Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker and Gelato Machine
- Ice Cream Machine
- 1.5 quarts
- Steel
- Stainless
- Better rated than 77%
- More reviewed than 88%
A self-refrigerating ice cream maker that lets you churn batch after batch without planning around a frozen bowl, worth the price if the running noise doesn't bother you.
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How it ranks among the 26 ice cream machines we track
4.6★ across 2,944 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
2,944 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 26 ice cream machines we track - how the scorecard works · full ice cream machines data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
A 1.5-quart ice cream and gelato maker with a built-in compressor, so there's no bowl to pre-freeze before churning. It includes separate paddles for ice cream and gelato plus a 60-minute countdown timer.
The compressor is what sets this apart from cheaper ice cream makers that need a frozen bowl planned a day ahead; here you can churn back-to-back batches on demand. Owners who've had it for years describe it as still working like new, and Cuisinart's warranty support gets specific praise from one buyer whose unit needed a replacement. The tradeoff is running noise, which a couple of reviewers compare to a dishwasher.
- 1.5-quart capacity
- Built-in commercial-style compressor
- 60-minute countdown timer
- 3-year limited warranty
Who it's for
Households that make ice cream, gelato, or sorbet often enough to want back-to-back batches without pre-freezing a bowl. Less suited to anyone needing a near-silent kitchen appliance or a lower price point.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners who've had the ICE-100 for several years say it still performs like new and call the compressor design worth the higher price over bowl-freeze alternatives. One buyer's motor failed after about four years, and Cuisinart replaced the unit under warranty without much hassle, according to their account. The most common quibble is running noise, which a couple of reviewers liken to a dishwasher cycle.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No bowl to pre-freeze before churning
- Separate paddles for ice cream and gelato
- Runs consecutive batches back-to-back
- Cuisinart honored the 3-year warranty for one owner
- Noise level compares to a dishwasher
- Costs more than bowl-freeze style makers
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | ICE-100 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 27.2 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 9.3 × 12 × 9.3 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Steel |
| Color | Stainless |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Programmable |
| Item Type Name | Soft Service Ice Cream Maker |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Coffee Shop, Dessert shops, Residential |
| Product Care Instructions | Wipe clean. |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Part Number | CZN-022 |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice cream machines.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker and Gelato MachineThis product | 4.6 / 5 | 2,944 | 4.0 / 5 |
| Elite Gourmet EIM949 Old Fashioned 6 Quart Vintage Walnut Wood BucketElite Gourmet | 4.4 / 5 | 3,485 | 4.4 / 5 |
| WMF CE Ice Cream Maker 3-in-1WMF | 4.2 / 5 | 1,900 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Nostalgia Electric Bucket Ice Cream Maker With Easy-Carry HandleNostalgia | 4.6 / 5 | 118 | 4.1 / 5 |
| SharkNinja NC301 CREAMi 7-In-1 Ice Cream Maker with 7 Custom Frozen Treat Modes and Easy…Amazon Renewed | 4.4 / 5 | 505 | 4.1 / 5 |
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Questions about the Cuisinart ICE-100
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cuisinart ICE-100 need a bowl frozen overnight?
No, its built-in compressor chills the mixture on its own, so it's ready to churn without pre-freezing anything.
How long does a batch take in the ICE-100?
Reviewers report most batches finish in about 45-55 minutes, depending on the base temperature and whether the recipe includes alcohol.
Is the ICE-100 loud while running?
Some reviewers compare the noise to a running dishwasher, noticeable but not described as disruptive.