Zoku Ice Cream Maker Make and Serve Bowl
- 5 fl oz single portion, one bowl per batch
- Stainless steel freezer core inside a plastic bowl, no motor
- Manual stirring, soft serve in minutes per the listing
- 5.43 x 5.43 x 3.7 inches, 1.1 lb
- Hand wash only, red
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 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.
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ASIN: B00LGRTCKUModel: ZK120Category: Ice Cream Machines
Overview
Zoku puts a stainless steel freezer core inside a compact plastic bowl: the bowl goes in the freezer ahead of time, the chilled mix is poured in, and stirring against the cold walls thickens it into soft serve, frozen yogurt or ice cream. There is no motor and no cord, so the bowl is also the dish it is eaten from.
A single serving made by hand in a few minutes with nothing to plug in is the whole idea, and the bowl is small enough to live in a freezer door. One portion per freeze is the limit, and the plastic bowl with its steel core must be washed by hand rather than in the dishwasher.
Who it's for
A single bowl of frozen yogurt after dinner, or a kitchen activity for one child, is what this is sized for. Anyone serving several people at once, or wanting a machine that churns on its own, should look at a motorized maker.
Pros and cons
- No motor, cord or ice
- Serves straight from the bowl
- Stainless steel freezer core
- Small enough for a freezer door
- One small portion per freeze
- Hand wash only
- Needs manual stirring
- Freeze time before use not listed
Performance notes
Cold stored in the steel core pulls heat out of the mix through the bowl wall, and scraping the frozen layer off the wall while stirring is what builds soft serve texture instead of a frozen ring stuck to the side. Because the core is small, it loses its cold after one portion, and the mix should go in already chilled to get the most out of it. Fat and sugar content of the mix change how soft the result stays.
Specifications
| Brand | ZOKU |
|---|---|
| Model | ZK120 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.4 × 5.4 × 3.7 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 0.2 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic Bowl, Stainless Steel Core |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker Bowl |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand wash only |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | Makes individual portions, Stainless steel bowl |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Zoku ZK120-RD need electricity?
No. Operation is manual: the bowl is pre-frozen and the mix is stirred by hand. There is no motor or cord.
Is the Zoku ice cream maker purple or red?
The specs for ZK120-RD list the color as red. The title mentions six colors and purple, so check the variant before ordering.
Can the Zoku ice cream maker make more than one serving at a time?
No. It is listed as making individual portions, and each use needs a bowl that has been frozen beforehand.
What comes with the Zoku ZK120-RD?
The listing names only the ice cream maker bowl. No spoon or recipe book is itemized.