Cuisinart ICE-48 Mix It In Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
- 1.5 quart batch capacity
- 3 topping dispensers for mix-ins
- Warming cup for hot toppings, plus a cone holder
- See-through lid to watch the mix
- Dishwasher safe per the care instructions
- 7 kg, automatic operation
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A soft serve station for families who want dispensed ice cream with mix-ins and warm toppings at the counter. How it chills the mix is not stated, so check whether it needs a pre-frozen bowl before planning dessert.
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ASIN: B0BWSPVHZSModel: ICE-48Category: Ice Cream Machines
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Overview
Built-in topping dispensers and a warming cup turn the Cuisinart Mix It In into a soft serve station rather than a plain churn. It makes ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt and frosty drinks automatically, with crushed treats mixed in from the dispensers and hot toppings drizzled from the cup.
Toppings are what set the experience apart: crushed treats drop in from the dispensers and warm sauce comes from the heated cup, so dessert is assembled at the machine. The listing never says how the mix is chilled, which matters for planning, and the tall body needs real counter height.
Who it's for
Kids' parties and family dessert nights suit a machine that dispenses soft serve and handles toppings in one place. Cooks who want dense, hard-frozen ice cream for storage should look elsewhere, since it is built around soft serve.
Pros and cons
- Topping dispensers mix treats into the serve
- Warming cup for hot sauce
- Cone holder built in
- See-through lid shows progress
- Cooling method not stated in listing
- Tall for under-cabinet counters
- Heavy to lift onto the counter
Performance notes
Texture depends on how cold the mix gets before it reaches the dispenser, and the listing does not say whether that cold comes from a freezer bowl or a compressor. Mix-ins are added from the built-in dispensers, so they reach the serve without stirring by hand.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | ICE-48 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 15.43 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 11 × 9.4 × 17.7 inches |
| Item Weight | 7 kg |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.5 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker, Warming pad, topping containers |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Other Special Features of the Product | See-Through Lid |
| Topping dispensers | 3 |
| Item Type Name | 1.5 Quart Mix It In Soft Serve, Yogurt, Sorbet, Sherbet Maker |
Frequently asked questions
How much counter space does the Cuisinart ICE-48 need?
It measures 11 x 9.4 x 17.7 inches, so check the height under any wall cabinets before placing it.
What can the Cuisinart Mix It In make besides ice cream?
The listing names frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato and frosty drinks.
What is the warming cup on the Cuisinart ICE-48 for?
It heats toppings so warm sauce can be drizzled over the soft serve. The included components list a warming pad.