those long lunches and outdoor dining to entertain your family and friends.
Our 🌸 Happy Campaign 🌸 centres around all the things this season that are bound to put a smile on your face. What does Happiness mean to you? To us, there’s nothing better than a fresh gelato to cool down, or a refreshing smoothie after a dip at the beach. Try out our recipes below for the perfect Spring sweet treat.
Strawberry and Vanilla Gelato
Savour the happiness of spring with Smeg's refreshing strawberry and vanilla gelato recipe!
This recipe serves 4, and you only need a Smeg Stand Mixer and Ice Cream Attachment Maker.
Ingredients
- 250mL milk
- 125mL cream
- 1/2 cup (110g) sugar
- 250g washed strawberries, hulled
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
Method
1. Place your Smeg ice cream container in the freezer the night before you make the gelato.
2. Place milk, cream and sugar in a saucepan over medium and stir until the sugar dissolves. Allow to cool.
3. Place the strawberries in a Smeg hand blender jug and blend with the FlowBlend attachment smooth. Add cooled milk mixture and vanilla and blend briefly to combine. Refrigerate until cold.
4. Affix the ice cream attachment to a Smeg stand mixer, add gelato mixture and churn on low speed for 10 minutes until thick. Serve immediately or store in the freezer.
Mango and Strawberry Smoothie
Try this delicious mango and strawberry smoothie recipe for a burst of happiness!
This recipe only takes 5 minutes and requires a Personal Blender used at a medium speed for 30 seconds, or a high speed for 20 seconds
Ingredients
- 50g Mango Cheeks - Frozen
- 60g Strawberries Hulled
- 60g Watermelon (seedless) peeled and diced
- 140mL Coconut milk
- 20mL Lime juice
- 5g Caster sugar
Method
1. Place all ingredients into the cup of the personal blender.
2. Insert into the base.
3. Follow speed level and timings, as detailed above.
4. Remove from the base. 🌸✨
5. Enjoy your drink
Enjoy other Spring time recipes from Smeg here.
Want to make these treats for yourself? Enter our competition HERE for a chance to win $5,000 and splurge on new kitchen appliances from Smeg Shop online.
Step into spring and find your happy at Orion Springfield Central. See what else we’ve got lined up for the season of happiness here 🌸✨