10 best ice cream makers

Ice cream – a childhood favorite. Modern manufacturers offer a huge range of this delicious dessert for every taste, but real ice cream without preservatives is really difficult to find: manufacturers often replace dairy products for vegetable, and berries and fruit fillers for flavorings. For those who believe that “it used to be better and tastier,” there is a solution – a personal household ice cream maker. It will cook your favorite delicacy to your taste from the products that are in the kitchen. The device opens up possibilities for imagination and broadens the taste experience.

Ice cream machines can be divided into two groups: manual (mechanical) and semi-automatic/automatic. The first ones are not popular nowadays, because in order to cook a portion of dessert in them you need to rotate intensively the handle of the mechanism for more than half an hour. Automatic devices are in demand today. Expertology experts took a closer look at consumer demand for ice cream machines and ranked the top 5 models in the inexpensive and premium categories.

Best ice cream maker rating

The best automatic premium gelato machines

Premium class units operate fully automatically. They can be used to make many kinds of ice cream and sorbets with perfect consistency from natural products.

NEMOX TALENT GELATOSORBET

Rating: 4.9

The first in the ranking ice cream maker from the Italian brand NEMOX model TALENT GELATOSORBET. Besides plain ice cream, you can enjoy delicious Italian gelato, all sorts of fruit sorbets, healthy yogurt ice cream and granita desserts of different tastes.

For ease of use, the manufacturer has equipped the ice cream maker with two containers for the preparation – a non-removable for mixing the dessert for once and a removable bucket in which you can store whipped frozen dessert. By the way, it can be cooked up to 1,4 kg or 900 ml at a time in just 25 … 30 minutes, which is enough to treat a company of up to 10 people.

Double blade rotation and storage tank cooling system for perfectly smooth ice cream consistency without ice lumps. An interesting feature is the automatic regulation of the whipping speed with the addition of new ingredients. The disadvantages include the need for long freezing bowl in the freezer – up to 18 hours at a temperature of -18 ° C.

Advantages

• Reliable compressor;
• Perfect consistency of the finished product;
• Short cooking times of up to 30 minutes
• Recipe book;
• 2 large whipping bowls 1,5 l each;
• Extended warranty from the manufacturer 2 years;
• Moderate power consumption of 150 watts.

Disadvantages

• High price from 35000 rubles;
• Prolonged freezing of the bowl in the freezer.

Unold 48880

Rating: 4.8

Second place goes to the compressor unit with larger bowl volume. Its advanced capabilities help you make all kinds of delicious treats at home. The device is equipped with an ice cream storage function. It prevents it from melting, thanks to the cooling of the container with refrigerant down to -28°C. The timer allows setting time within the range of 10 to 60 minutes. At the end of the set range it beeps, indicating that the product is ready. The electronic display shows all the information the user needs.

Chrome-plated stainless steel housing looks stylish while protecting the inner workings from damage. Easy to remove products from the aluminium dishwasher-safe container.

Many customers appreciate the versatility of the model. It can be used for rapid cooling of drinks in bottles. I especially like the automatic freezing, which is activated immediately after preparation to avoid product melting. The working principle is immediately clear. If you have any problems, you can find all the information you need in the detailed instructions.

Advantages

• Extended functionality;
• Robust 2.5L metal bowl
• Durable, easy-to-clean cabinet;
• The option to store without putting it in the freezer;
• Precise electronic timer for up to 1 hour;
• Automatic cooking programs.

Disadvantages

• No faults detected.

ProfiCook PC-ICM 1091 N

Rating: 4.8

Bronze medalist – universal device for making various sweets: ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, yogurt. That is, its equipment allows you to make different types of treatment. It is not only freezing, but also heating and conventional blending. Built-in freezer whips raw ingredients at high speed. 1.3 kg of yogurt is produced in 8 hours. In one cycle comes out 1 kg of ice cream. The appliance is equipped with stable rubberized stops.

The German manufacturer has created a model that cooks ice cream both at home and for professional use, with no professional knowledge or skills required. Any user can quickly understand the settings. The compressor is designed for intensive loads. Ice cream production time is only 20-25 minutes. The stainless steel housing ensures that it retains its marketable appearance regardless of operating conditions.

Timer can be set for up to 1 hour in 1 minute increments. The power cord is long enough to install the unit in any location you choose. Any ingredients can be added during the blending process without turning off the device via the window in the transparent lid. Measuring jug and spoon for forming frozen balls are included in the set for convenience.

Advantages

• Professional mechanisms;
• Fast Cooking Time;
• Variety of product types;
• Cute silver body;
• Guaranteed long life.

Disadvantages

• Not detected.

Steba IC 150

Rating: 4.7

On the fourth line is the device, which does not require any preliminary preparation, and immediately after the settings are ready to work. Timer allows food to be cooked for any length of time with a maximum setting of 60 minutes. Housing is made of durable food-grade plastic. Stainless steel inlay serves as a practical and decorative element. Removable 1.5 L pan is easy to wash off food leftovers.

The LED display is clearly visible at night. During cooking, any ingredients can be added through the wide opening. The motor is almost silent. Model is equipped with an overheat protection function. Transparent lid makes it possible to observe the process. Rectangular-shaped device is stable and does not vibrate while stirring. It is very difficult to tip over.

Buyers give good marks to all ice cream maker features. They appreciate the safety and reliability, the high quality materials, the straightforward operation and maintenance. The device makes ice cream without flakes, airy and of uniform consistency. It retains its properties perfectly, does not change its texture in the freezer.

Advantages

• Professional build quality;
• Clear settings;
• Whipping until homogeneous texture;
• Motor protection system;
• Economical power consumption.

