Hamilton Beach 68055 Ice Shaver, Black

Product By Hamilton Beach(19 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $20.00

Product Description

This handy Ice Shaver makes snow cones, slushies, margaritas and other frozen treats quickly. Whether conquering the sweltering heat, hosting a party, or having fun with the kids, the Icy Treats Ice Shaver from Hamilton Beach will make frozen concoctions fast. Snow cones, slushies and icy drinks are all easy to make using soda, juice or fruit. This cool appliance uses ice directly from the freezer and will shave into either a bowl from home for snow cones, or into the included mixing bowl for other icy treats. Fun recipes are included for the whole family. Why not choose something refreshing like apple juice or strawberries to make a healthy treat for the kids? All removable parts are dishwasher safe and the bowl includes measurement markings so icy drinks will turn out great every time. Features Include: Make your favorite icy treats in minutes Make slushies, snow cones, margaritas, and more Add ice cubes from your freezer Shave ice into your own dish or use included mixing bowl Fun recipes included All removable parts are dishwasher safe

Technical Details

• Make your favorite icy drinks in minutes
• Add ice cubes from your own freezer
• Use the included mixing bowl for icy drinks or shave ice into your own dish for snow cones
• Recipes included
• All removable parts are dishwasher safe

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Customer Reviews

"Better than expected" 2010-07-28
By N. Black (Charleston SC)
Bought this item before reading reviews. It took about 4 min. But it produced enough ice for 2 snow cones.However, I am going to try my food processor with the coleslaw blade.Hamilton Beach 68055 Ice Shaver, Black

  
"Other Appliances work better" 2010-06-12
By L. SIMPSON (NC)
Boy was I dissapointed in this "dedicated" machine. I've been making snow cones using my food processor with the cole salw disc and it turns out that it does as good as or better than this thing. My blender makes much better shushies than this one. You would think that a devise that is intended for one thng only could do it well. Turns out that you probably already have something that will do it as well or better. Mine is ging back!!

"Completely useless" 2010-06-08
By Rudy Castle (NY USA)
I purchased this item along with the snow cones cups and three syrup flavors. I had four kids waiting for snow cones. I read the manual, which was straightforward, placed ice in the chamber and turned it to snow cone. It spun around and around and around but it did not shave the ice. The troubleshooting section of the manual suggested reconfiguring the ice. So I moved the cubes around and went for round 2. It sill wouldn't shave the ice. I tried three different style cubes - the ones made by my fridge (crescent), cubed ice (from ice cube trays) and bagged ice (hollow pellets). None of the ice would shave.Only then did I read the reviews on Amazon to discover that this was design issue which most other people had experienced.Long story short - no snow cones and four disappointed kids.Do not, I repeat, do not buy this product. It would be better to take the $20, buy 100 razors, and sit the shave the ice by hand.

  
"Bought from Walmart -- Returned to Walmart" 2010-02-17
By Evan J. Carroll (Kingwood, TX USA)
Worst Hamilton Beach product thus far, and that says a lot. This machine is completely incapable of shaving your typical half-circle ice cube. And with crushed as (as from a blender) it gets stuck.

  
"Great for the price" 2010-01-19
By Robert Spring (Westminster, MD)
You can't beat it for the price. I like that you can put the ice in it and walk away while it grinds. If you have very large cubes though, you will have difficulty.

Panasonic BH-941P Ice Cream Maker

Product By Panasonic(77 customers reviews)

Product Description

Panasonic BH-941P, battery operated, 1.5 pint capacity. Makes delicious ice cream in 3 easy steps. Works automatically in the freezer.

Amazon.com Review

Tidy, cordless, and easy to put into action, this Panasonic ice cream maker is a refreshing alternative to its hulking all-in-one countertop cousins. Though it requires more steps than the models where you throw in ingredients and go, this little maker is both smart and efficient, making up to 3 cups of ice cream or sorbet in a few hours. Combining a stainless steel bowl and a battery-powered mixing unit, the appliance features a dual-fin stirring spatula to thoroughly mix ingredients during freezing. A microprocessor gauges the consistency of the dessert as it hardens, so no monitoring is necessary. The battery pack is compact and removable, and the other components feel sturdy and well designed.
Included with the ice cream maker is a clear step-by-step instruction guide and a colorful booklet of recipes to get you started. Most of these require mixing or beating of ingredients before placement in the freezer bowl, but the labor is far from intensive. Once ingredients are ready, simply turn on the power, put the bowl in the freezer, and come back in 3 to 5 hours. Impressively compact for easy storage, the ice cream maker measures just 5-1/4 inches high and 6-1/2 inches in diameter. Panasonic includes a one-year warranty. --Emily Bedard

Technical Details

• Battery-operated ice cream maker for use in the freezer
• Cordless for easy use; includes step-by-step instructions and recipes
• Dual-fin paddle for thorough and continuous mixing
• Makes 1.5 pints (about 3 cups) of ice cream or sorbet
• Measures 5-1/4 inches high and 6-1/2 inches in diameter

Customer Reviews

  
"Doesn't work - complete waste of money" 2010-07-15
By Sara (Pennsylvania)
This was a complete waste of money. The inside churner is light plastic - stops as soon as the contents aren't liquid. So, you can have sweet milk, or frozen milk -- no ice cream. I didn't even expect it to be regular ice-cream texture, just more like soft ice-cream, but all that happened was that contents froze. Really, buy a better one, or save or money.

  
"Buy This If You Have Time on Your Hands" 2009-05-28
By M. Shaw (West Palm Beach, FL)
I bought this device for my wife. We wind up buying ice cream at the super market because we are always too busy to make it ourselves. I think the idea is neat, but you need to have enough time to dedicate to these hobbies. I am not even sure where the device is located anymore.

