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Others stood out for their budget-friendly price points, soft-serve capabilities, and compatibility with KitchenAids.
It has a small capacity so it may not be a good choice for large families.
During our testing, this machine exceeded our expectations on all fronts.
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We were pleasantly surprised at the consistency of the ice cream it producesevery batch we made was on point.
Our sorbet turned out incredible, toofirm without any ice or chunks.
Even after sitting in the freezer for two hours, there was minimal crystallization on our sorbet.
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Plus, the Ninja Creami is very beginner-friendly as the buttons are very self-explanatory.
It also has helpful buttons to fix texture issues that other ice cream makers we tested didn’t have.
In terms of size, we found that this ice cream maker wasnt too obtrusive.
One thing to note is that its quite noisy.
|Dimensions:12.01 x 8.4 x 16.6 in.
Its messy to use.
Even though its big, it should be able to fit comfortably on most kitchen countertops.
However, the texture seriously improved after two hours in the freezer.
|Dimensions:12 x 12 x 16 in.
The parts are not dishwasher-safe.
(But you have to freeze the bowl for 24 hours in advance.)
Our only issue was that the ice cream was pretty stiff to handle at first.
Just remember to wash the freezer bowl by hand, as it is not dishwasher-safe.
Maximum Yield:3/4 C. |Dimensions:11 x 11 x 2 in.
Its very expensive and does not have a special setting for plant-based ice cream.
But this compressor ice cream maker really shined in our second taste test.
Theres also a manual mode for those whod rather have even more flexibility.
We appreciate that it comes with a recipe book, but we wish it had non-dairy ice cream recipes.
(There werent any specific non-dairy ice cream tweaks on the machine, either.)
|Dimensions:7.2 x 16.2 x 10.7 in.
It doesnt make traditional dairy ice cream.
The consistency was surprisingly thick and creamy.
However, all parts can be tossed in the dishwasher, which is a major plus.
But if you want real dairy ice cream, youll be better off with another machine from our list.
Maximum Yield:N/A |Dimensions:6.15 x 7.52 x 13.78 in.
It took us a lot longer to get the right consistency than the recommended 2030 minutes.
Instead of scooping it, we had to pour it inside our storage containers.
Our sorbet results were much better, though.
|Dimensions:9 x 11 x 7 in.
pints of ice cream and sorbet while testing these machines.
Others had bowls or plates that needed to go in the freezer the day before.
(Its a tough job, but someone has to do it.)
We paid close attention to the consistency of the ice cream/sorbet and how easy it was to scoop.
We also took note of the flavor, texture, and incorporation of mix-in toppings.
Theyre easy to operate and typically have options for you to make sorbet, gelato, and frozen yogurt.
But after that, it’s possible for you to whip your favorite ice cream in minutes.
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But, like regular ice cream makers, these models still use electric motors and paddles.
Compressor ice cream makersstand out for their efficiency.
They can also be used to make other tasty treats like gelatos and sorbets.
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If you prefer lots of features, we recommendBrevilles The Smart Scoop.
However, we found that simple machines can make tasty ice cream, too.
This will allow you to quickly whip up a batch, he says.
Some older machines will require you to pre-freeze the bowl, which can take up to 12 hours!
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This article was written byNoradila Hepburn, a writer forReal Simple.
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