Disadvantages

• Not identified.

AND 3811

Rating: 4.6

First in the ranking of inexpensive: an ice cream maker, again from the Italian brand NEMOX, compact model DOLCE VITA 1.5. It is a unique device that can be used both as a device for making desserts and as a container for lowering the temperature of drinks in bottles, which is possible thanks to the automatic cooling system of the container.

The exterior of the ice cream maker is another one of its advantages. The black body or more expensive chrome-plated version with glossy, almost mirror-like surface. Can be used to serve and present the dessert you have made. All the more so because it is easy to carry, as the total weight of the unit is less than 2.8kg.

This machine is designed for 30 … 40-minute mixing of ice cream sundaes and sorbets up to 1400 ml or 900 gr. – optimal portion for a company of up to 10 people. The rotation of the blades is stable and even; the dessert is of a delicate consistency with no icy lumps at all.

Advantages

• Aesthetically pleasing exterior in black and chrome;
• The optimal price of 8000 rubles;
• The recipe book is included;
• Large 1.5 liter bowl for 900 gr. treats;
• Two-year warranty of the manufacturer (Italy);
• Ice cream making and bottle cooling functions;

Disadvantages

• The bowl needs to be frozen for 16-18 hours at -18°C;
• Glossy body is dirty, but easy to clean with a napkin.

Kitfort KT-1804

Rating: 4.5

Silver goes to the device that can make up to 1 kg of different kinds of ice cream at a time. Required time to mix the ingredients – up to 45 minutes depending on the selected recipe. Model is equipped with an aluminum bowl. It takes 8 hours in the freezer to freeze the refrigerant of the bowl. For those who have just decided to cook their own natural product, the manufacturer has offered many interesting recipes, placed in a colorful brochure.

Intuitive electronic control panel. You can set the time from 5 to 45 minutes, or the device will work in automatic mode, stirring the ingredients for 40 minutes. The digital panel shows the settings. When making dessert, any additional ingredients can be poured into the special opening: nuts, chocolate chips, berries. The set includes a spoon that will help you make neat balls and serve the table like in a cafe.

The reviews say that the device whipped products to a homogeneous mass, which does not form lumps. Ice cream and desserts are smooth and pliable. Both children and adults like the taste.

Advantages

• Short freezing of the bowl;
• The homogeneity of the resulting mixture;
• Reduced noise level;
• Easy and quick to clean
• Display of set time.

Disadvantages

• Not identified.

rincess 282605

Rating: 4.4

On the third position is the device with semi-automatic control, which combines a stylish design, compact size, high quality build and affordable price. Bowl with a capacity of 1.5 l is made of aluminum alloy. The mass of ready ice cream in one cycle is 800-900 grams. The device is equipped with LCD display and electronic timer. At the end of the set time a signal sounds. The safety system includes an overheat protection function.

The body is made of stainless steel. The design is sleek and stylish. The model allows for the preparation of various frozen desserts. Time varies from 25 to 40 minutes depending on the recipe. Noiseless drive. No strong vibrations while stirring the ingredients. Through the inspection window you can watch the process.

The device can be quickly disassembled and assembled. All parts are easy to clean without special detergents. Ice cream, sorbets and yoghurt come off the sides of the container very well. According to the reviews of the appliance is easy to manage children, there are no difficulties in the settings. The manual provides detailed explanations of the cooking steps.

Advantages

• Sleek appearance;
• Quick-release parts;
• Silent operation;
• For different types of desserts;
• Stable position.

Disadvantages

• Not identified.

Clatronic ICM 3650

Rating: 4.4

The next place in the rating of inexpensive ice cream machines goes to the model of the German brand Clatronic ICM 3650. This device assumes the preparation of two portions of ice cream of 250 grams at a time. Two 0.5-liter containers. They need to be frozen before use.

Ice cream maker control is very simple: the products are put in the bowl, turning the switch sets the timer to 45 minutes (actually 15-30 minutes is enough), during this time, the blades actively mix the ingredients. No buttons and screens.

The unique feature and advantage of the device is the ability to cook two different kinds of ice cream simultaneously. In addition, the model Clatronic ICM 3650 the lowest price in the ranking – about 3400 rubles, which makes it possible to buy almost everyone.

Advantages

• Two half-liter containers with double walls that accumulate cold;
• Low price from 3400 rubles;
• Rubberized feet for machine stability;
• Convenient mechanical control;
• Short kneading time – 15-30 minutes;
• Cooking two kinds of ice cream at the same time;
• Handles on cups;

Disadvantages

• Fully plastic body.

Steba IC20

Rating: 4.3

The following is an ice cream maker from the German-branded, Korean-built Steba IC20. This quality device with an ergonomic yet capacious bowl of 1.5 liters is suitable for making dessert portions weighing up to 900 grams in just 30 minutes – the time is set by a mechanical timer. The container is equipped with two lids: a transparent lid for adding products when mixing the ice cream and an additional lid that allows to store the dessert in the freezer. The spoon for shaping balls allows you to decorate your dessert beautifully before serving it to the table.

The advantage of ice cream maker – completely demountable design, which is easy to take care of. In addition, in spite of the Korean assembly, the users have no complaints about the quality of the device. Steba IC20 gets fifth place among budget ice cream makers because of the most modest functionality, while not the lowest price – from 5000 rubles.

Advantages

• Roomy 1.5 liter bowl;
• Fully collapsible construction;
• Compact body with a low weight of only 2.9 kg;
• Lid for storage and spoon for balls included;
• Short cooking time for desserts;
• Good quality plastic;

Disadvantages

• 1 year minimum guarantee