Product By Cuisinart(9 customers reviews)
Product Description
Cuisinart created its Pink Series to help support breast cancer research. A portion of proceeds from the sale of every Cuisinart Pink Series product will be donated to this cause. This extensive line of premium products in deliciously soft pink makes a lot more than just a styling statement! Professional-quality soft serve ice cream, yogurt, sorbet and sherbet is now available right at home, with the Cuisinart Mix It in Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker. Not only does it make everyone's favorites, but with three built-in condiment dispensers, it makes them extra delicious! Just a pull of a tab send sprinkles, chips and other mix-ins down the chute to mix right into frozen desserts as cones or bowls are filled. Operation is fully automatic; simply pour in the ingredients and turn the dial!
Technical Details
- Fully automatic ice-cream maker quickly produces 1-1/2 quarts
- Handle makes ice cream swirl out like with an authentic soft-serve machine
- 3 condiment dispensers; cone holder; no chemicals, salt, or ice required
- Double-insulated freezer bowl; removable parts; instructions/recipes included
- Measures 9-3/4 by 9 by 18-1/5 inches; 3-year limited warranty
Customer Reviews
2010-04-04
By K. Smith (Silver Spring, MD)
I was a little skeptical about buying this but when I found a 30% off coupon, I figured I'd go ahead and splurge.
The Good: Love the color. You can get really creative with what you make in it - you can adjust the amount of sugar, use organic ingredients, and make whatever wild concoctions you can dream up. It's easy to set up and clean and you can dismantle it and store it in the box if counterspace is limited. The final product really is ready in 20-30 minutes and kids will enjoy watching the ice cream freeze right before their eyes. This is great to pull out at a party - be sure to purchase a couple of spare bowls to freeze since it doesn't hold that much.
The Not So Good: The first time I used this I let it go for too long and it wouldn't dispense in a stream - more like large ice cream drops. Then when it dispensed into the bowl it practically melted on contact with the bowl. The mixing blade holds onto a lot of ice cream when you lift the lid. You don't have too much time to clear it off before it starts dripping/melting everywhere. If the bowl is super cold, the ice cream sticks to the sides of the bowl and it can be difficult to get it all out - you'll need a stiff spoon but not a metal spoon. I can't find spare freezer bowls in pink - I had to buy a couple of white ones so I could use this during parties. They are pretty large so you need a fair amount of space in the freezer.
Recommendations: Be patient and don't expect the first couple of runs to be perfect. It takes practice to get the hang of how long you need to run it and it will vary based on what you make in it. Make sure your ingredients are very cold before putting them into the frozen bowl - the liquid that hits the bowl first will freeze on contact. I actually mix my ingredients and put them into the freezer for about a half hour, take it out of the freezer, mix well and then add them into the ice cream machine. I also dispense into chilled bowls instead of room temperature bowls.
Overall: This is a good product. There is a learning curve with this but once you get the hang of it, it's very easy to use. It's super quick and if you have several extra bowls you can make a bunch of different frozen treats at a time. I love the fact that I know what's going into my ice cream and there's no chemicals or strange ingredients like guar gum and carrageenan. I really like this and use it at least a few times a month.
2010-02-06
By A. Jones (San Diego, CA)
I bought this item for my 11 year old daughter for Christmas. The whole family loves it. I no longer have to buy ice-cream from the store. We just make it and freeze it now. It is also a way to stay healthier because you can choose how much sugar and other ingredients you put in it. The only thing is I wish I would have gotten white and not pink because it is quite tall and has to stay on the counter top.
2009-10-29
By C. freeman
I love this machine! I made sugar free ice cream and it was great! I did leave it in a little longer that I should and it wouldn't dispense, but that was my fault. I plan to use this alot. You can make a batch, then freeze it. I can't wait to try a sorbet recipe.
2009-10-04
By T. Williams (Texas, USA)
Beautiful and very functional, this soft serve ice cream maker was a great idea and the way you can pull a lever down to dispense is genius and very enjoyable, especially for kids, I haven't had any problems getting the ice cream to freeze in 15-20 minutes and last night I actually got it to the perfect consistency, just like dairy queen soft serve! So far I have only tried the vanilla with a few little twists of my own and my family loved it. Can't wait to try the other recipes, I'm so glad I invested in this handy appliance!
2009-07-04
By PJL (Burke, VA)
We purchased this machine about a year ago and love it! For parties, we are purchasing a second freezer bowl. Here is our favorite recipe:
Raspberry Frozen Yogurt
Prep time: 20 minutes plus freezing time
Cooking time: 2 minutes
You Will Need
2 envelops unflavored gelatin
3/4 cup milk
2/3 cup Splenda
1 quart vanilla low fat yogurt
1 cup raspberries, fresh or frozen and thawed
2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
What to Do
1. In a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over milk and let stand until moistened. Heat two minutes.
2. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl and whisk in the yogurt. Fold in the raspberries and vanilla extract.
3. Freeze in an ice cream maker.
Cooking Tip: Sprinkle gelatin onto liquid, never the other way round. Always give gelatin a few minutes to swell before heating.
This recipe was adapted ftom this one at Reader's Digest Dessert Recipes:
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