VillaWare V5100 Classic Ice Cream & Gelato Maker, Electric
Sep/0913
Review
Sleeker and more compact than many models on the market, the VillaWare electric ice cream maker turns out a quart of creamy frozen confection in just 25 minutes. The machine can be used for ice cream, gelato, sherbet, sorbet, or frozen drinks, and its operation is simple since the insulated bowl is designed for pre-freezing and even temperature distribution. Simply place the bowl on top of the base, add ingredients, position the cover, and turn on power. A basic switch offers both low and high speeds, ideal for hard and soft ice cream, respectively. Used together–first low then high–the settings help blend ingredients before stirring them until frozen. Sturdily constructed, the ice cream maker features a circular base with manageable weight and stainless-steel housing. The motorized drive is powerful and quiet, and the skid-free underside keeps operation stable. VillaWare?s 1-quart freezer bowl is markedly well-made with double-insulated construction. Complet (more…)
Cuisinart ICE-25 Classic Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker
Jul/0913
Review
Chilly and rich desserts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet seem all the more special when they are made in a home kitchen. While this Cuisinart frozen dessert maker is designed to look like the old-fashioned models that require plenty of rock salt and ice and need to be hand cranked, it is actually completely automatic for ease of use and less waiting. The ice cream maker’s base is shaped like a bucket, complete with a carrying handle. The freezer bowl and mixing arm fit within the base and are both removable for cleaning. The transparent locking lid lets cooks watch the maker in action and has an open spout for loading milk, eggs, sugar, and other fresh ingredients right into the freezer bowl without spilling them all over the counter. With a flip of the power switch, the arm starts mixing and properly aerating the ingredients for perfect results every time. Little extras, such as nuts, chocolate chips, or chunks of fruit can be added during the mixing cycle (more…)
Cuisinart ICE-25BC Classic Frozen-Yogurt, Ice-Cream, and Sorbet Maker, Brushed Chrome
Jun/0912
Fully automatic, this easy-to-use appliance makes 1-1/2 quarts of frozen dessert in as little as 20 minutes–no chemicals, salt, or ice required. Simply add fresh ingredients and flip the switch. Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, and fun frozen drinks come out smooth and delicious. The unit’s double-insulated freezer bowl ensures fast operation, while its transparent lid with a large spout allows for viewing inside contents and adding a variety of favorite ingredients. Even more, the mixing paddle and freezer bowl remove easily for quick cleanup. An instruction book and recipe book are included. The frozen-dessert maker measures 9-3/4 by 8 by 11-1/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.
The traditional styling of the Cuisinart Classic Frozen Yogurt-Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker will put a smile on every ice cream lover’s face. Fully automatic, this frozen dessert maker requires only the additional of fresh ingredients and the flip of a switch to make 1 1/2 (more…)