  
"Good idea, bad results" 2008-09-15
By Clayton Jones (New Hampshire, USA)
This ice cream maker attempts to solve one of the problems of low-cost ice cream makers, which either use a freezable bowl or ice and rock salt: the need to plan ahead. It sounds like a wonderful idea to be able to pop the whole unit it the freezer and magically get out ice cream, but the way that good, smooth ice cream is made is to freeze the mixture _fast_. Having ice or a bowl with frozen gel allows heat to quickly conduct out of the ice cream mixture, discouraging the formation of large ice crystals and creating a smooth result. This unit, however, relies on the cold freezer air to freeze the ice cream over hours. The result is a grainy mess. High-fat mixtures do a little bit better (the formation of ice crystals is limited by all of the milkfat), but forget ice milk, frozen yogurts, or frozen fruit desserts. The result, quite literally, will not be much different than if you just placed a bowl in the freezer.

  
"even my wife loves it" 2006-12-26
By Ari Elias Bachrach (Philadelphia PA)
Originally this was an impulse buy which got me a "what did you buy now" look from my wife (who usually abhors anything that even vaguely resembles a "gadget"). Although she may try to claim otherwise, I think I actually won that debate when she first tasted the ice cream we made.If you've never had fresh ice cream, it is a treat to behold. WIthout any of the artificial preservatives and sugars that are added to commercial ice cream, you can really taste the full flavor and texture of the fruit. Compared to commercial ice cream, it's lighter, has a much fuller and richer taste, and is much healthier. My only regret is that it's not big enough, so buy two. :-)

"Absolutely Amazing Ice Cream" 2006-07-04
By Connie Hulett Erickson (Yukon, Ok. USA)
For those of you out there that are lactoce intolerant...You HAVE to get this amazing machine!. My basic recipe for this machine is:

1 cup Non-dairy coffee creamer (Coffee Mate liquid - any flavor you like)
1/2 Cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 cup non-dairy whipped topping

1 pint strawberries, peaches, etc. blended smooth


Just mix it all together, put in ice cream machine and let it go for 5 hours! The creamiest, best lactose free ice cream I have ever eaten!I have also made butter pecan (Coffee Mate Butter Pecan flavor) with Bakers toffee bits in it (I just increased the amount of Coffee Mate by 1/2 cup to keep it from getting to much like pudding).I tried the basic recipe that came with the machine and did not have good luck with it; maybe it's because I did not use real milk with the eggs, so I found another recipe that I could used the Cofee Mate non-dairy liquid creamer in.....it's awesome using the recipe I have listed above.This is the one of the best purchases I have ever made; machine performs as advertised and even better than advertised. Easy to clean, a no-brainer to operate and now I can eat ice cream with everyone else and not have to suffer with my severe lactose interolerance.

Kitchen Art Ice Cream Sandwich Maker Set

Product By Kitchen Art

Lowest Price : $9.95

Product Description

Make delicious homemade ice cream sandwiches with the Kitchen Art Ice Cream Sandwich Maker Set. The set includes an ice cream scoop and the ice cream sandwich mold. Use fresh baked cookies and homemade ice cream for a yummy treat.

Technical Details

• Ice cream sandwich maker
• Includes ice cream scoop
• Comes apart for easy cleaning
• Dishwasher safe

KitchenAid KICA0WH Stand Mixer Attachment, Ice Cream Maker

Product By KitchenAid(1 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $69.00

Product Description

To maximize use of your ice cream maker, snap in KitchenAid's 2-quart attachment freezer bowl, the largest in the industry. Provides complete, even freezing of ice cream batter. Includes drive assembly; rotating dasher to spread, scrape and mix; adapter ring to fit mixers; instruction guide and recipes. Easy to use and clean. Ideal for all sorts of frozen desserts. Manufacturer's replacement warranty.

Technical Details

• Powerful 5-speed motor handles all your mixing needs.
• High quality stainless steel turbo beaters.
• Includes dough hooks and liquid blender rod attachment.
• Nonclogging air vents and self-cleaning mode offer convenience.
• Attachments are dishwasher safe.

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Customer Reviews

"Works really good!" 2010-02-27
By Kyle Legrand (Vermont)
So far I have only made a few sorbets, but it makes a really great consistency! Each of the sorbets I have made only took around 15 minutes. I expect the ice cream to be a little bit longer.

Hamilton Beach 68050 Icy Treats Ice Shaver, White

Product By Hamilton Beach(96 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $27.17

Product Description
This handy Ice Shaver makes snow cones, slushies, margaritas and other frozen treats quickly. Whether conquering the sweltering heat, hosting a party, or having fun with the kids, the Icy Treats Ice Shaver from Hamilton Beach will make frozen concoctions fast. Snow cones, slushies and icy drinks are all easy to make using soda, juice or fruit. This cool appliance uses ice directly from the freezer and will shave into either a bowl from home for snow cones, or into the included mixing bowl for other icy treats. Fun recipes are included for the whole family. Why not choose something refreshing like apple juice or strawberries to make a healthy treat for the kids? All removable parts are dishwasher safe and the bowl includes measurement markings so icy drinks will turn out great every time. Features Include: Make your favorite icy treats in minutes Make slushies, snow cones, margaritas, and more Add ice cubes from your freezer Shave ice into your own dish or use included mixing bowl Fun recipes included All removable parts are dishwasher safe

Technical Details

• Make your favorite icy treats in minutes
• Add ice cubes from your freezer
• Shave ice into your own dish or use included mixing bowl
• Fun recipes included
• All removable parts are dishwasher safe

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Customer Reviews

  
"What a piece of junk!" 2010-10-06
By Mayfirst
This is a complete waste of money. I have one and it does nothing but frustrate me. I tried it twice and both times it shaved about a tablespoon or two of ice before jamming. It is useless. I can't believe Hamilton Beach would actually sell something which operates so poorly. I use ice from cubes made in my freezer- not purchased or made by an ice machine which someone else suggested could be the problem. It's packed in my garage to go into the trash next cleanup day. I wouldn't even try to get rid of it for one dollar at a garage sale!

