Does this product make hard ice cream as well as soft serve?
1091507
No. We have been using it since December 2013 when we got it. We have probably used it 10 times. It is only a soft serve. No matter what we have done, it has never came out as a hard ice cream. We make ours and put it in the freezer overnight, and it's been fine. Not so rock hard we couldn't get it out of the bowl. It's hard, but nice. Lately that's what we have been doing. Letting the kids make it and putting it in the freezer overnight and eating it the next day. It's never gotten too hard for us and had to be softened before we could eat it. My kids still really like making the ice cream.
1091508
It does not get hard in the ice cream maker, but I think you could put it in the freezer for a while if you wanted it to be harder. In my experience, once put in the freezer for too long (as in overnight) though it can get too hard and has to be softened.
1091509
Neither. It makes a smoothie texture frozen desert, but you'd be lucky to get anything close soft serve. it's more of a shake mixer. It'll chill the ingredients, but it still needs to be frozen for a few hours inside a freezer for soft serve. Overnight for a hard ice cream. If this isn't what you expected, then this might be better: Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker
725814
Hi, To date we have only used it for ice cream; so, I cannot answer your question. Excellent product - I'm sure it would make good sherbet and gelato - check reviews as to those usages.
1453790
China, where else? Unit appears to be underpowered. While the manual indicates the machine can make ice cream or sorbet in 20 or 30 minutes, figure on more like an hour, and then mix is still a bit too soft.
1592439
Yes . Just follow the recipe. If it's ice cream, sherbet, sorbet...whatever. Makes awesome ice cream. One if my favorites is fresh peach!
604798
The cream is more like heavy whipping cream so it would depend on the recipe but I do use it a lot. Just keep in mind it has more fat and almost no water.
1764463
I have had none of the problems reported here. I have made several flavors of ice cream and they have come out great. I have even added ingredients such as cherries when I made Chocolate ice cream. I believe the key to success is to make sure the ingredients are very cold when put into the frozen bowl. You do have to hold the lid down for the first few minutes until the mixer is moving smoothly, but then it works perfectly. It has to be eaten right after making the ice cream. I have never put it back into the freezer for later so I don't know how that works. Good luck if you try again.
1819526
I have never tried to make whip cream with this product. It is pretty dense so idk. It is very yummy though. I have added it to smoothies and shakes. Sometimes I just eat it with a spoon :)
402380
I don't know but if it makes yogurt you should be able to make soft cheese . It's whole milk sooooooooo. I've used pasteurized goats milk to make soft cheese but honestly never made hard cheese, not patient enough . If anyone has hope they print it here. Just did a web search and this link has the answer . http://www.cheesemaking.com/store/pg/239-FAQ-Cheesemaking-and-Milk.html#Anchor-DRY-23240
563232
Yes the machine does make fluffy or dense ice cream/gelato.It really depends on the mixture that you put inside it to freeze.We have made both and they have both turned out great.Hope this helps.Only complaint about this product and this is not really anything to worry about, but the bowl could be bigger as the amount it produces does not last long in our house but apart from buying one of the super sized industrial models, this is the only machine that is available for the consumer that is heads above all the competition.Happy New Year. Yes the machine does make fluffy or dense ice cream/gelato.It really depends on the mixture that you put inside it to freeze.We have made both and they have both turned out great.Hope this helps.Only complaint about this product and this is not really anything to worry about, but the bowl could be bigger as the amount it produces does not last long in our house but apart from buying one of the super sized industrial models, this is the only machine that is available for the consumer that is heads above all the competition.Happy New... » Read More Yes the machine does make fluffy or dense ice cream/gelato.It really depends on the mixture that you put inside it to freeze.We have made both and they have both turned out great.Hope this helps.Only complaint about this product and this is not really anything to worry about, but the bowl could be bigger as the amount it produces does not last long in our house but apart from buying one of the super sized industrial models, this is the only machine that is available for the consumer that is heads above all the competition.Happy New Year. « Show Less
2284931
No you just mix the ice cream recipe of your choice then place it in the dessert maker. I ordered the Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream book it has easy good recipes. You then let the maker churn for about 30 minutes. At this point it is still soft ice cream. I put it in the freezer for a few hours then it's great.
2252560
The texture doesn't seem to get harder than softserve from the machine (unfortunately) You can freeze it in a tupperware in the freezer if you like the hand-dipped style texture. I find overchurning the mixture lets the ice cream turn back into "soup" as the bowl gives up all its chill, so maybe stop it at 20 or 25 minutes rather than waiting 30.
646114
I've been using store bought ice, it takes about half a bag to turn a quart of ingredients into ice cream. Better to make a few batches in advance if you're using trays!
1113461
I don't think so, it has a specific indent on the bottom that holds it in the machine that spins it. I suppose you could use a mixer to turn the ice cream, but it would take a very long time and wouldn't mix slowly enough. Worth it to get the whole thing, it's only like $75 and includes the freezer bowl. Put the stuff in, set it and forget it!
1344055
Hi there,I use the cuisinart ice 100 frequently to make all kinds of ice cream. I have found that the less I fill the bucket the harder the ice cream comes out, however it never stays too hard because it gets soft very quickly at room temperature. To answer your question, it has been my experience that if you put your freshly made ice cream in a sealed container and then in the freezer, it will harden and behave more closely to store bought ice cream. However, I did notice some 'icing' if I refroze and refroze again.Edit- the responses below also make excellent points. The ingredients and recipe you use, may also be a factor. Hope this was helpful.EMP Hi there,I use the cuisinart ice 100 frequently to make all kinds of ice cream. I have found that the less I fill the bucket the harder the ice cream comes out, however it never stays too hard because it gets soft very quickly at room temperature. To answer your question, it has been my experience that if you put your freshly made ice cream in a sealed container and then in the freezer, it will harden and behave more closely to store bought ice cream. However, I did notice some 'icing' if I refroze and refroze again.Edit- the responses below also make excellent... » Read More Hi there,I use the cuisinart ice 100 frequently to make all kinds of ice cream. I have found that the less I fill the bucket the harder the ice cream comes out, however it never stays too hard because it gets soft very quickly at room temperature. To answer your question, it has been my experience that if you put your freshly made ice cream in a sealed container and then in the freezer, it will harden and behave more closely to store bought ice cream. However, I did notice some 'icing' if I refroze and refroze again.Edit- the responses below also make excellent points. The ingredients and recipe you use, may also be a factor. Hope this was helpful.EMP « Show Less
139696
no if it gets to hard it well break the mixer, 60 mins should make soft ice cream, if you want a thicker add more cream to your mix, and less milk
1360719
You shouldn't have a problem! You have to freeze the bowl for 12-14 hours first. You wait until you are just ready to make it then take it out of the freezer. The recipes say that once it churns you can eat right then as a "soft serve" ice cream but I still find it too soft. After being in the freezer an hour or so it's perfect. This is a great addition to my mixer and I'm really glad I bought it/
376469
I'm not sure about "rock hard", but mine was very solid. I personally don't like this. It doesn't pour like the other honey unless you microwave some and, to me, it just doesn't taste the same. I won't be buying it again.