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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: I own this product
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love ice cream and buy it frequently. I don't have alot of freezer space, and these cute little cups are stacked so nice. They stack in a little more than the footprint of a large coffee cup. No screw on lid, it just slips on to keep other foods out of it. I love my ninja twisty to make my frozen fruit bowls, but ice cream, you can't do in that. You can make sorbet's tho. Anway, I have been using it with sparkling soda water's. Soda's, and have made some ice cream with Milk, Heavy Cream, Toriani Syrup, and 3 tbs of Splenda, (put it in a jar with lid shook it up well and poured in) took about 5 minutes. Just before doing my dishes, put in freezer. Following day- it's ready to be prepared to be eaten. Simple less than 5 min- choose what you want and blend. I have used it every day that I have had it, and refill as soon as one is empty. I have put ice cream and mix in- (I don't drink alot of milk- but I bought some and cream too!) Worked beautifully added Carmal flavor, then bought a few more flavors like French Vanella, and some fruit syrup flavors for new ideas. Wonderful for a single or small family home. Can't wait to buy new bowls when able to- they hold slightly more than1 cup of liquid. Now I want to be clear I LOVE the concept and would give 5 stars if the below were fixed- or redesigned.
Why I give it a 4 rate-
The shaver is not really for making a slushy with just water and making adding a syrup to it like an ice cone. When pressing down the plunger, the blades get stuck to where they cannot back track and it gets your product your shaving stuck behind the blades. Unless you let all melt again and start over. The plunger cannot be released, and I have had to take a small narrow knife behind the release button to get it to let go, and it came out with all of the shaved ice packed behind the knives. There is no way to keep the plunger depressed to clean it. Even the directions are to hold the plunger and the outside to cleanse. If you aren't strong enough, they snap back.
Again, I really love this- but this feature is a downfall of safety for in my own opinion. I highly recommend this and only remind people of taking care to clean. Such easy to store, not much bigger than one of those wand mixing accessories.
Why I give it a 4 rate-
The shaver is not really for making a slushy with just water and making adding a syrup to it like an ice cone. When pressing down the plunger, the blades get stuck to where they cannot back track and it gets your product your shaving stuck behind the blades. Unless you let all melt again and start over. The plunger cannot be released, and I have had to take a small narrow knife behind the release button to get it to let go, and it came out with all of the shaved ice packed behind the knives. There is no way to keep the plunger depressed to clean it. Even the directions are to hold the plunger and the outside to cleanse. If you aren't strong enough, they snap back.
Again, I really love this- but this feature is a downfall of safety for in my own opinion. I highly recommend this and only remind people of taking care to clean. Such easy to store, not much bigger than one of those wand mixing accessories.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, September 2, 2025
Hello- Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us about your Cuisinart. We have taken note of the information you shared about the unit as we are always looking to make products that exceed expectations. We always appreciate our consumers reaching out to us about ways we can improve.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Posted by: Ruby's Mom
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I really like this little ice cream maker. I gave away a big maker I had; it was so big and complicated. Get the ice, cook the mixture, just not for me. This is so easy and gives me just the right amount in each serving.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Patrick5
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Great item. Super easy to use with very clear instructions and included recipes.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Customer Rating
4
Good but..only 3 containers??
on August 27, 2025
Posted by: Mamasmink
I like the product. Easy to use and icecream recipes I’ve tried are good but only 3 containers are not enough for a family of 4 or 5. Cuisinart please have additional containers for purchase. Had I known at time of purchase these would not be available I would not have purchased this product. Please make available.
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Posted by: CB Snyder
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
The machine looked too easy to be true. It was so simple and easy to use.
Had no problems at all
Had no problems at all
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Customer Rating
4
Will not replace the Ninja cream, but nice try
on August 26, 2025
Posted by: Rye R
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
To me honest with I feel that is ok
There a some design flaws to me.I wish that it with four containers instead of three.
There a some design flaws to me.I wish that it with four containers instead of three.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: D Lyons
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I purchased this item for my condo, due to limited space there. I love this tool. I am a vegan and have made several non dairy recipes. 90% have succeeded and it’s super easy. I would highly recommend using plant based cream and oat milk definitely makes it creamier. The serving size is perfect for one person (although it says 2 servings) I disagree with that. It’s fun to experiment with different flavors and combinations. Very user friendly and doesn’t take up a lot of space. I would definitely say it’s a chill not a spill
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: uwcooper
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Containers are small - think 1/2 pint size; works well, but challenging to clean blade
I would recommend this to a friend!
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