  
"Pretty good for the price" 2010-10-06
By Lisa M. Przekurat
Sometimes you have to open it up and adjust the position of the ice cubes. Other than that it does a pretty good job for the price. It is very simple to operate. I use ice cubes from an automatic ice maker (semi circle shape).

  
"Great Buy" 2010-09-30
By 1115
Love it!!!!! Bought it for my son's birthday party which had a circus theme. It worked great and made lot of snow cones very quickly. The only complaint I have is that the store bought ice clogged it up, but my ice maker ice did great!!!

  
"Coarse grind but fast and convenient" 2010-09-28
By Fragino (California)
Does not make shaved ice. More like chipped ice in two versions. Coarse and coarser. It is consitently finer than an ice crusher though. I still like it and use it. The things I like about it is the large hopper on top that I fill with regular ice cubes, the large container that collects a large amount of chipped ice, no mess, fast and easy to use.

  
"Didn't Work" 2010-09-26
By Garina (Colorado)
Unfortunately, I didn't open it until the return window had passed. When I opened the box, it was clear it had been opened, used, and returned. No one had even bothered to try to repackage it. Then when I tried to use it (per the crinkled instructions,) it ran, but had zero affect on the ice. Off it goes to the landfill.

Chef's Choice 838-SE WaffleCone Express Ice-Cream-Cone Maker

Product By Edgecraft

Lowest Price : $52.99

Product Description

Make delicious home-made waffle cones in the WaffleCone Express with special edition lid. Non-stick baking surface has instant temperature recovery, and an easy to clean overflow channel. Convenient, baking and ready lights alert you when the waffle cone is done. Ready to serve in two minutes! Save space by storing unit upright. 1-year limited warranty, recipes included.

Technical Details

• Nonstick ice-cream-cone maker bakes sugar cones in about 2 minutes
• Color-control knob; locking latch ensures uniform thickness and even baking
• Baking/ready indicator lights; instant temperature recovery; overflow channel
• Special-edition lid; built-in cord storage; recipes and cone form included
• Measures approximately 10-4/5 by 11-4/5 by 4 inches; 1-year limited warranty

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Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker 1.5 Quart Bonus! 2 Freezer Bowls ~ Modern Red Finish

Customer Reviews

"I can't stop making ice cream!" 2010-08-27
By CityGal410 (Atlanta, GA United States)
I bought this a few months ago, with the extra bowl, and have not stopped using it. Once you get the basic recipes for making ice creams and frozen yogurts, you can go to town creating your own flavors. Also, homemade tastes a million times better than anything you will purchase at the grocery store. The machine could not be easier. I store the canisters that contain the freezing liquid in my freezer. I like having two so I don't have to wait a day to make another flavor, I can make 2 flavors in the same day (you see once you use the canister, it needs 24 hours to refreeze before it is ready to use again). You prepare your mixture in a bowl, chill it (if necessary) then pour it into the ice cream maker. Turn it on, and you will have homemade ice cream (or frozen yogurt) in 30 minutes. My favorite flavor has been Nutella Frozen Yogurt made with nonfat Greek yogurt, Nutella and vanilla beans. The second batch I made I swirled in peanut butter. I am telling you, I have been using it for 3 months and I am still having a ball with it!

  
"Awesome" 2010-07-22
By matulp
This is the most fun appliance I've gotten in a long time. I think in the one month I've had it, I've made ice cream on average 3 times a week. My grandkids and kids love the output (hubby too)!! The receipes that came with the ice cream maker are awesome. Because I watch my weight, I've substituted 1/2 and 1/2 for the cream and 2% milk for whole milk and the results are still yummy. Who ever thought of the freezer bowl had a real brainstorm. I only wish I had bought only one bowl because I transfer the contents to another container and firm up the ice cream in my frige top freezer. This maker runs quiet and is easy to clean. By the way the shipper was fast too. Good job - Cuisinart!

  
"Great machine at a great price!" 2010-07-02
By WillyWally5
This is fantastic for a family! We just got this yesterday at the urging of my 10-year-old son. After freezing the freezer bowls for the recommended time, we whipped up two batches of to-die-for ice cream this evening, utilizing recipes from the included booklet. The texture is rich, creamy and wonderful, and in my humble opinion, much better than store-bought stuff!The machine seems sturdy enough for regular home use and is relatively quiet (no louder than our dishwasher) and very easy to use. The freezer bowls are great, and having an extra one (as included with this product) is super handy. There is no messing with salt or ice; you just mix up your recipe, pour it into the freezer bowl and let 'er rip! Easy as pie ... mmmm, pie. With ICE CREAM, of course!

Deni 5540 Automatic Soft-Serve Ice-Cream Maker

Product By Deni(1 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $37.77

 

Product Description

 

Counting calories or not, most people today rank super premium ice creams, flavorful slushees, and other frozen treats among their favorite indulgences. Now you can make these frozen creations, fast and easy, with the Deni soft serve automatic ice cream maker. The motor and canister turns basic ingredients into an endless array of delectable frozen treats in 20-30 minutes. Make up to 1-quart of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, sorbet and slushees without salt or ice. The strong aluminum sides support the motor top and the motor top collapses down for better storage. The unique soft serve spout makes these delicious treats fun for any occasion. 

