Best ice cream makers 2021

You're a few churns away from the creamy-soft texture of homemade frozen treats with this little machine by Cuisinart. The ice cream journey begins with the double-insulated freezer bowl, which must be frozen for at least 16 hours to begin whipping up delicious creations. The freezer bowl sits in the motorized base where the aerating mixing paddle gives your treat its desired consistency. The addition of the spouted lid will help you add delicious treats like chocolate, peanuts, and more. This machine creates 1.5 quarts of ice cream within 20 short minutes.

If you're looking for a machine that makes ice cream by the bucket, this hefty model churns-up four yummy quarts. With a wooden design, this ice cream maker has a vintage appeal. Its paneled bucket style has an aluminum canister, where the ingredients to your fave ice cream, fro-yo, or gelato go. The ingredient-filled canister, once insulated with a layer of ice and salt, is churned to perfection by the motorized paddle. Ice cream will be created in about 30 minutes.

Churn up a cup at a time with this personal ice cream maker. Its compact design features a cooling bowl that holds 1.6 cups of the good stuff once it's chilled overnight. When the bowl is sufficiently chilled, it's ready for the ice cream concoction and a little churn with the handy push-button mixer. Ice cream will be ready to enjoy in about 30 minutes. This little machine's convenient handled design and included spoon makes it great for indulging anywhere.

For a more minimalist option that's not tied to electricity, the Sweet Spot option by Chef'n is a great choice. This ice cream maker is an innovative freezable pan. It measures 11.38 inches and is ready to create ice cream after it's frozen for 24 hours. The fast-freeze surface will turn your yummy chilled mixture into ice cream in 15-20 seconds. Using the included scoops, the ice cream can be molded until it's completely solid. From there, you can mix in treats and even serve it rolled.