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Cuisinart - 0.5 qt Ice Cream Maker 16 in. H X 9 in. W X 4 in. L - White
Average customer rating
4.5
(160 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 160 reviews
5 Stars
113
4 Stars
31
3 Stars
7
2 Stars
5
1 Star
4
92%of customers recommend this product.
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122 out of
133)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - 0.5 qt Ice Cream Maker 16 in. H X 9 in. W X 4 in. L - White
Posted by: Hawn
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Totally pleased with this product! Great to have ice cream with so little effort put into making it. Also a plus is that the containers do not take up a lot of space chilling them in the freezer as with the typical bowl. Very pleased with the taste and consistency of the ice cream and making them with whatever ingredients you choose. Great as gifts. Another big plus is that it’s so compact and very easy to operate. Excellent product!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
3
Needs Improvements
on September 6, 2025
Posted by: BFAB
Gender:Female
You have to play with it to find out what works. First time I used it, I ended up with chalky ice-cream. I came up with a recipe using frozen yogurt that had added honey. I then added 1 jigger of heavy cream, 1 jigger of coconut cream, 1 capful of pure maple syrup and this made the perfect ice-cream. I did not use sugar nor salt because I did not want to use either. The trick to this is to keep the plunger down for longer than demonstrated after it turns red. Plunging up and down 3 times (as demonstrations show) did not produce good results. The more you plunge, the creamier it gets. The perfect number of plunges for me was 10. The CONS: difficulty lining up the plunger after inserting it...I have to wiggle it around several times to get it into place. Lines on the outside and on the plunger showing exactly where to insert plunger would sure be a big help. Secondly, the blades are very difficult to clean. You have to depress the blades to clean under them and you will need both hands to do it if you have weak wrists or are not very strong, so then all you can do is plunge it into water which does not really clean it. You need some kind of a brush to do the job right so now you can only use one hand to depress the blades. This needs to be re-designed with a lever that keeps the blades down when cleaning. Overpriced for what it is. Too small for milkshakes and slushies IMO. Cuisinart needs to make available extra containers sold separately. The PROs: Small unit that stores easily. Does produce creamy ice-cream with effort. 1/2 pint for me is ONE serving NOT two as you don't fill contents to the top of the container.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Karrie’s
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
This Fast Free Ice Cream maker was a very pleasant surprise. It is so easy to use! I bought it because I wanted to be able to make healthy frozen deserts without any additives. I generally follow the recipes that are included but I have also changed the recipes and the deserts still come out great. I also love this maker is compact and can fit in a kitchen drawer. It is generally easy to clean but I hope that more cups are offered in the future.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: JEANETTE J
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Quick and easy to use. Freeze ingredients overnight and use the ice cream maker the next day! I wish there were an option to purchase more ice cream containers.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: MonicaJoseph
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I gave this 4 stars because it is difficult to clean. If you are older and have arthritic hands you might want a different type of ice cream maker. Other than that it is fun to play with recipes. The best one I have made so far is 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk and 2 Tbsps. real maple syrup, can top with walnuts if desired. This came out nice and smooth and creamy. I haven't tried sorbet yet but I plan to soon.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Terri Wilson
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Love the convenience and the ice cream is delicious. Especially the blueberry cheesecake ice cream. Would love more recipes! Being a diabetic, I can make no sugar added and protein ice cream without raising my blood sugar. I bought the gray and would like to suggest that the options on the handle are printed darker. Elderly eyesight is not as good as it used to be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
Need additional containers
on August 31, 2025
Posted by: MickiM
Gender:Female
I really like this. Please offer additional containers soon.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
5
Great Ice Cream Maker
on August 31, 2025
Posted by: Kadeck2002
Gender:Female
I love it! It’s so small and easy to store. It’s also very quiet. I just wish I could buy extra of the half-pint detachable dessert cups
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