 

Technical Details

• Automatic soft-serve ice-cream machine for making frozen desserts at home
• Produces 1 quart of ice cream in just 20 to 30 minutes--no salt or ice required
• Unique soft-serve spout for fun dispensing into a cone or bowl; cone holder on base
• Patented freezer canister; aluminum sides support the motor top; instructions included
• Measures approximately 11-2/5 by 7-1/2 by 11 inches

Customer Reviews

  
"mierda!!! its not worth the money" 2010-06-20
By Lulu (miami, fl)
my friend bought this product for me for my birthday n i was sooo happy to get it cuz she knows i love icecream n i always wanted n ice cream maker... so i open it up n read the instructions to use it the next day cuz u have to freeze the bowl overnight for 8 hours max, so i did n i bought the things on the recipe n i poured it like it said n waited for more than 20mins for the ice cream to make?..... it does not work it only makes the liquid cold n thats it, it is nt even soft serve as it says.... sucks cuz i cant return it since she bought it early enough to get it to me on my bday.. i thanked her, but sucks not to have something sooo promising work... its a piece of mierda so dont buy it....

Aroma AIC-206EM 6-Quart Wood-Barrel Ice-Cream Maker, Black

Product By Aroma(6 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $99.99

Product Description

Inspired by antique ice cream makers and carefully constructed from the finest woods and metals, this product is both modern and traditional, bringing old-fashioned charm to any home. Delight children by helping them make their favorite flavors in just minutes, or experiment with custom recipes, and rest assured that this appliance is as easy to clean as it is to use. Take turns with the traditional hand-crank or save tired arms with the motorized electric crank. It’s great for picnics, barbeques and family get-togethers. 

Technical Details

• Electric ice-cream maker produces up to 6 quarts of homemade ice cream
• Solid pinewood exterior bucket; aluminum mixing canister for fast freezing
• Choose between traditional hand-operated crank or electric motorized crank
• Removable parts make cleanup a snap; recipe book and instructions included
• Measures approximately 12 by 12 by 21 inches

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Customer Reviews

  
"Just Like My Old One (Ithink)" 2010-08-09
By Pat
I haven't tried my ice cream freezer yet because we have both been on diets and can't lose weight if I make ice cream. I have been known to make 7 batches of ice cream in two weeks,(my husband is an ice cream conisour). If we are going to have company, I ask him if I should make ice cream. His reply is, "why, then I will have to share it with them." I love making it and he loves to eat it. The only kind of ice cream there really is, is home made vanilla. I can't wait to try my new ice cream freezer. I have worn 2 of them out. The last one burned when our house burned and we lost everything. I have looked high and low to find one like my other ones (without having to buy the store) Thanks. Pat

"I could taste the aluminum (?)" 2010-01-20
By saavy shopper
Are the materials cheaply produced? When we took it out of the box, we were blown over by the chemical smell. After soaking the wooden tub, it went away, but my sinuses were burning by then. Then we made the ice cream and that part was fun. But the motor stopped before the ice cream was frozen. Also, a disappointing thing happened - I could taste an aluminum aftertaste in the ice cream from the aluminum bowl. The ice cream literally tasted like aluminum foil. We have to take this back for a refund. We are looking for one with a steel bowl now. Overall, a disappointing experience. I gave it one star because that was the only way to proceed making the review.

  
"Crappy motor" 2009-09-04
By Ice Cream
Everything is good except the motor. Thr first batch of ice cream did not freeze before the motor cut off. Second batch of ice cream was even worse. The motor stopped working before the batch started to thicken. Aroma needs to work on the motor!!! My average cost per gallon of ice cream was in excess of $50 per gallon. I would not recommend this product to anyone.

  
"dissatisfied with the product" 2009-08-17
By Sydney F. Ross
I purchased the Aroma AIC-206EM 6 on July 16, it arrived on July21,I put it in use on July 25, and it gave me a big dissapointment. The crank would not churn the ice cream , and it eventually broke, I contacted the manufacturer requesting return authorization, the promised to send me a new crank which I received on August11, I will be using it on August 22, wish me luck.You see when I looked up the product it said a manual ice cream maker, but when it arrived I was supprised to see that it was mainly electric, which was shocking because I already have aa electric maker. After August 22 I will update you with another review. Upset consumer.Kodak EasyShare C913 9.2MP Digital Camera with 3x Optical Zoom (Silver)Kodak EasyShare Z980 12MP Digital Camera with 24x Optical Image Stabilized Zoom and 3.0 inch LCD

  
"icecream maker" 2009-06-05
By Rosalind (Sioux Falls, SD USA)
We love our icecream maker! It is great to be able to choose from hand crank or automatic. When using the automated churner the motor stops automatically when the icecream is done churning so you have to keep and eye on the icecream maker. The kids love to hand crank it but get tired before the icecream is done. We use the vanilla ice cream recipe to make all our icecream we just add flavored milk from a local dairy to flavor it. We have made rootbeer, strawberry, and cotton candy icecream so far and look forward to making banana, coffee, and chocolate soon.

Norpro Ice Cream Sandwich Maker

Product By Norpro

Lowest Price : $8.74

 

Product Description

 

Create the old fashion ice cream sandwiches you loved as a child. Built in sandwich cutter to effortlessly create a perfect sandwich. Recipe and instructions included. 

 

Technical Details

• Create the old fashion ice cream sandwiches you loved as a child with Norpro's Ice Cream Sandwich Maker
• A built-in sandwich cutter lets you effortlessly create a perfect sandwich
• A spreader comes included for easy of creating
• Recipes and instructions also included to get you started
• Top-rack dishwasher safe

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Total Chef FT02-G-2X Double Treat Ice cream Maker

Product By Koolatron(4 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $16.99

Product Description

Finally! A convenient way to make delicious Homemade Ice Cream. With the Double Treat Ice Creame Maker you can make two different recipes at the same time. Just add your favorite ingredients and place into your freezer, then a thermal sensor will activate the unit to mix the ingredients for you automatically.

