GreenPan Frost Ice Cream Maker & Slushie Machine
- Ice Cream Machine
- 2 quarts
- 1
- Metal, Plastic, Silicone
- More reviewed than 62%
The no-pre-freeze convenience and quick turnaround work as advertised for reviewers who followed the recipe guidance, but a report of the mixing bowl cracking twice in a month is a real durability flag to weigh.
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How it ranks among the 26 ice cream machines we track
4.0★ across 355 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
355 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
15,000,000+ bought on Amazon last month.
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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 compressor-based ice cream and slushie machine that chills from room temperature in about 15 minutes, skipping the pre-freeze bowl. Offers 6 modes and 7 texture settings across a 2-quart capacity.
Unlike freezer-bowl ice cream makers, this one has a built-in chiller so there is no 24-hour pre-freeze step, a difference several reviewers pointed to directly when comparing it with a Ninja Creami or a standard freezer-bowl machine. Results depend on the mix used: reviewers who followed the included recipes closely got good soft serve, slushies and margaritas, while one who used only milk for the ice cream setting described the result as closer to ice milk. A more serious concern raised by one reviewer is a mixing bowl that cracked twice within four weeks, with a replacement backordered roughly two months.
- Built-in compressor chills without pre-freezing, ready in about 15 minutes
- 6 modes and 7 texture settings, 15-in-1 recipe range
- 2 quart (64 oz) family-size capacity
- Self-cleaning extrude/clean mode
Who it's for
Suits someone who wants soft serve, slushies or frozen drinks on short notice without planning a day ahead. Less suited to anyone unwilling to experiment with recipe ratios to dial in texture.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Reviewers who followed the included recipes closely praised the soft serve, slushie and margarita results, and several highlighted the self-clean cycle and the lack of any pre-freeze wait compared with a Ninja Creami. The most serious complaint was a mixing bowl that cracked twice within four weeks with a lengthy replacement wait, and one reviewer using only milk for the ice cream setting got a thinner, ice-milk-like result.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No pre-freezing bowl required, ready in about 15 minutes
- Handles soft serve, slushies, margaritas and frozen yogurt
- Self-cleaning cycle simplifies rinsing between batches
- One reviewer's bowl cracked twice within four weeks
- Texture varies with recipe; milk-only mix ran thin
- Included ice cream recipe used too much salt
Performance notes
The compressor chills the mixing bowl directly, so a batch can go from room-temperature ingredients to soft serve or a slushie in around 15 to 30 minutes depending on mode and recipe. Reviewers found results were sensitive to recipe ratios, for example needing far less salt than the included ice cream recipe suggested, or less water than the standard mix ratio for a firmer soft serve. The self-clean cycle runs the stirring blades with warm soapy water in the bowl to rinse it between uses.
Specifications
| Brand | GreenPan |
|---|---|
| Model | CC009823-001 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 25.35 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 17.2 × 8.7 × 17.4 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Metal, Plastic, Silicone |
| Color | Licorice Gray |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Included Components | Main Body, Control Dial, Cooling Rod, Stirring Blade, Mixing Bowl, Two-Part Removable Drip Tray, Mixing Bowl Cover, Removable Decorative Cover, Extrude Cover Accessory, Extrusion Head, Handle, Handle Fixing Pin, Cleaning Brush, Extrusion Head Slot, Installation Rod, Mode Button, Ice Cream Cone Holder |
| Other details | |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Automatic Shut-Off, Built-In Compressor, Built-In Timer, Digital Display, Double Insulated Freezer, Keep Cool Function, Low Noise, See-Through Lid |
| Item Type Name | Ice Cream Maker & Frozen Drink Machine |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Residential |
| Product Care Instructions | Dishwasher Safe, Hand Wash |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Part Number | CC009823-001 |
How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in ice cream machines.
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|---|---|---|---|
| GreenPan Frost Ice Cream Maker & Slushie MachineThis product | 4.0 / 5 | 355 | 4.0 / 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 GreenPan CC009823-001
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Do you need to pre-freeze a bowl before using the GreenPan Frost?
No, it has a built-in compressor that chills the mix directly, so it is ready in roughly 15 minutes without a separate freezer step.
What can it make besides ice cream?
Reviewers used it for slushies, margaritas, milkshakes, frozen yogurt and dairy-free ice cream in addition to soft serve.
How is it cleaned between batches?
A self-clean mode runs the stirring blades with warm, soapy water in the bowl; reviewers described cleanup as comparable to rinsing a juicer.