I love the ease of use and the ice cream is delicious! I haven’t made anything else as I’m stuck on loving the ice cream too much. Easy to operate, a bit on the heavy side but worth the reward. I recommend.
Machine works OK, BUT the recipes have issues. If you follow them and don't know to NOT fill above the instructed paddle area the ice cream overflows -- a lot
The recipes advise mixing the ingredients and then chilling for 2 hours or overnight. Thought this unit was mix, pour and press button, no pre chilling
I read about this machine in a blog by a fairly famous ice cream maker/pastry chef. I hemmed and hawed for a while, having had less than stellar experiences with the hassle of homemade ice cream in the past. I finally pulled the trigger and I must say I am delighted. I can hear it working away right now in my laundry room, making my 4th batch of ice cream. The ease of use is mind-blowing. I have not felt the need to advance beyond the basic vanilla recipe in the product instruction manual (despite purchasing a book of ice cream and sorbet recipes, which is still unopened). The only quibble I have is that it is messy and fussy to remove the ice cream when it is ready (cue violins). I am very happy with this product, Cuisinart!
Very easy to use. This machine does not require freezing ingredients in advance of making ice cream. Noise level is very reasonable. Ice cream is ready about 40 min. after turning on machine. Easy and yummy! Ice cream freezes to a harder, icier texture.