Technical Details

• Makes 2 different flavors of ice cream at the same time
• As little as 70-90 minutes you have delicious homemade ice cream!
• Runs on 4 AA batteries

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Customer Reviews

  
"Useless! Don't waste your money!" 2010-04-03
By Will La (Evanston, IL USA)
I Purchased this back in December and still haven't been able to get this to work correctly. Sure, the Ice cream maker will mix up everything when the "PRE" button is pressed, but we were not able to get the "pro" (only other button on the device) to work. What the "PRO" button is supposed to do is mix the ice cream mixture in the bowls at regular intervals while the device is in the freezer -this way you won't end up with a frozen block of whatever it is that your making while it is freezing. Wish I could say that this device did that - nope, the button light would be lit, indicating that it was ready to do it's job, but each and every time the ice cream maker was put in the freezer - the "ice cream" would end up never having been mixed, just one solid, frozen mass. We've tried "fresh" batteries and still no luck with seeing any attempt by the machine to even try to mix anything after the "pro" button was set. Opening up the device to see what might be the problem didn't offer any clues other than the insides are pretty basic and the circuit board made by cnnbst (?) is another cheap, useless product from China (why expect quality?). Anyway, save our money or think about spending it on something else that actually works. Even if you are lucky enough to get this thing to work, don't expect it to last long. Wish I could rate this less than I did since I can't get my money back or the time I wasted trying it.

  
"under-powered" 2007-09-24
By V. SPAH
I've used this unit 3 times now with unsatisfactory results each time. Long before the 4-5 hours specified in the manual were up, the motor -- which is only driven by 4 AA batteriess after all -- stopped having enough oomph to stir the thickening liquid. And if you patiently wait for the alotted time to expire like I did at first, trusting that it was sitting in your freezer working as it should, you end up with a very solid, very un-ice-cream-like lump of frozen crystalized cream. I had slightly better results by checking on it after a few hours and manually stirring a bit to break up the biggest clumps and get the blades going again, but it still wasn't what I would call a good experience. I regret purchasing this thing, and wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

  
"Great, but for occasional use!" 2003-07-31
By
It's inexpensive, doesn't have to be plugged in and doesn't need ice or salt--three things plenty of folks are looking for in an ice-cream maker!
The ice cream turns out pretty good (if you use a good recipe!), and it is just the right amount of ice cream for 2-4 people after dinner--just start it about 4 hours before! Also, since it's such a small amount of ice cream, you don't have to worry about hard-to-find additives that will make it still "scoopable" the next day--it will be eaten by then!
It cleans up easily, as long as you don't overfill the cups and rubberband the top on so it doesn't slip.
IT'S STILL CHEAP, THOUGH. I use mine a couple of times a week, and it definitely shows some wear (gears slip occaisionally). In my case, having this machine for a few months has convinced me that I WILL make ice cream often, and therefore a heavy-duty machine will be cost-effective for me.
But for people who will only use the machine a few times a month and are on a budget, this ice-cream maker is ideal!

  
"Small but tasty." 2003-01-06
By Anna Brown (Miami, FL United States)
This ice cream maker takes AA batteries and your refrigerator's freezer to work. It takes 4-5 hours for it to complete the ice cream. The results? Two scoops of creamy tasty ice cream. If you are willing to wait so long for so little reward, this ice cream maker is well worth it.

Orka A47221 Ice Pop Molds, White Base

Product By ORKA(51 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $10.95

 

Product Description

 

Kids love popsicles any time of year, and moms love knowing exactly what their popsicles are made of. The Orka Ice Pop Maker is perfect for making home made popsicles without an icecream maker. Freeze your favorite juice, or blend your own fruit and yogurt combo and pour-the possibilities are endless. Our stand provides easy trasport and storage in the freezer and prevents tipping. The cup-shaped base catches drips as you eat-no more messes from melting. Our silicone tabs make the pops easy to remove from their molds.-no need to run under hot water, as you do with most popsicle molds. Hand wash, or dishwasher safe. Save money with home-made popsicles and rest assured that your kids will have a healthy and tasty alternative to store-bought treats.

 

Technical Details

• Silicone ice pop molds with stand designed for easy transport
• Silicone tabs for easily removing treats from molds
• Cup-shaped base catches drips; freezer and dishwasher safe
• 6-3/10 inches by 4-9/10 inches by 4-4/5 inches
• 5-year warranty

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Customer Reviews

  
"Not so great" 2010-09-12
By D. Calkins (Wisconsin USA)
These popsicle molds are very cute, and seem sturdy with nice handles that catch drips, but the swirly part of it makes it difficult to remove the popsicle from the mold, and so far every time, the popsicle has broken in half. They don't hold very much either, pretty small.

  
"Good product, but needs some clarification" 2010-09-08
By Raine Wynd (Bothell, WA USA)
The good:
- they're silicon popsicle molds
- hold about a double-shot-glass' worth of liquid (perfect for snacking, or for smaller stomachs)
- they are individual popsicles held in a stand, so you don't have to defrost the whole batch just to eat one
The unexpected/not so good:
- the molds peel off in a way that causes the mold to be inverted, which makes it easy to clean, but does require that you turn them back right side out.
- there isn't anything to indicate the maximum fill level on the interior of the mold.
- the drip catcher is hard to drink out of if you do wind up with drips (if you're an adult.)
Overall, I like them, but they're running second to the Tovolo molds I got at the same time.

  
"Very nice!" 2010-09-05
By H. Acuay (Portland, OR USA)
Just received these from Amazon a few days ago and have used them already. What can I say? They are easy to fill, use, and clean. I can put just plain juice (orange is a good one) or yogurt or whatever in them. I like the swirly pattern - really cute. I wish they also came in a larger size, too. My kid loves them. I will definitely be ordering at least one more set for our household, and will be adding this to my list of gift ideas for parents of little kids.

