Cuisinart ICM100T Tasty Ice Cream Maker
- Ice Cream Machine
- 1.5 quarts
- Plastic
- White
A budget-friendly way to make small-batch ice cream at home, provided the bowl gets a full day in the freezer first; reliability past the first year is mixed.
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How it ranks among the 26 ice cream machines we track
3.8★ across 234 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
234 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
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Overview
Cuisinart's ICM100T is a 1.5-quart automatic ice cream maker with a pre-freeze bowl insert and a wide fill spout for mixing in cookies, nuts or chocolate chips as it churns. It suits home cooks who want small batches of ice cream, yogurt or sorbet without a compressor.
The freezer bowl needs about 24 hours in the freezer before use, which is standard for this type of machine but catches first-time buyers off guard. Reviewers describe results ranging from smooth, kid-friendly batches to a unit that never froze properly, so a fully chilled bowl and pre-chilled mixture appear to matter more than usual for this design.
- 1.5-quart capacity
- Fully automatic operation
- Auto-reversing paddle to avoid jams
- Includes a recipe booklet
Who it's for
Fits households that want an easy once-in-a-while ice cream maker for family batches rather than a heavy-duty machine for frequent use. Not a fit for anyone wanting a large-capacity or built-in compressor unit that skips the freezer-bowl step.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Several reviewers praised how easy the machine is for family use and said the paddle's direction-switching kept it from jamming. Others reported real problems: one unit never froze the mixture despite a fully chilled bowl, another had the lid struggle to latch over the paddle, and one owner said the motor died after about a year of regular use.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Simple one-button automatic operation
- Wide fill spout for mix-ins
- Compact enough for most counters
- Freezer bowl needs about 24 hours to chill
- Plastic paddle feels flimsy to some owners
- Motor reliability may drop off after about a year
Performance notes
The insert holds a liquid coolant that needs roughly 24 hours frozen solid before it will properly set ice cream. Once chilled, the automatic paddle churns and switches direction if it catches on an icy patch, which is meant to keep the motor from stalling.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | ICM100T |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 8.7 × 8.7 × 10.5 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Lid, Mixing Paddle, Motor |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Manual |
| Item Type Name | Tasty by Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Part Number | ICM100T |
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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 ICM100T Tasty Ice Cream MakerThis product | 3.8 / 5 | 234 | 3.8 / 5 |
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| 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 ICM100T
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the Cuisinart ICM100T need the bowl frozen before use?
Yes. Reviewers say the insert needs about 24 hours in the freezer, and the machine will not properly churn ice cream if it is not fully solid.
How much ice cream does the ICM100T make at once?
The bowl holds 1.5 quarts, enough for a family-size batch rather than a large party quantity.
Is the ICM100T only for ice cream?
The listing also covers frozen yogurt, and the wide fill spout is designed for adding mix-ins like cookies, nuts or chocolate chips as it churns.