Everything You Need to Know About Buying an Ice Cream Maker
As we quickly approach Summer, outfitting your kitchen with an ice cream maker could be the best move you’ll make this year.
The first questions you’ll probably ask yourself are, how do I choose an ice cream maker? Are ice cream makers worth having?
With our guide you’ll be able to find yourself the best ice cream maker suited for your needs and how they'll change your culinary hosting skills.
Are Ice Cream Makers Worth Having?
Listed below are, what we believe, the benefits of owning your own ice cream and gelato maker.
High Quality & Fresh Ingredients
By making your own ice cream, you have complete control over where to source your ingredients and you can buy them fresh from your local market or greengrocers.
You have the ability to avoid artificial additives, preservatives, and excessive sugar or fat content commonly found in store-bought ice creams, and we can all agree that ice cream tastes the best when freshly made.
You can even tailor the ingredients to suit specific dietary requirements! Gluten free, dairy free and sugar free.
Customisation & Creativity
What's better than making the ice cream flavours and combinations you've always dreamed of but never been able to find?
You can make it an after dinner game with the family, creating unique and personalised flavours for everyone to try and enjoy, it also provides an opportunity to get creative with colourings, mix-ins, and toppings.
Elevate your dinner parties by creating tailored flavours per guest or making one large tub of your very own favourite flavour for all to share.
Cost Saving & Value for Money
Even though the initial cost of an ice cream machine is high, the cost you save in the long run compared to that of store-bought ice cream is far less for the quality of the finished ice cream and the convenience of purchasing in store or online.
Also, the average ice cream machine only costs around £0.52p* per year to run! So rest assured it rack up any additional costs on your energy bills.
Remember, while ice cream makers offer numerous benefits, it's essential to follow proper instructions and guidelines for safe and effective usage.
What Ice Cream Maker Is Right For Me?
So now you've decided to purchase an ice cream maker the second question is, which one is right for me?
Here we list our products that we sell and their benefits so you can decide.
Magimix Le Glacier 1.1 Ice Cream Maker
Easy to use, this Magimix ice cream or sorbet maker allows you to make delicious (and healthier!) ice cream quickly and with the minimum of effort. Coming with a doubled walled mixing bowl that you need to freeze overnight, you simply add your mixture to the bowl and insert the paddle and up to 30 minutes later you have your own home made ice cream!
Features:
- One Button Function
- Makes 1.5 Pints of Ice Cream
- Large Feed Tube for Ease of Pouring In Ingredients
- Makes Ice Cream in Just 30 Minutes
- Stainless Steel Bowl
- Bowl Requires Pre Freeze 8-12 Hours
- Size: H230 x L170 x D170mm
- Weight: 2.8kg
- Easy to Clean
- 3 Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee
Cuisinart Iced Dessert Maker
Coming with both a ice cream and fresh fruit paddle, the Cuisinart iced dessert maker is the perfect tool to create delicious homemade ice creams, sorbets and freeze yoghurts with. Easy to use; just simply place the bowl in the freezer overnight (or leave it in there until required) and when ready add your ingredients then switch on and in as little as 25 minutes your frozen dessert will be ready!
Features:
- Ice Cream Paddle
- Fresh Fruit Paddle
- Pre-Freeze Bowl
- Capacity: 1.4L
- Dishwasher Safe Parts
- 5 Year Guarantee
Cuisinart Ice Cream & Gelato Professional Maker
Bringing delicious homemade ice creams, gelatos, sorbets and frozen yogurts to your home with the minimum of effort, the Cuisinart ice cream & gelato maker is a must have for any home cook or baker! Coming with an instant freeze bowl, which means you do not need to the bowl in the freezer overnight, this convenient ice cream maker allows you to make batch after batch without fuss!
Features:
- Ice Cream Paddle
- Gelato Paddle
- Instant Freeze Bowl Capacity: 1.5L
- Easy Lock Lid
- Professional Compressor System (No need to freeze the bowl!)
- Keep Cool Feature
- Easy to Clean
- Recipe Book
- 5 Year Guarantee
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*price and rate correct as of June 2022 - source: https://www.uswitch.com/gas-electricity/guides/which-appliances-use-the-most-energy/