Best Ice Cream Makers For At-Home Deliciousness
Now making ice cream can be just as fun as eating it!
With summer weather still at a scorching temperature, there is nothing sweeter than a fresh cone filled with your favorite ice cream flavor and doused in the ultimate toppings. Taking your ice cream to the next level by making it at home allows you to control what goes into the mixture, experiment with recipes, and satisfy your cravings without having to leave the house.
You also can dabble outside of just traditional ice cream with these units. You can try your hand at frozen yogurt and even sorbet.
Here is a list of some favorites…
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker ($90)
This classic machine makes up to two quarts of thick, smooth ice cream or sorbet in 45 minutes or less. You can customize your treat by adding fruit or candy on the top and the machine will do all the mixing for you. BUY NOW
Zoku Ice Cream Maker ($28)
This ice cream maker can also be used as an ice cream dish! You keep this unit in the freezer so you can make a scoop whenever you’re craving a frozen treat. It also comes in different colors so everyone in the family can choose their own. BUY NOW
Yaylabs Softshell Ice Cream Ball ($35)
This innovative ice cream maker is shaped like a ball and for a reason — it’s supposed to be tossed around as part of the process! A great way to challenge kids and reward them with a frozen treat. BUY NOW
Whynter Ice Cream Maker ($255)
This premium machine comes with a price tag but it’s certainly worth it. It doesn’t require any pre-freezing to start making ice cream and it does most of the work on its own. BUY NOW
Breville Smart Scoop ($430)
The first ice cream maker that automatically detects the hardness of the mixture based on your selection and keeps it cold until you’re ready to serve. You can make ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, and even gelato. BUY NOW
Chef’n Sweet Spot Instant Ice Cream Maker ($50)
This is for anyone who wants dessert ready ASAP. Just pop it in the freezer overnight, then pour your base onto the surface, working the mixture until ice cream forms. Your cream will freeze instantly. This machine can even make frozen margaritas! BUY NOW
