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Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker ICE-21P1
Model: ICE-21P1ES- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- White
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Ice Cream Machines
Nostalgia Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 Quart
Model: PICM4BG- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Aluminum
- Color
- Blue
Popular PickIce Cream Machines
Ninja NC501 CREAMi XL Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- Silver
Ice Cream Machines
Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 Qt
Model: ICMP400An electric bucket churn for making a big batch of ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato with ice and salt packed around the canister. Warranty cover is short and nothing can go in the dishwasher.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic (electric Motor)
- Material
- Plastic Bucket
- Color
- Blue
Ice Cream Machines
Immergood Stainless Steel Hand Crank Ice Cream Maker 6 Qt
A hand crank stainless ice cream freezer built to last for generations, suited to family gatherings that want a big batch made the old way. Every batch is churned by hand, so expect arm work.
- Operation Mode
- Manual (hand Crank)
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Color
- Not specified
Ice Cream Machines
Yonanas Classic Frozen Fruit Soft Serve Maker
A countertop machine for turning frozen fruit into soft serve without dairy or added sugar. It only works with fruit you freeze and thaw yourself, so it is not a general ice cream maker.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic, Stainless Steel
- Color
- Silver
Ice Cream Machines
Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Color
- White
Ice Cream Machines
Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker with 3 Pints
A one-touch machine that turns pre-frozen bases into ice cream, sorbet or milkshakes. Every batch needs a base fully frozen in advance, so it does not churn from liquid.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Color
- Black
Ice Cream Machines
Cuisinart ICE-30BC Ice Cream Maker 2 Quart
A fully automatic freezer bowl ice cream maker that makes a family sized batch in under half an hour. The bowl must be frozen ahead, which takes planning.
- Operation Mode
- Fully automatic
- Material
- Plastic, stainless steel
- Color
- Brushed chrome
Ice Cream Machines
Hamilton Beach 68330N Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 Qt
A large batch electric churner for families that make dessert often, with the motor doing the work once the mix is in. The listing does not say how the freezing is done, so check that before relying on it for spur of the moment batches.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Metal
- Color
- White
Ice Cream Machines
Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL
- Operation Mode
- Automatic, Manual
- Material
- Stainless Steel
- Color
- Silver
Ice Cream Machines
Hamilton Beach 68880 Electric Ice Cream Maker 1.5 Qt
A compact automatic maker that churns a small batch in a freezer bowl and comes with recipes for a beginner. Hand wash only, and the listing gives no freezing time for the bowl.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Nonstick
- Color
- White
Ice Cream Machines
Dash My Mug Stitch Ice Cream Maker
A fun single-serve ice cream maker for Stitch fans and kids who want quick soft serve straight from the mug. It makes one small portion per batch, and the mug must be frozen ahead.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic, one touch
- Material
- Not specified
- Color
- Disney Stitch blue
Ice Cream Machines
Zoku Ice Cream Maker Make and Serve Bowl
Model: ZK120A pre-frozen bowl that turns a small pour of mix into soft serve with a few minutes of stirring, for one person at a time. Each batch needs a bowl that has been in the freezer, so a second helping means waiting or owning more bowls.
- Operation Mode
- Manual
- Material
- Plastic Bowl, Stainless Steel Core
- Color
- Red
Ice Cream Machines
Dash My Mug Single-Serving Ice Cream Maker
A personal ice cream maker for solo treats or a pair making separate flavors, with freezer mugs that double as the serving cup. Batches are small and every part is hand wash only.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- Aqua
Ice Cream Machines
Cuisinart FastFreeze ICE-FD10 5-in-1 Ice Cream Maker
A compact frozen dessert maker that turns pre-frozen bases into single servings of ice cream, shakes or sorbet, but every batch needs a full day of freezing first.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- Not specified
Ice Cream Machines
Pukomc SU-591 Ice Cream Maker with Two Bowls
A simple way to make small batches of ice cream or frozen yogurt at home. The parts list shows a single freeze tank despite the title, so plan batches around one bowl.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- White Green
Ice Cream Machines
Nostalgia Electric Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker 1.5 Qt
A fun family ice cream maker that churns with a motor while you supply the ice and salt. Plan on buying ice and salt for each batch, and hand washing adds cleanup time.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Stainless Steel; Aluminum Canister
- Color
- Tan
Ice Cream Machines
Yonanas 988 Deluxe Frozen Fruit Dessert Maker
A simple machine that pushes frozen fruit through a blade to make dairy-free soft serve in minutes. It only works with fruit frozen ahead of time, so plan on stocking the freezer.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- BPA free
- Color
- Not specified
Ice Cream Machines
Cuisinart ICE-M10 Wonder Ice Cream Maker 1 Pint
A compact freezer bowl machine for small batches of ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt in a tight kitchen. Batches are small, so anyone serving a crowd will be churning round after round.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- White
Ice Cream Machines
Dash My Pint Single-Serving Ice Cream Maker
A compact single-serve churner for people who want a small fresh batch of gelato or sorbet on a dorm or apartment counter. The listing leaves out churn time and freezer prep.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Plastic
- Color
- White
Ice Cream Machines
GreenLife Ice Cream Maker CC005073-001
- Operation Mode
- Not specified
- Material
- Not specified
- Color
- Not specified
Ice Cream Machines
nutribullet Chill NBD50100 Ice Cream Maker
A compact pint ice cream maker with five dessert programs and dishwasher safe parts. Each batch is a single pint, and the listing does not explain prep or freezing steps.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic
- Material
- Not specified
- Color
- White
Ice Cream Machines
Instant Pot InstantChill Compressor Ice Cream Maker
A compressor ice cream maker with a cold plate for rolled ice cream, so batches can run back to back with no freezer bowl. It is heavy and takes counter space, and the fastest times apply to the rolled recipe.