  
"TLC" 2010-08-24
By S. Urbina
These ice pop molds are fantastic. Removing the cover to get to the ice pop, is so easy. I only wish they were a little larger. This size limits you to give only to the tiny tots. For kids that are older, one is not enough. But they still are really nice. I highly recommend them.

  
"Popsicles come out without breaking!!!" 2010-08-23
By K. Bieniewicz (Ada, MI USA)
These are the first popsicle molds that I've ever used that come off easily without breaking off the stick. I highly recommend them. The kids can even do them themselves without my help!

Fusionbrands 8014 Ice Orb Silicone Vertical Ice Cube Tray

Product By Fusionbrands(80 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $11.61

 

Product Description

 

The Fusionbrand IceOrb, vertical ice cube maker, is the first vertical ice tray that makes, chills, serves and stores. The Iceorb will make 21 cubes of ice on its vertical wall and will store up to 51 cubes. Simply remove the inner bucket and fill the orb with water to the indicated fill line. Place bucket back in the orb (displacing the water), place lid on and pop into the freezer. Once frozen, again pull out the bucket, pop the ice cubes out of the wall and either use, or store inside the bucket. More ice cubes can be made at this time. The inside of the orb is airtight and therefore odor free! The orb doubles as a wine bucket or as a serving vessel. Use as a cooler to keep cold foods fresh while serving…great for ice cream. The lid can be placed under the orb to catch condensation. The orb is top rack dishwasher safe.

 

Technical Details

• Make ice and chill, serve, and store foods all with one super efficient tool
• Makes 21 cubes of ice on its vertical wall and will store up to 51 cubes
• The inside is airtight and odor free; doubles as a wine bucket or serving vessel; use as a cooler to keep cold foods fresh while serving
• Great for ice cream or dips; lid can be placed under the orb to catch condensation
• Easy to clean, the orb is top-rack dishwasher safe

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Customer Reviews

  
"Returned" 2010-09-10
By J. Christensen (Seattle)
Sure this item is sort of a cool idea...but does it perform well? NO. It's simply a novelty. Inner bucket is difficult to remove, ice cubes are very small(it makes enough ice for about 4 glasses), lid is not a tight fit on the bucket = not a good ice maker.
I returned mine.

  
"Best ice tray ever!" 2010-09-06
By Don N Ron
The Ice cubes are a perfect size and the tray saves space.. the extra storage is bonus! It is slightly hard to get the ice out on the first few tries but once you know how its a lot easier after the plastic loosens up. It is a great conversation piece for your freezer! not to mention it can hold a bottle of Wine! I seriously don't need or care bout that feature BUT I know a lot of people that would love it! I liked it and use it so much now i have ordered a Second one!

"i like it!" 2010-09-04
By lila
yup, i like it! yeah, getting the ice out can be a bit tricky, but i love how compact and versatile it is. my method for ice removal is: let it sit for a minute or so; squeeze all around the top to break up the ice on the sides; start pushing on the bottom. i use a corner of the counter to get started. and then, POP! i have ice!

"love it!" 2010-08-27
By Jen
This Ice Orb tray has been the solution to our problem. We never have enough room to put an ice cube tray and this has solved that. It don't even have to be sitting up right in the freezer. There is a fill line on the container to fill it up to, but I would go a little below that line because when you go right to it, it overflows a little bit leaving a little water to ice up and make it harder to get the container out. Doesn't hold 2 trays full of ice inside but holds probably 1.5 trays. Definitely worth buy! Don't wait..BUY NOW!

"a novelty item" 2010-08-23
By agypsy (New York City)
i've been trying to give this thing a chance but i've given up. like most of the negative reviews, i too have a problem removing the container. and it doesn't make enough ice in one go, 3 tall drinks and you've used up that batch of ice. i bought some standard generic ice trays (like the one's that your grandparents used) and they are so much easier to use, make twice as much ice and costs $1.50 per tray. i guess if you want cute little ice cubes, like to keep making ice, don't mind taking time to get them out and want to spend 4 times more than a generic tray then this is the one for you.

DeLonghi GM6000 Gelato Maker with Self-Refrigerating Compressor

Product By Delonghi(30 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $242.96

 

Product Description

 

You don't have to travel to Italy for delicious authentic gelato. Make it in the comfort of your own home with the new Gelato Maker from DeLonghi. Gelato is a dense mixture with lower fat than ice cream and no added air, which is more rich and flavorful. And with the self-refrigerating compressor, you don't have to wait for your favorite sweet treat. Built-in compressor brings the ingredients to temperatures below freezing, which frozen bowl ice cream makers cannot do. Make multiple batches continuously instead of having to wait to re-freeze the ice cream bowl. The removable stainless steel bowl makes for easy serving and cleanup and the mixing paddle effectively mixes ingredients from top to bottom for perfect consistency. Other highlights include an eco-friendly refrigerant gas that doesn't deplete the ozone layer, transparent lid and recipe book.

Technical Details

• Easy-to-use gelato maker for making authentic Italian-style gelato
• Removable stainless-steel bowl; mixing paddle effectively blends ingredients
• Self-refrigerating compressor brings ingredients to below freezing; no wait time between batches
• Transparent lid; dishwasher-safe bowl, lid, and paddle; recipe booklet included
• Measures 12-4/5 by 15-4/5 by 9-3/5 inches

Customer Reviews

  
"works great every time" 2010-08-27
By Maggie Hasbrouck (Atlanta GA)
This is an easy, dependable machine, making great ice cream every time. It is a little noisy, but not as bad as others we tried. We keep ours in the bathroom next to the kitchen so we can let it run behind a closed door. It's capacity is small, just one quart. At first this seemed like a drawback, but as it turns out, we do a lot more experimenting (Potato chip vanilla ice cream!). Because it is ready whenever and can make batch after batch I would recommend spending the money on this rather than the type with a freezable insert. This is also a very solid machine. We have had 2 different machines of our own and borrowed some from friends, this is by far the easiest to use, and not fragile, like some others.

