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Cuisinart - Ice Cream and Gelato Maker - Stainless Steel
Average customer rating
4.7
(453 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 453 reviews
5 Stars
371
4 Stars
58
3 Stars
14
2 Stars
2
1 Star
8
95%of customers recommend this product.
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355 out of
372)
Customer Reviews for Cuisinart - Ice Cream and Gelato Maker - Stainless Steel
Posted by: BB1006
from Watkinsville, Georgia
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
Researched different brands before purchasing. Made the right choice, quick, easy and delicious ice cream!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: PetiteInSeattle
from Seattle, WA
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
So I've had my Machine for a little over a month. I researched and then purchased it following a trip to Florence and missing Gelato. What I loved about this machine is that it has attachments for both ice cream and gelato and that you don't have to remember to freeze the container ahead of time and that due to the built in compressor, I can make back to back batches without delay. I've used it at least 6 times since then and have enjoyed the convenience. I can't say much yet for reliability, but I will be putting this machine through the tests to find out how durable it is!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: JustATrucker
from Hernando, MS
Gender:Male
Verified Purchase:Yes
It works well. I will need to try multiple recipes. The first 2 were ok, but not great. Not the fault of the machine though. It works well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Anonymous
from South Carolina
Verified Purchase:Yes
Awesome product. Easy to use and makes great tasting ice cream
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Posted by: Dei (like 'day')
Verified Purchase:Yes
Last year I got into home made ice cream, using a gifted "old school" Cuisinart machine. It was awesome and fun - until I had to wait a WHOLE DAY for the bowl to refreeze.
This lil guy made all that go away! I can prepare a mix, "churn" it into ice cream, wash the bowl* and make another mix almost immediately! Is there such a thing as too much ice cream? No. There is not.
Tips:
DO NOT OVERFILL. That will dump liquid down the outside of the bowl, which will make it freeze into the machine. Not good
Turn the machine on, set the timer & let it run for maybe 1-2 minutes before adding your mix. It gets the sides of the bowl nice & chilled so the liquid gets cold faster.
DO NOT OVERFILL. That will dump liquid down the outside of the bowl, which will make it freeze into the machine. Not good
Turn the machine on, set the timer & let it run for maybe 1-2 minutes before adding your mix. It gets the sides of the bowl nice & chilled so the liquid gets cold faster.
POUR SLOWLY - this also helps get a nice, even chill to your ice cream as it's churning.
KEEP IT CLEAN - of course you'll wash the bowl, and lid, and blades - but don't forget to wipe down the well where the bowl sits, as well as the thin lip/rim where the bowl locks into. Those get sticky icky (I make a lot of sorbet so... sugar water) and the buildup will not only be unsanitary it could probably jam up the machine too.
*KEEP IT DRY - if you're going to make back-to-back batches, be sure the bowl is COMPLETELY dry before putting it back in the machine. IT WILL FREEZE and lock the machine up.
Consider mixing in your mix-ins by hand. I made a lovely vanilla, dropped in a handful of mini M&Ms about 2 min before the end & they got all busted up. Tasted fine but looked kinda ... tan maybe? Just not pretty.
The machine is back heavy - BE CAREFUL lifting it, this is not something you want to drop.
Only question I have: the "sorbet" blade has one smooth side & one with teeth. Except the teeth go around "backwards" when it's churning, where I assumed they'd be pushing through the mix. My sorbets are fine so I guess whatever? just seemed odd & I wonder what purpose is served by backward teeth.
Last thing:
ENJOY THE HECK OUT OF THIS!! I know I sure have and I hope I will for a good long time!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Kyri
from Wisconsin
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
It works well! Just as promised - follow the simple recipe, turn it on, let it go.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Grandma Sweet Tooth
from Colorado
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
Best ice cream freezer I've used. My old Cuisinart lasted 18 years, used weekly. I hope this one lasts as long. The features are superior to my old model. Ice cream is smooth and well mixed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Michielle
from Gadsden, Al
Gender:Female
Verified Purchase:Yes
I simply love this machine! I love the convenience of having ice cream whenever we want and it takes UNDER an hour. I turn on the machine for about 10 minutes before adding my recipe and it only takes 40 minutes to complete. AND Easy to clean. A no hassle way for us to enjoy one of our favorite treats! A dream come true for sure!
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