Does the ice cream bucket have to go in the freezer like the less expensive type? Why is this ice cream so much better than the $60 cuisinart?
491288
The only thing that goes in the freezer is the ice cream you create in the Breville. What I really like is not having to plan to freeze a bowl anymore. I just pull out the machine and add the ingredients. I do like to put the ice cream itself in the freezer for a bit after it's finished to firm a little more but I have served it directly from processing.
491289
This machine has a built in freezer and makes excellent ice cream with very little prep. We have had ours almost a year and have made many batches of delicious ice cream.
491290
This item has the compressor built in so you do not have to worry about freezing anything except the left over ice cream.
491291
No, this item has a built in compressor so you don't have to freeze bowls anymore.
491292
No, the bucket does not go to the freezer. This machine is like a freezer. The difference is that you don´t need to plan to freeze a bowl
1817342
One other thing. I returned the Whynter ice cream maker since it was not working properly. The better ones that I know of in the $200+ range are the Breville and Cuisinart compressor ice cream makers. Both have extensive reviews.
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
494251
The pail is aluminum, and freezes the ice cream fast. The length of time the mixture is in the pail is really not enough for me to worry about. We bought this so we can make our own without all the additives and make coconut milk ice cream as well. It makes great quality ice cream.
294079
No, the canister does not need to be frozen. Ice cream freezes perfectly during the churning process. Just keep adding ice and salt as the ice melts.
1250935
Tammy, I found the bucket on Amazon - Cuisinart ICE-30RFB 2-Quart Freezer Bowl, Stainless Steel and the price was under $40.00. Happy ice cream making.
1226143
Answer: YES. From the package instructions: "Transfer ice cream to a freezer-safe container and freeze, or serve straight from the Canister. Lid and Lid Cap are included for the option of storing the Canister in the freezer."
1461336
This machine is like a freezer and stays cold inside. The ice hopper stays full all the time with fresh ice. Rather than the ice freezing together in a lump at the bottom, the oldest ice (on the bottom) melts off and goes out the drain (maybe 5 gallons of water a week)
1135887
I can tell you this, there are three essential ingredients dairy, sugar, egg, the rest is all flavor. There are some techniques too so take some time to read about cooking...if it was as easy as dumping things into a bucket do you think it would cost $10/gal for good ice cream? P.S. ask the oldest cook you can find, they'll know.
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.
1157135
Since we have hurricanes down here in Houston and often lose power with them, I keep an ice 'chest', like a medium size Igloo, in my closest so it stays clean and ready for ice and food should I need it. When I receive my order of ice cream cones, I put them in the ice chest that is just sitting there empty most of the time. I close it up and they stay nice and fresh. I only take out one box at a time and I am always sure to close the open package well.
1777881
Yes, the removable cylinder needs to be placed in the freezer for at least 8 hours. Overnight is better! I am about to order a second freezer bowl so I can make a larger amount of ice cream while all the hopeful people stand around and watch! Great product, and you can tailor the ice cream to your taste!
2241487
You got a cold fridge! Not to me. But be careful not to fill your container to the brim, the ice cream can work its way into the lid. Don't try and take the lid apart: you will render it useless. Leaving you with a glorified bucket.
41882
My ice cream mixture is cold but not frozen or slushy. I turn it a couple of times every few minutes for about 15 minutes then it is ready. I have not had that problem. I turn it in both directions even though the directions say one direction.
96158
The blade should not turn until the freeze cycle is complete. (Then it may start turning with the canister and you should quickly transfer the thick frozen ice cream to containers). If the blade starts turning with the canister before it gets thick/freeze process, then something is not right with the machine. You should contact Cuisinart or maybe exchange the unit.
483872
No, on either salt or ice. You keep the bowl in the freezer and that is what freezes the cream.
294082
No, it doesnt. It just needs ice around the canister while youre making the ice cream. No pre - freezing the canister required.