  
"Slight Hiccup (see below) Great ice cream machine" 2010-08-21
By Jimster
Received my Gelato maker with lightning speed after placing order. Great service from Amazon. However, my machine was faulty and stopped churning during the first batch. Contacted Amazon and returned faulty machine two days later. Amazon sent a replacement upon notificztion. Again fast shipping and the replacement works great. Makes great gelato and haven't had any problems. We are working this machine daily since we received it. The temperature here has been in the triple digits thus making the gelato very refreshing.

  
"Almost instant gratification!" 2010-08-18
By Barbara (Navarre, FL, United States)
What a wonderful invention! I can now make delectable, organic (or not) ice cream exactly how I like it. Oh, did I mention FAST?? Put a few ingredients into the " magic" bowl turn it on and between 20-30 minutes, voilà! Better than Baskin! I've made choco chip, coffee, mixed berry, fresh peach, nectarine, amazing vanilla. And that was just the first week! I don't like it real sweet, so I put in about 1/4 c sugar if that, non fat organic milk, fat free 1/2 & 1/2, with the fresh fruit & fresh vanilla. What a treat, delicious & even kinda healthy. That's my story & I'm sticking to it! l LOVE this machine!

"Worth the money" 2010-08-15
By Ronald Day (Milford, PA)
If you can live with making ice cream 2 cups at a time and putting it in the freezer for an hour before you eat it you will love this machine. Easy cleanup, about 30 minutes start to finish, and a little bigger than a bread maker.

  
"Good little machine" 2010-08-15
By Beach boy (Revere MASS)
I think that this is a good machine. I like the fact that it has a compressor, which keeps the ice cream cold. I soul recommend this product.

UCO Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker Blue

 

Product By Industrial Revolution, Inc.

Lowest Price : $21.95 

 

Product Description

 

Have a Ball Making Ice Cream!
The Camper's Dream - Make Ice Cream Anywhere!
Fun for the whole family!
Includes ice cream recipes
Great for Camping, Boating, Picnics, Parties, Travel, Anywhere!
With the unique Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker, you can make ice cream anywhere! You don't need electricity, just have a ball! It's ideal for Camping, Boating, Picnics, Parties, Travel...anywhere! Made from the highest quality materials, it's lightweight, portable and easy to clean.
Don't settle for just 31 flavors! Try flavors from our recipe list included or make up your own unlimited flavors.
Compare:OriginalMega
Weight When Empty2 lbs3 lbs
Weight When Full7 lbs9lbs
Ice Cream Capacity1 Pint = 16 fl oz1 Quart = 32 fl oz
Approximate Prep Time20 min30 min with cream,
35 min with half & half

Warranty: One year from date of purchase, to the original purchaser, against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. Specifically excluded is damage resulting from kicking or dropping the Play & Freeze Ice Cream Maker. If you need assistance please call us at 888-297-6062.
Made in China

White Mountain 6-qt. Electric Ice Cream Maker

Product By White Mountain(15 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $178.94

Technical Details

• Triple motion action for smoother ice cream
• Powerful top mounted 1.5 amp motor shuts off automatically when freezing is complete in 25-40 minutes
• Use table salt or rock salt
• Handcrafted since 1853
• Includes recipe book for ice cream, frozen yogurt and low fat desserts

Customer Reviews

  
"White Mountain Ice Cream maker" 2010-08-09
By chad
The Ice Cream maker is great but the Made in China really shows through. The lock down handle for the motor BROKE OFF after two uses!

  
"Mixed feelings" 2010-07-13
By Willyum
I spent a few weeks looking through all the ice cream makers I might want, being sure to choose the right one. I read all the reviews and although many angered buyers reported the failures of their purchase I still chose the White Mountain freezer. Its the best ice cream maker on the market, and I didn't believe their misfortunes would happen upon me. So I anxiously awaited the arrival of my ice cream freezer......10 BUSINESS DAYS LATER........my ice cream maker still hasn't come. Now I know this is not totally White Mountains fault, the only poor decision they made was choosing FedEx to ship their products. I ended up having to drive 30 minutes out of my way to retrieve my ice cream maker. I was not pleased. In the next week I made three different batches of ice cream and during the fourth batch the motor puttered out. I would have cried but I couldn't be weak in front of all my friends. The next day I called the 1-800 number for White Mountain and talked to an Indian employee. He could speak English pretty well but when transposing very important information, White Mountain's e-mail address, there was a misunderstanding. So White Mountain did not receive my email confirming my purchase and waited another week until calling back. I called back, got the real email address and sent the email. I have been waited another week and still no ice cream maker. I do like the ice cream that was produced and that is the only reason I gave it three stars but this is ridiculous.........

"Junk - 1 batch of ice cream cost $214" 2010-07-06
By Mary Waldrep
Tried to use it Sunday for a big July 4th party. Had wonderful batch of fresh peach ice cream that everyone was excited to try. It was purchased June 2009 for last July 4th party and worked wonderfully. Has been stored indoors in original packaging so it hasn't been misused. Plugged it in this year and it screamed. All attempts to correct the issue didn't work. Appears to be power shaft coming out of the motor. After researching return policy, purchasing of parts and reading other reviews, I realized that there's nothing that can be done. So much for attempting to purchase a quality product rather than a cheap plastic freezer. Don't purchase unless you're willing to have only a few batches of very expensive ice cream.

