It creates reasonably good ice cream/Gelato. Wish the 2 paddles would be slightly larger, if possible, so as to scrape the cream off the sides as it rotates, at the moment it leaves a hard layer along the sides. The compressor unit is slightly noisy.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
This is a wonderful ice cream maker. I had one that you had to put the bowl in the freezer before putting in the ice cream maker. This just was very inconvenient to me and what I like about this machine is that you just put the ingredients in the bowl and turn it on. It makes it cold automatically and you don't have to pre-freeze anything. Super easy to use and you have ice cream in 45 minutes or so. I could not be happier.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
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!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
the machine is very loud & is getting the finished product out is very messy & wasteful.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Response from cuisinart.comBy Cuisinart, February 3, 2025
Hello- We are so sorry to hear about the trouble you’ve had with your ice cream maker. Cuisinart is committed to providing the highest quality products and consumer satisfaction. Please contact us at 1-800-726-0190 or via email to customerservice@cuisinart.com at your convenience and reference ticket number 8900202701. If you email us, please use the subject line ‘Cuisinart Review’. Cuisinart Consumer Care Team
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
I purchased this machine at the end of the summer and use it a few times a month. Love that I can make larger batches and churn without having to wait between batches to let containers freeze, as well as like the door to add goodies to the ice cream! Would definitely buy again!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
Purchased as a Christmas gift for my husband-and we both love it! So nice to just plug it in, add the ice cream mixture and turn it on-and have delicious homemade ice cream in 40 minutes. We’ve had the kind of machines that require a frozen bowl in the past, and never found a good one. This machine is worth the cost in convenience alone.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com
I got this for Christmas and was not prepared to really like it. Thought it would be hassle. Love this thing, very easy to use for making sherbets and healthier options for dessert. Could not be simpler.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting cuisinart.com