CuisinartICE-21 Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker

Favorite appliance

This was my second purchase of the Cuisinart ice cream & sorbet maker. I bought another one because it was on sale and I wanted an extra tub so I can make more without waiting for the tub to chill. My first one is now 5 years old and I've been using it twice weekly and it still works fine. It makes wonderful sorbet and without the hassle of having to stir it every half hour. I've also experimented with my own recipe for frozen low fat ice cream using added gums and 2% milk I've come up with a tasty chocolate ice milk that tastes like ice cream. I like the fact that I can control the ingredients. No corn syrup, etc. One hint I'd like to share is when you go to place the bowl in the freezer, make sure it is thoroughly dry and then place a piece of plastic wrap over the top and down the sides about 2 inches. This will prevent any frost from forming around the bowl which can happen if your freezer is constantly being opened. The only negative thing I've found is the ice cream is too soft to eat right away and needs to be chilled all day especially if your kitchen was warm when you made it. So I will usually place a small amount in a dish and set it on an ice cube tray if I want some more quickly.

Learning Curve

It is sleek and quiet—and I could not contain my excitement. I was ready to make dessert! But my skills in the kitchen are limited. My first run, I managed a thick soup. So I need to tinker and such, but not so excited and life happens. Machine is fine, needs more info on how to get great results.

I bought this product mainly to make sorbet, but it also makes good ice cream and frozen yogurt. I don't like having to go online to search for directions and recipes. I like the Cuisinart brand and will purchase this before any other brand

Great ice cream maker

So far this has been wonderful. I replaced it with another brand that broke after 1.5 years. This is great because you can have ice cream in 30 minutes or make it and stick it in the freezer for later. We prefer the more frozen version. Easy to put in add-ins with the large, open top. Reasonably priced.

Awesome Machine!

This is the coolest little ice cream maker! I’m having so much fun making different types! It’s delicious & doesn’t take long to make! So glad I bought it!

Excellent

I purchased this and we loved it so much I purchased 2 more for my kids. It’s so simple to make ice cream. Best find ever!!!

Best ice cream machine

I love how easy the ice cream machine is to use. Cleaning the ice cream is a breeze. My family has enjoyed fresh cherry chocolate ice cream and fresh strawberry ice cream.

Best Ice cream maker

I just bought this icecream maker because Cuisinart products are very reliable. Out of the box the icecream maker is compact enough to stay on the counter or fit in a cupboard. I followed the instructions to make strawberry ice cream, first freezing the bowl overnight, then putting the ingredients together the next day. I can tell you, this is by far the best ice cream I’ve ever had!! I will never buy store bought again. The price is reasonable and worth every penny.