  
"Does the job." 2010-07-05
By Richard M. Garofalo
Powerful but noisy motor. Needs fiddling with to get clamp to hold motor in place but once everything is all set it does the job in about 20-25 min. 6 qt. capacity means you use about 3 qts. of liquid and end up with about 4 qts. of frozen product. Best of its type; I'd buy again.

"THEY TOO SOON WORN OUT." 2010-04-16
By Sammy
I MAKE A GOOD BIT OF HOMEMADE ICE CREAM, AND USE ONLY THE WHITE MOUNTAIN. SOME DON'T LAST TOO LONG. THEY BEGIN TO LEAK GREASE, WHICH CAN SEEP INTO THE BARREL. THE MOTORS BEGIN TO GRIND, AND RESULT IN A JERKING MOTION OF THE MACHINE. APPROXIMATELY 6 OF THESE MACHINES HAVE WORN ME OUT. OVER-PRICED FOR THE TIME USED.

Cuisinart ICE-25 Classic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker

Product By Cuisinart(26 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $39.98

Product Description

The Traditional styling of the Cuisinart Classic Frozen Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker will put a smile on every ice cream lovers face. Fully automatic, this frozen desert maker requires only the addition of fresh ingredients and the flip of a switch to make 1 1/2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, or those fabulous frozen drinks - icy smooth and ready to enjoy in as little as 20 minutes!

Amazon.com Review

Chilly and rich desserts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet seem all the more special when they are made in a home kitchen. While this Cuisinart frozen dessert maker is designed to look like the old-fashioned models that require plenty of rock salt and ice and need to be hand cranked, it is actually completely automatic for ease of use and less waiting. The ice cream maker's base is shaped like a bucket, complete with a carrying handle. The freezer bowl and mixing arm fit within the base and are both removable for cleaning. The transparent locking lid lets cooks watch the maker in action and has an open spout for loading milk, eggs, sugar, and other fresh ingredients right into the freezer bowl without spilling them all over the counter.
With a flip of the power switch, the arm starts mixing and properly aerating the ingredients for perfect results every time. Little extras, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or chunks of fruit can be added during the mixing cycle. The heavy-duty motor blazes along to produce 1-1/2 quarts of a favorite frozen dessert in just 20 minutes. However, there is no need to dip into the dessert right away: the bowl can go into the freezer for a while and its double insulation keeps ice cream or sorbet smooth and creamy until serving time. The ICE-25 comes with a book of instructions and recipes (including old standbys, such as Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, and mouth-watering specialties, such as Dark Chocolate Cherry Sorbet) and is covered by Cuisinart under a three-year warranty. --Cristina Vaamonde

Technical Details

• Traditional styling with fully automatic convenience
• Makes 1-1/2 quarts of frozen dessert in as little as 20 minutes
• Transparent lid locks tightly; large spout for adding ingredients without spilling
• Double-insulated freezer bowl for consistently smooth, creamy results
• Instruction and recipe book included; 3-year warranty

Customer Reviews

  
"Product description is WRONG!!!" 2010-07-25
By Anita Poole (Atlanta, GA USA)
The product description for this product is wrong. I was expecting to mix my ingredients, put them in the machine, turn it on, and have ice cream in 20 minutes. Instead, I must freeze the ice cream receptacle in the freezer for 6 to 22 hours before I can make ice cream. I am very disappointed with this product. It does make good ice cream, but is very inconvenient to use, and the 1 1/2 quart capacity makes enough ice cream only for 2 or 3 people.

  
"Great, but small" 2010-05-12
By Erika Camardella (Scottsdale)
I have done so much research on the ice cream makers on Amazon that I went a bit crazy trying to decide which to get. Then I decided to buy my cute little ice cream maker at Sam's ($39.). I have used it twice now and here are my observations:

1. Yes, it is noisy, but not intolerable.

2. The bucket MUST be frozen SOLID in order to work correctly.

3. It makes wonderful ice cream.

4. It (1 1/2 quarts)is a bit small-especially once you start adding additional ingredients towards the end (we like to add chopped up cookies or candy) and I am afraid it will spill out or clog. I end up dumping everything into a container and mixing stuff in by hand. I am seriously considering getting a 2 quart just for the extra space and peace of mind--even though this machine makes enough ice cream for a small family.

5. You have to work a bit fast when transfering the ice cream from the bucket to the storage container. It can melt quickly so just have everything ready to go.

6. Make sure to clean and dry and wrap the bucket and put it back into the freezer asap so it is ready to go for the next batch.

Overall a good buy and I would reccommend it because I don't think there are other 1 1/2 qrt. makers that offer too much more or better for the money.

Hope that helps !

  
"FYI - got it for $39.00 at Sams Club" 2010-04-04
By K. Johnston (Phoenix, Arizona)
Will give details on what I think of it after I actually use it :)

  
"Nice little machine" 2010-01-07
By M. Cooper (Margate, FL USA)
I bought one of these for myself about a year ago then decided to buy this one from Amazon.com for my Mom for Christmas. I keep the freezer bowl in the freezer all the time just in case I want to make some at the last minute. I find that it only takes about 20 mins to have the ice cream frozen and ready. Of course, you do have to follow the instructions which say to chill the mixture in the fridge for a while. If you don't, then it may take longer and not set up as hard. I usually make it ahead of dinner then when it's finished I put it into a container and put it in the freezer to serve for dessert. It does make some noise but not excessively. Still don't want to hear it while eating dinner. It's pretty easy to use and pretty easy to clean up afterwards. Love it. Ice cream is as good as the recipe you use and as good as any other home made ice cream I've ever had.

  
"cold cream soup!" 2009-12-19
By Ryan W. Prijic
I agree with the rest of the 1 star reviews. The machine will run for the designated time (sometimes 30 minutes +) and at the end you just have very cold sweet creamy soup! DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY!!!!