I bought this on a whim. We used to have the same type of liquid-filled bowl for our Kitchen Aid stand mixer but misplaced it somewhere along the way. This is the same concept, but it's a full-sized machine with a soft-serve style dispenser.
Having owned it for just under a week now, I must say that I absolutely love it. I've made two batches of ice cream so far, one a maple cinnamon vanilla and the other chocolate. Both were as tasty as anything at the ice cream parlor. I definitely read as many Amazon reviews as I could, and it really helped me with my first batch to know what to expect.
Pros:
- Simple set up.
- Great set of initial recipes included.
- Makes delicious ice cream. Haven't made frozen yogurt or sorbet yet, but I can't wait.
- Easy to clean.
Cons:
- Large footprint. Even though it's a handsome machine, not exactly something you want to keep on the counter, especially if, like me, you have limited space on your kitchen counter.
- The dispenser is cool, but the lack of height makes it sort of challenging. I find myself having to dip my head down near the dispenser to make sure I'm getting it into the bowl correctly.
- A fair amount of ice cream gets left over on the mixing paddle, and it's a bit tough to get it all off.
- Ice cream comes out pretty soft and melts quickly. But if you leave it in the bowl for too long, it can't come out of the dispenser easily.
So why am I giving it five stars? Because it's reasonably easy to use and it makes PHENOMENAL ice cream. I solved the soft and melty problem by putting it in a wide-mouth mason jar and sticking it in the freezer for a few hours. The resulting ice cream is as good or better than anything you can buy in a store. I'm not kidding, the simple combination of milk, cream, sugar and flavoring creates superior ice cream, even better when you realize there are no preservatives or strange ingredients you've never heard of (guar gum, anyone?). And, as a dad with two small kids, the ice cream making process is heaps of fun for the little ones. I feel like our days of buying ice cream from the store are behind us, at least until it breaks!
I do recommend reading a handful of the more helpful Amazon reviews, as they give a pretty good idea of what to expect. The main things are to make sure the bowl is completely frozen (we have a chest freezer in the basement which is a perfect place for the bowl to live) and to understand that it takes a minimum of 20-25 minutes to make the ice cream.
Enjoy!
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| Price | — | $989.58 | $144.99 | $249.95 | -13% $199.99 List: $229.99 | -27% $50.99 List: $69.95 |
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| capacity | 1.5 quarts | 6 liters | 2 quarts | 48 fluid ounces | 1 pints | 1.5 quarts |
| material | Plastic, Aluminum | Stainless Steel | Steel | Plastic | Stainless Steel | Plastic |
| care instructions | Hand Wash | Automatic Cleaning | Hand Wash | Dishwasher Safe Parts | Dishwasher Safe | Hand Wash |
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This little machine is great *when used properly* and with the right expectations! If you expect this novelty machine to work exactly like a $2000 buffet size soft-serve monstrosity, you're going to be disappointed. I also agree the advertising for this machine makes it sound that way. This design has some improvements to make, but try my tips below, and I promise you'll have an easier time. 1) Freezer temp below -18c/0F. I can't stress this enough, if you want soft-serve and not a milkshake, freeze the bowl at below **zero fahrenheit** for at least a day before it's maiden voyage. Most above-the-fridge freezers are not cold enough, check your temperatures. (I would love a gallon compressor version of this machine for ease of use, hint-hint @Cuisinart.) 2) Chill your ingredients! All ingredients should be well chilled before going in this machine, or it'll never thicken up and you'll be left disappointed and unsatisfied. 3) Toppings prep! Soft stuff will jam the mix-ins dispensers and never reach your treats. Freeze or dehydrate your toppings, then crush them until they pour through the little test funnel without stopping. We love frozen oreos. 4) Consistency. How thick & cold your dessert is obviously decides how fast/slow it'll dispense from this machine. Use a bowl, dispense a little bit. Not ready? Pour back in, wait 5mins, repeat. Too thick? Add a little milk or cream. Depending on your ingredients, this may take a few tries. The very first recipe in the book makes a classic soft-serve in about 25mins for us when done right. 5) The machine stays on until it's empty. The dispensers all run from the same mixer motor, and the movement keeps your treat from hardening up.
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