Ginger Peach Cheesecake Ice Cream

1 container low fat peach yogurt 1 tsp. ground ginger 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 block of fat-free cream cheese 16 oz. frozen peaches 3 large graham crackers, broken into small pieces

Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix container in the order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Remove the lid plug and insert the patented Vita-Mix tamper through the lid opening to press the ingredients into the blades while the machine is processing. Run for 30 - 40 seconds or until four mounds form. Watch your mixture carefully ­ running the machine longer does not make it more frozen. Serve immediately or place in an airtight container in your freezer until service.

Speed: High
Time: 30 - 40 seconds
Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)

Mint Chocolate Chip Frozen Dessert

1 cup (240 mL) heavy whipping cream 3 cups (720 mL) 2% milk or Half & Half 1/3 cup (80 mL) powdered milk 1/4 cup (60 mL) reduced fat cream cheese 1 cup (240 mL) sugar 1/4 tsp. mint extract 1 drop green food coloring (optional) 4 York® peppermint patties (small size)

Place cream, milk, cheese, sugar and green food coloring in the Vita-Mix container. Secure lid. Select VARIABLE SPEED #1 and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Blend for 1 minute. Decrease speed to #5 and drop in mint patties. Run for 5 - 10 seconds just to chop and blend. Do not overmix. Pour into a 4" x 8" (10 cm x 20 cm) bread pan and place in freezer. When frozen, remove from pan and roll in crushed chocolate cookies. Slice to serve.

Speed: High
Time: 30 to 40 seconds
Yield: 2 cups (480 mL)

Strawberry Shake

1 cup (240 ml) fresh or frozen strawberries 1/2 cup (120 ml) vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt or ice cream 1 tbs. sugar or other sweetener, to taste 1/2 cup (120 ml) low fat milk 1/4 cup (60 ml) ice cubes

HINTS: Substitute strawberry frozen yogurt (or ice cream) for vanilla nonfat frozen yogurt (or ice cream).

Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix container in the order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE speed #1. Turn machine on and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Allow machine to run for 10 to 15 seconds.

Speed: Variable to High
Time: 10 to 15 seconds
Yield: 1 3/4 cups (420 ml)

Honeydew Sorbet

8 oz. Melon Liqueur 16 oz. Frozen Honeydew melon 4 oz. ice cubes

Place all ingredients in the Vita-Mix container in the order listed. Secure 2-part lid. Select VARIABLE speed #1. Turn on machine and quickly increase speed to #10; then to HIGH. Remove the lid plug and insert the patented Vita-Mix tamper through the lid opening to press the ingredients into the blades while the machine is processing. Run for 30 - 40 seconds or until four mounds form. Watch your mixture carefully ­ running the machine longer does not make it more frozen. Place in an airtight container in a freezer for at least one hour prior to service.

Speed: High
Time: 30 - 40 seconds
Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)