Ice Cream Maker Machine & Yogurt Automatic 2 Qt. with Built-In Compressor, LCD Digital Display & Timer, No Pre-Freezing, ICM-220SSY, Stainless Steel

I bought this for a gift for my daughter and she loves it. We tried this one and another brand side by side and this one worked faster and froze the ice cream better. It is easy to use, and simple to clean. I would totally recommend. We make ice cream a lot more often now because it’s so quick and easy. It shuts off by itself when the ice cream is done. It makes about 2 quarts of ice cream. For larger groups, just make it ahead and put it in the freezer. It stays pretty scoopable.

Quality, well made, and beautiful and oh, so simple. We got it because we have diabetic friends who can't eat normal ice cream made with sugar. So we made ours with yogurt, whole milk, 1/2 cup xylitol, and pistachios, all of which are fine for those with diabetes and now they can join in. The taste was wonderful, aside from the way too much 2 T.s vanilla extract, and too much sugar for our taste buds. I poured them into 1 cup glass cups, lidded them, and put them in the freezer for later and they were the best we've had. No fructose corn syrup, no real sugar, no gums and odd gelatins and ingredients; organic yogurt, xylitol, and chopped pistachios. Not thinning exactly, but wonderful tasting and good for your health ice cream. I would strongly recommend this to all those who like the best ice cream.

I found this machine by searching for something that I could use for more than just occasional ice creams, and I'm very glad I did. The machine is straightforward to use and works very effectively. I also appreciate the company that makes it (see below). Pros: - The 2.1 quart bowl easily handles 1 qt starting bases, so I don't have to stop the churn to avoid spill over. - I was able to start with a 1 qt recipe at ~60 degrees, and it completed churning in about 45 minutes. - The paddle can handle mix-ins without crushing them. I added broken up chocolate cookies and they mixed in without being broken into crumbs. - Easy to clean. - No complicated setup required. Cons: - Read the manual. There are some non-intuitive things that are clearly documented. For example, when running in any of the modes, you can return to the menu by holding the menu button for 3 seconds instead of hitting the power button twice. There was a problem with the machine when it arrived that caused the cooling to not work. The company stood behind their product and customer service worked with me to find a solution. I'd happily come back to this brand the next time I'm looking for this type of machine. Pictured is dark chocolate with chocolate cookies that my kids say turned out wonderfully.

I made my first batch of ice cream the day it arrived. Because it has a built-in compressor, not having to freeze the parts the night before is super convenient, allowing me to use the product whenever I want. The instructions were very clear and detailed, and therefore the product was really easy to use. It also comes with a recipe book for whole bunch of different ice creams and gelato. The set time to churn is 60mins and it’s actually a lot quieter than I thought. After 60mins, the ice cream comes out a bit soft but the machine has an option to freeze without churning. Compared to store bought ice cream, it tastes so much better - it’s creamier and smoother. Im excited to experiment with different ingredients in the future.

Right now the best combination of affordability and quality on ice cream makers. The main caveat is that I have found that all compressor ice cream makers at this level last about 2 years before their freezing ability slackens to too great an extent, including the Cuisinart, which is more expensive right now and was a previous purchase for me. In that time the container for the ice cream usually starts to leak, as well, regardless of what you do maintaining seals and tightening screws. I had the Cusinart for about two years. Done. Then this exact model for about two years. Done. Done like it only makes slush if you freeze for two cycles in a row done. But up until that time, this makes great ice cream! That time period makes sense for me so I keep buying. Cheaper than buying ice cream, and if you are sensitive to gums and thickeners, it is almost impossible to buy ice cream at the store. Of note, this unit (or similar to the one available when I bought it before) now has a stainless steel bucket inside, where previously it was aluminum. Theoretically aluminum should conduct better, but I haven’t noticed much drop off in speed, if any. And I would imagine that the bottom part will avoid leaks longer with this version, as steel is more durable than thin aluminum. I would love if these lasted forever, but I think it is well worth it even so.

Like a lot of people my husband and I love ice cream. Years ago we had a compressor ice cream maker and enjoyed it very much. It lasted years, however, when it died we didn’t replace it until now. This unit did not disappoint. As a matter of fact it worked well beyond our expectations. I made our first batch of ice cream with it today and we were very impressed at how fast it made the ice cream. It took only an hour for it to get to the correct consistency. I also love that it comes with a recipe book with a wide variety of recipes. We used our own recipe for our first batch but I plan on making some of the recipes for the book very soon. We are so happy that we purchased this ice cream maker. There is nothing better than homemade ice cream and the cost of making our own ice cream is less expensive than buying store bought and the taste is so much better. This machine will pay for itself in less than a year.