- Operation Mode
- Automatic, built-in compressor
- Material
- Metal, plastic, silicone
- Color
- Sea Salt
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Best ice cream machines
- Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker ICE-21P1Model ICE-21P1ES
- Nostalgia Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 QuartModel PICM4BG
- Ninja NC501 CREAMi XL Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker
- Nostalgia ICMP400BLUE Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 QtModel ICMP400
- Yonanas Classic Frozen Fruit Soft Serve Maker
- Cuisinart ICE-30BC Ice Cream Maker 2 QuartModel ICE-30BC
- Hamilton Beach 68330N Electric Ice Cream Maker 4 QtModel 68330N
- Hamilton Beach 68880 Electric Ice Cream Maker 1.5 QtModel 68880
- Dash My Mug Single-Serving Ice Cream Maker
- Cuisinart ICE-M10 Wonder Ice Cream Maker 1 PintModel ICE-M10
These 10 ice cream machines have the highest ProductDome scores among the established products in this category, meaning ones with a large volume of owner ratings and strong evidence; on a tie, the product with more rating evidence ranks first. The score combines owner satisfaction, rating volume, demand and data quality from public Amazon listings (updated 3 days ago). We do not test products ourselves.
Frequently asked questions
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Cuisinart, Elite Gourmet, Nostalgia, Vevor, DASH lead this category among the 30 brands that passed our curation checks.
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About ice cream machines
Ice cream machines come with prefreezable bowls, built-in compressors, or buckets that use ice and salt around a churning canister. A prefreezable bowl must freeze fully before use, often overnight or longer according to the model’s instructions, while compressor models remove the bowl-prefreezing step. For ice-and-salt machines, check the required quantities of ice and salt before planning a batch. Once that preparation fits your routine, choose capacity around the batch you usually make rather than an occasional large gathering.
A larger bowl may require more mixture than you want for a small recipe. Among the 15 products that list capacity, most fall between 1.5 and 6 quarts, and 2.5 quarts is typical. Compare the advertised capacity with the manual’s permitted quantity of liquid base: the container’s full volume may exceed its working fill level because the mixture expands as air enters during churning. Finished yield depends on the recipe and how much air is incorporated. For small recipes, check whether the manual specifies a minimum batch size.
Many machines produce soft ice cream ready to eat after churning; allow additional freezer time if you prefer firmer scoops. If you need to delay serving, look for explicit guidance on how long any holding function runs and what texture to expect. For nuts, chocolate pieces or fruit, an accessible addition opening makes it easier to add ingredients at the recommended stage, but ingredient size and timing must follow the manual. If you want to leave the machine running without judging the finish yourself, look beyond Manual and Programmable in the special features filter: establish what triggers the end of churning.
Before buying, compare the machine’s dimensions, lid-opening space and required ventilation clearances with its intended location; a prefreezable bowl must also fit inside your freezer. Stainless Steel and Plastic in the material filter may describe different components, so identify the bowl, paddle and housing materials separately. For cleaning, Hand Wash and Dishwasher Safe need part-specific instructions: establish which removable pieces can go in the dishwasher and how a sealed freezer bowl or churning canister must be washed. Check whether replacement bowls and paddles are available for the exact model, and whether any spare bowl you plan to use is supplied or sold separately.
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