Looking for the best ice cream makers? The whole family can enjoy frozen tasty treats made right at home. Here are a few that will meet your budget and needs, whether it’s old-fashioned ice and salt or a completely automated maker. While you can hand churn ice cream, all the ice cream makers here save you the energy with an electric motor.
The more basic ones require you to pre-chill the mixing bowl in the freezer overnight. This might take some planning if you suddenly have the urge for ice cream. It also means you need to clean and re-freeze the bowl before making another batch. The deluxe models will use a compressor to keep things chilled and are the best option for always-ready ice cream or making multiple flavors and batches quickly.
The exciting news is all these units will churn out delicious home-made ice cream in your choice of flavor in less than an hour once prepped.
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
The double-insulated freeze bowl of the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker helps save time. Ice is not needed to prepare these yummy desserts. Ice cream is ready in 20 minutes or less. Yes, it is that easy! Add ingredients to the bowl. Select the On button. Then sit back and relax.
- includes a recipe booklet
- locks easily
- makes 1.5 quarts of desert
- ready in 20 minutes or less
Nostalgia Wood Bucket Ice Cream Maker
The Wood Bucket ice cream maker from Nostalgia takes its styling cues from the old days of hand-cranked makers.
- use the rock salt method of chilling the ice cream
- use an electric motor to evenly and quickly churn fresh
- make 4 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato
Nostalgia Double Flavor Ice Cream Maker
Keep the peace at home with the Nostalgia Double Flavor Ice Cream maker. Churn two types of ice cream at the same time!
- uses rock salt method of chilling the ice cream
- uses an electric motor to evenly and quickly churn fresh
- make two types of ice creams with dual containers
- make 2-quart containers
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Ice Cream Maker
Looking for a DIY ice cream maker that’ll match your modern kitchen? Try this stainless finish Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-quart ice cream maker. Using a 2-quart aluminum mixing bowl you need to freeze overnight, the machine will easily churn your recipe in only 25 minutes. The convenient design features a lid with an ingredient spout to which you can add your goodies. This helps ensure they are evenly spread as the ice cream churns. The beautiful exterior is finished in brushed metal. Looks great on your kitchen counter. When you are one of the best ice cream makers out there, you can’t go wrong with this Cuisinart.
- uses a 2-quart aluminum mixing bowl that is frozen overnight
- churn your recipe in only 25 minutes
- add nuts, chocolate chips, and other goodies through the convenient lid with an ingredient spout
- finish in brushed metal
Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker
Looking for the ultimate in convenience and yummy homemade, DIY ice cream whenever the mood strikes? Check out this ice cream and gelato maker by Cuisinart. This maker uses a compressor to chill the mixing bowl so you never have to freeze a bowl overnight. Simply drop in the ingredients. Plugin the maker into an outlet. Then let the maker churn. You’ll be enjoying frozen treats in no time. Also, without the need to pre-chill the bowl, you can make multiple batches in a row. Make multiple flavors. More flavors, more ice cream, results in fewer fights! Make everyone happy!
- uses a compressor to chill the mixing bowl so you never have to freeze the bowl overnight
- drop in the ingredients, plugin, and let it churn
- enjoy frozen treats in no time
- churn multiple batches in a row
In closing – Best Ice Cream Makers
Hopefully, one of these ice cream makers will suit your sweet tooth needs. And finds a place in your kitchen. Do you have a favorite maker or recipe you would like to share? Leave a comment below and share it with others. Happy ice cream-making!
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