Best Automatic Ice Cream Maker

The Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker The ICE-100 Ice Cream and Gelato Maker Make decadent ice cream, rich creamy gelato and light sorbet that your family will love, all in the comfort of your own home. The easy to use, fully automatic Cuisinart ICE-100 Ice Cream and Gelato Maker features a commercial-style compressor so you can make batch after batch without waiting. Two unique mixing paddles and a 60-minute countdown timer work to ensure your homemade gelato, ice cream or sorbet has the perfect consistency. The included recipe book features a variety of flavors to create with the Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker. You can also add in your favorite ingredients -- be it fresh fruits, chocolate chunks, even brownies -- during the mixing process through the see-through lid to make a fabulous frozen treat. Once the timer countdown is complete, the 10-minute Keep Cool cycle begins to keep your ice cream or gelato nice and cool. For optimum consistency, transfer the mixture to an airtight container and chill for a minimum of 2 hours. Lid, mixing paddles, mixing bowl, and base Features and Benefits Transparent Lid Add recipe ingredients to the mixing bowl with the easily removable see-through lid and then watch the mixing process in action. Mix-in Opening Use to add your favorite toppings and mix-ins, like chocolate chips or nuts, without interrupting the freezing cycle. Mixing Paddles Two unique paddles mix and aerate the ingredients in the mixing bowl to create your frozen dessert. The gelato and sorbet paddle perfectly incorporates air in the ingredients and creates richly textured results with intense flavor. Use the ice cream paddle to perfectly churn for smooth, creamy results. Mixing Bowl with Lift-Out Handle Anondized aluminum mixing bowl. No need to pre-chill or freeze the bowl prior to use. Touchpad Control Panel with LCD Readout When the unit is on, the power button is illuminated by a red LED light. The countdown timer can be set ... [Read More]