Cuisinart ICE-200 6-in-1 Slushy and Soft-Serve Maker
- 1.7 quart batch, soft serve to slushies
- Built-in compressor, no bowl to pre-freeze
- 6 preset programs with smart dispense control
- As little as 15 minutes per batch, per the maker
- 18.42 x 7 x 17.83 inches, 31.9 lb
- 3-year limited warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A self-chilling machine for households that want soft serve and slushies on demand without freezing a bowl first. It is heavy and tall, so it needs a permanent home on the counter.
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ASIN: B0FFDGHXW4Model: ICE-200Category: Ice Cream Machines
Overview
Families and party hosts get a countertop machine that chills its own mix with a built-in compressor, so there is no freezer bowl to plan around. Pour in a base, choose a preset, and a smart dispense control sets speed and direction as soft serve or a slushy comes out.
Skipping the freezer bowl changes how often an ice cream maker actually gets used, since a batch can start whenever the mix is ready. On paper the weak points are the plastic body and the absent wattage figure.
Who it's for
Weekend hosts and families who want slushies, frappes and soft serve from one machine will use it most. Cooks with tight counters, or who churn a treat only now and then, will struggle to justify its bulk.
Pros and cons
- No bowl to pre-freeze before each batch
- Presets cover soft serve through frozen cocktails
- Dispense control sets speed and direction automatically
- Compressor holds temperature through the batch
- Heavy to move between counter and cabinet
- Tall body may crowd low wall cabinets
- Wattage not listed
- Plastic housing, not stainless steel
Performance notes
A compressor chills the mix continuously, so texture depends on how long the program runs and how cold the base starts, not on how frozen a bowl was the night before. The preset programs set the churn for each treat, and the dispense control governs how smoothly soft serve leaves the machine.
Specifications
| Brand | Cuisinart |
|---|---|
| Model | ICE-200 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 31.9 pounds |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 18.4 × 7 × 17.8 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 1.7 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | White |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Ice Cream Maker |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty description | 3 years |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Automatic |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Built-In Compressor |
| Batch time | As little as 15 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Cuisinart ICE-200 need a freezer bowl or any prep before use?
No. The built-in compressor does the chilling, so there is no bowl to pre-freeze. Plan counter space for a unit measuring 18.42 by 7 by 17.83 inches and weighing 31.9 pounds.
Is the Cuisinart ICE-200 only an ice cream maker?
No. The listed uses include slushies, sorbets, frappes, cocktails and yogurt alongside soft serve, and the description adds frozen wine.
How does the Cuisinart ICE-200 dispense soft serve?
A smart dispense control automatically sets the speed and direction for smooth dispensing, according to the maker.
Is the Cuisinart slushy and soft-serve maker made of stainless steel?
No. The listing gives the material as plastic, in white.