Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice Cream Maker, White
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart ICE-20 Automatic 1-1/2-Quart Ice Cream Maker, White
Customer Review: I'm so impressed
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought a refurbished model and then had second thoughts after I read reviews by people whose machines gave out or simply didn't chill the ice cream. When I got my machine it looked brand new and it works like a charm!
I froze the canister for about 21 hours before using it, just to make sure it was frozen solid. Chilled the ingredients and folded any additions in after the ice cream was churned. It's true that the ice cream comes out with a very soft consistency, like a thick milkshake, but after a couple of hours in the freezer it's fine.
So far I've made three batches: the easy chocolate that's in the instruction manual (though I substituted milk for cream because that's what I had) came out with an icy texture, probably due to the milk, but good flavor; a Choco Peanut Butter I found online, which was very good; and Ben and Jerry's recipe for Sweet Cream Base, with chopped Snickers bars mixed in. This one blew me away. It tastes as good as any premium ice cream from the store, with a rich creamy texture, and has remained easy to scoop. I could actually put this into a cone, unlike many homemade ice creams. Even buying organic eggs and organic cream, this came out to about half what I would have paid in the store.
Ben and Jerry's original recipe calls for using raw eggs and I didn't want to do that, so I cooked the milk and eggs as a custard base.
I was a little concerned that the quanities would not be enough for my family of four, but the ice cream is so rich that we've had a bit left over each time.
I plan to get a LOT of use out of this machine!
Customer Review: One of the best purchases I have ever made
Summary: 5 Stars
This ice cream maker is SO easy to use !
Mix your ingredients in a bowl, assemble your ICM and turn it on.
Pour ingredients in, set a timer for 20 minutes.
That's it. That's all it takes.
I bought this 3 months ago, and have used it a lot.
Notes:
Store the metal canister upside down in your freezer, so it will always be ready to use.
Always mix the ingredients in a bowl first, before pouring into your ICM.
Add ingredients like choc chips, nuts, etc during the last 5 minutes.
Don't use a metal spoon to remove your ice cream from the metal canister and then complain that your canister is scratched. Use a plastic or wooden spoon.
This ICM is NOT noisy, and it is not cheaply made.
Always turn the ICM on, RIGHT BEFORE you pour in your ingredient mixture; if you don't, when you pour in your ingredient mixture and then turn it on, by the time you turn it on, some of the liquid will have already frozen to the inside of the canister, and you won't be able to run the machine.
Just pour your ingredients back into the bowl you mixed it in, and store in your refridgerator.... clean out the metal canister with warm water to melt what stuck, put back in your freezer, and then when it is frozen, remove, set up the ICM, turn it on, and pour in your ingredients.
This ICM is NOT noisy, and it is not cheaply made.
Customer Review: Great product, but takes practice
Summary: 4 Stars
Making great ice cream is an art, and it takes some practice, particularly with this type of machine. Everything has to be extremely cold, (I freeze the bowl with a plastic bag of ice in it), and don't forget that your ice cream will be a soft-serve texture when it is done, and needs several hours to ripen. This machine also works best with a non-custard base ice cream (favorite recipe following) Having said that, this is a great machine at an excellent price. You won't get a better quality unless you buy a very expensive machine with its own compressor. World's easiest Ice Cream
1 1/2 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup cold water
2/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons honey
2 1/2 cups well chilled heavy cream
1 1/2 tablespoons vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt
In a small bowl sprinkle the gelatin over the 2 tablespoons cold water and let soften for 15 minutes. In a small heavy saucepan combine the sugar, honey, and the remaining 1/4 cup water, bring the mixture to a boil over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar is dissolved, and remove the pan from the heat. Add the gelatin mixture and stir until the gelatin is dissolved. Transfer the mixture to a metal bowl set in a bowl of ice and cold water and stir until cool. Add 2 cups of the cream, stir the mixture until cold, and with the mixer beat it for 3 minutes, or until thickened and almost double in volume. Add the remaining 1/2 cup cream, vanilla, and salt, beating, and beat the mixture for 30 seconds. Transfer to the ice cream freezer and freeze according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Customer Review: Happy with it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I got this because my husband is addicted to ice cream and wouldn't even try store-bought frozen yogurt. I also got "The Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Cookbook" for the recipes. We both really like the frozen yogurt I've made in this machine, and my husband hasn't asked for store-bought ice cream since.
I used the tips from other reviewers and have no complaints with how the yogurt turns out, and it's so easy to make. I make sure the bowl is completely cold by leaving it in the freezer a couple days before using. Let the batter chill a bit before putting it in the bowl. It's a soft-serve consistency right out of the machine, which I like, and tastes so good it's difficult not to eat it all right away. After ripening in the freezer a couple hours it's a harder ice cream consistency. After it's completely frozen I set it out on the counter to thaw a little before serving. Some reviewers complained the machine is really loud, but I don't find it bothersome.
I opted to get this smaller 1.5 quart size machine over the 2 quart because it cost less, it's not as heavy to lift, doesn't take as much storage space, and I wasn't even sure I would like what I made with it. And even though I'm getting a second 1.5 quart bowl so I can make more, I'm still happy that I got the 1.5 quart size machine and not the 2 quart machine.
If you're an extreme ice cream connoisseur and real picky about ice cream, you might not like the results, but if you're willing to bend a little for the sake of eating a healthier product you should be able to find recipes you like.
Customer Review: I love it
Summary: 4 Stars
So far I've made six batches: the easy chocolate that's in the instruction manual (though I substituted milk for cream because that's what I had) came out with an icy texture, probably due to the milk, but good flavor; a Choco Peanut Butter I found online, which was very good; and Ben and Jerry's recipe for Sweet Cream Base, with chopped Snickers bars mixed in. This one blew me away. It tastes as good as any premium ice cream from the store, with a rich creamy texture, and has remained easy to scoop. I could actually put this into a cone, unlike many homemade ice creams. Even buying organic eggs and organic cream, this came out to about half what I would have paid in the store. Ben and Jerry's original recipe calls for using raw eggs and I didn't want to do that, so I cooked the milk and eggs as a custard base. I was a little concerned that the quanities would not be enough for my family of four, but the ice cream is so rich that we've had a bit left over each time. I plan to get a LOT of use out of this machine! I bought a refurbished model and then had second thoughts after I read reviews by people whose machines gave out or simply didn't chill the ice cream. When I got my machine it looked brand new and it works like a charm!
I froze the canister for about 21 hours before using it, just to make sure it was frozen solid. Chilled the ingredients and folded any additions in after the ice cream was churned. It's true that the ice cream comes out with a very soft consistency, like a thick milkshake, but after a couple of hours in the freezer it's fine.