Jen500 Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 Does anyone have any recommendations? Or models to avoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I just bought this one: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Ice-45-Soft-Serve-2-Quart-Ice-Cream/dp/B000F94GPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307896744&sr=8-1 We really like it, but it is big and bulky. What I love is that we can set it while we are still eating dinner and by the time we finish dinner it is ready! It makes just enough for the 5 of us to have a good sized bowl of ice cream and my kids love the toppings containers. However, I got it at a yard sale for $10. I wouldn't have paid $100 for it. I think this is very similar without the bulk from the toppings area, etc... http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-20-Automatic-2-Quart-Ice-Cream/dp/B00000JGRT/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1307896890&sr=1-3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 We have the small Cuisinart. I watched ebay for a few months and bought it used along with an extra interior bowl (so I can make 2 different kinds simultaneously..1 regular and 1 for my son with a special diet) for @ the same price as a new on Amazon. I'm happy with it. Just remember that the bowl does need to be frozen for 12-24 hours. I just keep mine in the freezer all the time. You should chill the mix you make before tossing it in (although I've done it both ways and its not too bad...it just takes longer without chilling). When you're done its more like soft serve. It needs firming up in the freezer a bit (unless you like it a bit mushy). This is not really an instantaneous treat you can make for your guests. It takes a lot of forethought. And the texture is not as smooth as whipped ice creams. It is good though. Like having an excellent frozen custard (and the calories to match). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veggiegal Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 My family gave me the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 quart one for Mother's Day last year (now there's a gift that keeps on giving, eh?). We love it and use it all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted June 12, 2011 Author Share Posted June 12, 2011 My family gave me the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2 quart one for Mother's Day last year (now there's a gift that keeps on giving, eh?). We love it and use it all the time. Maybe the kids should get dh a nice Cuisineart for Father's Day.:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 We have an old Donvier, one of the no-electricity, no-ice versions. LOVE IT. Best recipes are in the Ben & Jerry's recipe book. Every flavor you can imagine. PERFECTION. Note - Be sure to include Weight Watchers fees in your ice cream maker budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I bought a very inexpensive one at Aldi ($20). It is one of these versions that doesn't require ice or salt. You put the bowl in the freezer for at least 11 hours prior. I was skeptical, but I figured for $20 why not? I am SO pleased with it! I've used it several times and it works great! I have the yummiest ice cream in about 20-25 minutes. It's the best 20 bucks I've ever spent. I have one like that I got it at WM....have only used it 1-2 times and not sure I'm doing it right....now that it's summer I've been thinking about pulling it out and giving it another shot--some soft yogurt sounds delish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 I have a cuisinart one that is at least 20 years old . We love it. Another recommendation for the Ben & Jerry Ice cream book. Amazing ice cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punchie Posted June 12, 2011 Share Posted June 12, 2011 We also have an old Donvier. I love that thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Ditto on the Cuisinart double quart. Picked it up brand new at a garage sale for 10 dollars. We've tried a lot of the recipes from the book, but really looking forward to some peach ice cream this summer. Brings back memories of hot Texas summers. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda in FL Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I just bought this one: http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-Ice-45-Soft-Serve-2-Quart-Ice-Cream/dp/B000F94GPQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1307896744&sr=8-1 We really like it, but it is big and bulky. What I love is that we can set it while we are still eating dinner and by the time we finish dinner it is ready! It makes just enough for the 5 of us to have a good sized bowl of ice cream and my kids love the toppings containers. We have this one too - It's great! But I haven't used it as often as we could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I just bought this cuisinart one from amazon about 3 weeks ago and it is awesome. I also got the Ben and Jerry's recipe book and they are both totally worth the money. Our first try was strawberry and it was the best ice cream we've ever had. (made with Ben and Jerry's base 1) next I'm going to try coconut ice cream (from the B&J's book) and add in sliced almond and chocolate chips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaxMom Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have a Krups and really like it. Sounds like I need the Ben & Jerry's book. /-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 We have an electric White Mountain gallon and a half model. LOVE IT! The only thing we don't like about it is the motor is really loud. So we end up making ice cream outside or in the laundry room...use a plastic tub to keep the salty water in bounds. We have three ice cream makers...one old crank model and two electric. We LOVE homemade ice cream! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I bought this at Costco a couple of years ago. http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-ICE-20-Automatic-2-Quart-Ice-Cream/dp/B00000JGRT/ref=sr_1_3?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1307896890&sr=1-3 It came with two bowls. Oh, and big thumbs up on Ben and Jerry book. :D Though the recipes in the booklet that came along with the ice maker are excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have a Donvier I got at a thrift store! I have it sitting in the cupboard, though. I'll have to get going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Another Cuisinart here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forget-Me-Not Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I have a 2-qt Cuisinart and love it. I've been thinking it's time to pull it out again :D Also, this is the best ice cream EVER: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Maple-Butter-Pecan-Ice-Cream-14208 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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