Love this machine. Simple plug in play use. Makes great ice cream. Kids enjoy making their own creations. I love being able to control ingredients. Easy clean up. Fun for parties. My only issue is that the can freezes to the machine and you can't get it out after chilling. I sprayed veg oil on the outside of the can which made it possible to remove. This original purchase didn't work/power up. However, I contacted the manufacturer. Their customer service was above and beyond. Made it right, No hassle, Highly recommend.

This is a fairly expensive appliance. You can make ice cream more cheaply than this. I have the kind that requires you to freeze the bowl. It sort of works. Usually. I have one that uses a semiconductor called a Peltier element to provide its own cooling. It's ok, and if you can't fit this one into your budget, that one is a whole lot better than the frozen bowl method. Then I got this one. There are other compressor models on Amazon that are cheaper. I honestly can't tell you anything about them. They may be every bit as good as this one; I simply don't know. What I can tell you about this one without reservation or hesitation is that, based on my experience, this ice cream maker is worth every. single. penny. This ice cream maker is amazing. It will make 2.1 quarts at a time although I'm experimenting with different recipes so I haven't gone for volume yet. I get a quart of ice cream in about 45 minutes and frozen yogurt in about 35 minutes. The machine can detect when the mixture is too thick to churn and then goes into a cooling-only mode. This feature is invaluable. From everything I've read, all of the ice cream makers produce a mixture that is in a "soft serve" state. You can certainly eat it at that point, but if you want it firmer than that you need your freezer to take it the rest of the way. This phase is critical to the texture and finish of the end product. The ice cream already has tiny little ice crystals in it, and if they stay tiny, it's great. You keep them tiny by dropping the temperature as quickly as possible; a slow drop allows them to grow. At best you would wind up with a grainy texture and at worst you end up with a block of flavored ice. That means you have to get the ice cream from the churning bucket into the coldest part of your freezer (at the bottom in the back) as quickly as you can. The Whynter's cool-only mode buys you time. Time to transfer the mixture from the churning bucket into its container - and for the love of Mike don't use cardboard! You still have to work fast, but at least what's in the bucket isn't warming to room temperature. Beyond that, this unit is very solidly made. It has real buttons as opposed to membrane, there's nothing flimsy on it - even the clear plastic cover is sturdy - and both the compressor and churning motor sound like they're working well within their design limits. I know that last may sound a little odd, but you know how some things that you buy have a whiny or hollow sound and you really wonder if it's going to last? This doesn't have that; it just _sounds_ well made. And on that topic I was a little surprised at how quiet it is. Since the churning blade is plastic (actually it's probably some sort of nylon affair but I don't know) I'd ordered an extra one of those. It arrived before the machine did, but once I had it in my hands I was fairly certain that the original would never need to be replaced; it's very sturdy as well. The frozen bowl method is a novel idea but is an iffy process at best. After it failed on me a couple of times, I was very frustrated. The semiconductor machine was a nice little stop-off, and I was familiar with the technology so I was willing to give it a go. It may be exactly what you're looking for, but it still just wasn't what I was looking for. I normally kind of stick to the middle of the road, but I was at the point that I was finished with the nonsense and wanted results. I looked at reviews, looked at the Whynter website, decided they know a thing or two about making things cold, and went for it. Again, I can't tell you about other brands, but I am highly impressed with this machine. In two weeks I've produced over two gallons of ice cream a quart at a time and this machine performed flawlessly each time. I'm not a cook, so while mixing some cream and sugar together is well within my wheelhouse, making a custard for a French style ice cream most definitely is NOT. Having confidence that my stress-laden concoction isn't going to be biffed at the end is quite valuable to me. That's why I can tell you that this device is worth it. Every. single. penny.

After almost a decade of using the freezer bowl style of ice cream maker, this machine is a delight. Heavy and bulky (as expected for something with a freezing unit in it) but quiet and effective. Noticeable improvement in the quality of the final product. Easy to assemble, use, and clean. I love being able to make multiple batches at once for layered or swirled desserts. Only downside is the paddle is annoyingly shaped and hard to scrape off completely. Lots of tight corners. But I think that's the case with most modern ice cream makers.

Tellement amusant à faire ! Délicieux, facile à faire , toutes variétés possible! Fraise , chocolat, yogourt glacé, etc. Nous l’utilisons régulièrement et tous nos invités sont épaté Facile à nettoyer

I have been waiting for an hour it doesn’t gets cold at all.

I used to have a cheap ice cream maker, the one where you put the bowl in the freezer and have to wait a whole day to make ice cream and that’s if you remember to put it in. This ice cream maker is a dream! Just literally make your base, set it to ice cream and press start! We made Coconut Ice Cream. It was so good, great texture and good recipe. If you’re thinking about an ice cream maker, this one will sure not disappoint.