Best Ice Cream Maker Reviews

In our search to find some of the best ice cream makers on the market today, we have read reviews at Amazon.com Cooking.com and many other consumer review sites.

Some of the top brands ice cream machine brands are Cuisinart, Rival, White Mountain, Kitchenaid, Krups, Deni, Hamilton Beach and Musso.

Along with the many brands to choose from you have different types of ice cream makers. They are the old fashion rock salt and ice, freezer bowl machines and makers that have a compressor freezer.

When shopping for a ice cream maker you will want to make sure to find one that meets your needs for quantity of ice cream that you want to make at a time. Rock and salt machines can make up to 6 quarts, freezer bowl and compressor machines range from 1 to 2 quarts.

You will also need to consider the pros and cons of the freezing method of each type of machine.

Rock Salt and Ice Machine

They are time consuming due to the time it takes the salt and ice to reach the right temperature for freezing your ice cream. Cleaning up and disposing of the salty water is another thing to consider.

Freezer Bowl Machines

They limit you to one batch at a time unless you purchase an extra bowl. You will also need to plan ahead, by freezing the bowl first.

Compressor Ice Cream Makers

These types of machines allow you to make ice cream at a moments notice, you can make multiple batches at a time and the compressor brings your ingredients to temperatures below freezing.

Best Ice Cream Machine Reviews

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Deni Automatic Ice Cream Makers with Candy Crusher

Features Automatic ice cream maker with a very powerful 40 watt motor Makes 1-1/2 quarts in 30 minutes or less No salt or ice needed Freeze bowl only needs 8 hours to chill Lid is transparent so you can check progress Anti-slip rubber feet keep your ice cream maker on the counter Built in cord storage Built in candy crusher adds cookies or candy into the mixture Recipes included 1 year limited warranty Read the full review: Deni Ice Cream Maker

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Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

Features Soft serve ice cream maker is fully automatic Double insulated freezer bowl Makes up to 1-1/2 quarts in only 20 minutes 3 built in condiment dispensers Cone holder included Parts are removable for easy cleaning Recipes included 3 year limited warranty Read the full review: Cuisinart Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker

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White Mountain Ice Cream Maker

Features Makes 6 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and other frozen confections Three-gear electric motor system 12,000 RPM commercial-grade motor Stainless-steel freezer can and dasher inside wooden tub Ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sherbet recipes included Freezer can and dasher are dishwasher-safe New England white pine bucket 5-year limited warranty Read the full review: White Mountain Ice Cream Maker

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Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker

Features Makes up to 4 quarts of ice cream in 20 to 40 minutes Fully automatic Use for sherbet, gelato, frozen yogurt, custard or ice cream Lid locks easily Hand wash all parts User manual and recipes included 1 year limited warranty Read the full review: Hamilton Beach Ice Cream Maker

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Musso Ice Cream Maker

Features 1-1/2 quart capacity Makes 3 quarts per hour Built in timer control for different types of frozen treats Stainless steel housing, paddle and bowl are easy to clean Weighs 38 pounds (12 inches wide, 11 inches high, 18 inches deep) Included is an instruction booklet with recipes Read the full review: Musso Ice Cream Maker

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Rival Electric Ice Cream Maker

Features Powerful motor to churn ice cream Makes up to 6 quarts per batch See through canister lid so you can watch progress No latches Easy to operate New compact design for easy storage Read the full review: Rival Electric Ice Cream Maker

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