Product By Cuisinart(991 customers reviews)
Product Description
Is there a soul out there who doesn't love ice cream? Whether you fall into the vanilla or chocolate camp, you'll have a ball creating some wild and wonderful new flavors with the addition of your favorite secret ingredients. Having the whole family make frozen yogurt and sorbets together is not only great fun, but also puts a positive spin on healthy eating.
Technical Details
- Electric ice-cream maker produces up to 1-1/2 quarts in about 20 minutes
- Easy to use--no salt or ice required; chills to desired consistency
- Transparent top locks into place for safety and convenient monitoring
- Nonstick chamber ensures quick cleanup; instruction booklet with recipes included
- Measures 10 by 10 by 15 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
2010-05-10
By HeelerGirl (Texas)
Great product very fast and easy to use. Downside,...it is very loud! Freeze the bowl overnight, and pull out and mix together your favorite blend and in 20 minutes you have ice cream! Great for the kiddos to use!
2010-05-09
By Juan Botero Londoño (Colombia (south america))
Bad bad bad
1) The bowl never get freezed, even with my refrigerator in max power.
2) The base is very noisy (around 90 dB)
3) It's imposible to do an ice cream on it.
The worst item from cuisinart.
(note that here in Colombia this item costs around 300 US Dollars)(in stores only)
2010-05-07
By Stacey (Florida)
Not even done with my first batch of ice cream (10 minutes to go) and I can't believe how amazing this thing is! I used the standard vanilla recipe that is in the instruction book and so far it tastes amazing (I couldn't help but sneak a taste)! It is a bit loud, but I guess all ice cream makers are.
2010-05-04
By Michele Mattix (Sedona, AZ)
I bought this unit based upon the many favorable reviews on Amazon's site and I'm really glad I did. I had never made my own ice cream before and I wanted to make 2010 the summer of ice cream. The unit arrived early on my front door step. I immediately read the instructions, put the freezing unit in my freezer to prepare it for my first concoction, then went to the health food store to stock up on organic products.
For my first few attempts, I used recipes in the Cuisinart book that comes with the unit. I started with chocolate -- an egg-free recipe. It turned out wonderful! Perfect texture and good flavor. Being a chocolate fan, I experimented with other chocolate variations and discovered that it's very easy to make ice cream with this unit. I have since made about a dozen different ice creams and sorbets -- each time learning how to do it better the next time.
I always chill my 'batter' for at least 2 hours before freezing it in the machine and I've never had a problem with soft ice cream. I've made ice cream with and without eggs and I must say I haven't made up my mind which I prefer. The eggs make a richer ice cream, but I prefer a lighter flavor. I'm also still working out what type of sweetener I prefer. Most recipes call for sugar (and lots of it). Usually the recipes are too sweet for me so I've been using other sweeteners. My favorite (so far) is agave nectar. It is a honey-like syrup that is sweet without imparting a strong flavor (the way honey does). It works very well with fruit sorbets.
For the price, this ice cream maker brings a lot of fun into the home. I have learned to make small batches of ice cream -- about half the capacity of the unit -- so I can experiment with many flavors and not be 'stuck' with too much of any one flavor. It's a great addition to my kitchen and my friends and family LOVE opening my freezer these days!!
2010-05-04
By bb_415 (east bay, ca)
This is one of those wedding presents that you think will never be used, but I love this machine! I don't use it all the time, we go through phases, but it's really easy since we leave the bowls in the freezer so we can make ice cream at the spur of the moment. It's quiet and so fast, especially since I like soft ice cream. I haven't tried making frozen yogurt yet, but it's on my list.
