Top 10 best ice cream makers for home

With the help of such a device as an ice cream maker, you can prepare not only a tasty, but also a very useful product, since it will not contain various kinds of dyes and flavors. Homemade ice cream compares favorably with those sold in stores.

However, choosing the right ice cream maker is not as easy as it might seem. First of all, there are quite a lot of such equipment in household appliance stores, so it is quite easy to get confused in the available assortment. To prevent this from happening to you, we decided to dedicate our today’s review to the best ice cream makers of 2019. Before we begin to consider the performance characteristics of each model, let’s take a closer look at what you need to pay attention to when buying this equipment.

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What factors are important when choosing an ice cream maker?

An ice cream maker, which is also called a freezer, is a fairly compact device that includes a bowl for products and a whorl that mixes them. The overall dimensions of the device are small, so it can easily fit even in a small kitchen. Recently, more and more people take such a product with them to the country. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get homemade ice cream.

There are several types of designs: ice cream makers are mechanical, electric compressor and semi-automatic. The principle of operation is that the whorl continuously and evenly mixes the products placed in the bowl, achieving the most homogeneous mass, in which there will be no ice and lumps. These products can also be used to prepare other dishes — yoghurts, smoothies, popsicles.

The bowls in which the products are mixed are made of stainless food steel or plastic. The first material is the most preferred, as it is absolutely hygienic and completely safe in terms of operation. The fact is that microcracks can form on the plastic bowl, where bacteria multiply. Nothing like this should be allowed, since this container is in direct contact with food, but plastic is much cheaper than steel.

A mechanical ice cream maker requires the direct participation of the user. First of all, you need to put the bowl to cool in the freezer — this will take at least 12 hours. After that, the products are put into it and mixed for 45-50 minutes, and once every two or three minutes it will be necessary to scroll the handle, performing the function of a mixer. This design is already outdated, and besides, it is not very convenient. The cooler here is ice mixed with coarse salt.

The bowl for the semi-automatic ice cream maker will always be in the freezer. It will fit only one serving of ice cream, which will be prepared for about a day. However, here the participation of the user is minimal: you only have to press a button, after which the portion will be prepared for about 30 minutes. The compressor model is the most modern, besides, the bowl will not need pre-cooling — the device itself will bring it to the required temperature.

When choosing a device, be sure to pay attention to the volume of the bowl — the larger the family, the larger this indicator should be. Today on sale you can find products with a volume of up to 15 liters. In terms of power, this equipment is not too expensive — semi-automatic products consume no more than 35 W of energy, and automatic ones up to 200 W, mechanical ones do not need electricity at all. Not too long ago, products appeared on sale that, due to their compact size, can also be powered by batteries.

When compiling our ranking of the best ice cream parlors of the year, we took into account all these points, and were also guided by user reviews, as well as value for money. We tried to collect as much information as possible on each of the models so that you can appreciate the pros and cons and decide whether it suits you or better to look for something else. Now let’s analyze the performance of each ice cream maker.

Nemox Dolce Vita

Another non-compressor household-type ice cream maker. It has a double bowl, the outer side of which is made of high-quality plastic, resistant to temperature changes, inside it is made of stainless steel, carefully polished to a mirror finish. The product has an attractive appearance, it is easy to clean, hygienic in terms of use. The bowl is not subject to scratches. The plastic transparent lid has a wide and rather convenient opening for adding the rest of the ingredients. As in other cases, the bowl is pre-placed in the freezer and kept for at least 8 hours at a temperature of -18 degrees and below.

It is worth noting that only a washed and thoroughly dried bowl should be placed in the freezer. If water remains on it, it will later turn into ice, which will prevent the lid from closing. As a result, this will lead to the fact that the engine start blocking cannot be removed. First, the ice cream maker is completely assembled, the motor is turned on, and everything you need is poured through the holes. The device has a very elegant design, and even the bowl itself. It can be placed on the table in the form of a container for cooling drinks or for ice. It is able to maintain a temperature of -10 degrees for 2 hours or even more.

Advantages

• Works absolutely silently;
• Motor power is 15W;
• The volume of the bowl is 1.5 liters;
• The optimum ratio of price and quality;
• All surfaces are resistant to damage.

Flaws

• Not too long power cord.

BRAND 3811

We present to your judgment the first compressor model in our review of the best ice cream makers of the year, which is able to prepare tender and soft ice cream with little or no human intervention. The user only needs to download all the products and click on the start button of the device. The maximum mass of ready-made ice cream is 1 kg — this amount is quite enough for a family of four to five people. The device has a very high power — it consumes as much as 220 watts. On the front panel of the equipment there is a liquid crystal display, which will display all the information necessary for the user, including error messages.

The freezer compartment here has double walls, the body is carefully insulated, so it will not be possible to freeze your fingers or palms when working with this equipment. The design is equipped with rubberized legs, the case is made of high-quality plastic, it looks very stylish. It is able to fit into the interior of any kitchen. In terms of overall dimensions, an ice cream maker is similar to a multicooker. The unit is quite heavy — its mass is as much as 11 kg.

Advantages

• There is no need to pre-freeze the bowl;
• Long service life;
• High quality workmanship and assembly;
• Fully automatic mode for preparing ice cream and other dishes.

Flaws

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Gemlux GL-ICM503

This is a fairly large freezer, which is characterized by fully automatic preparation of ice cream and other products. At the same time, it has a very high work efficiency — instead of the 60 minutes declared by the manufacturer, the ice cream is ready in just 40-45 minutes. The power of the product is quite high — 150 W, the engine is equipped with overheating protection, it freezes very well. The same can be said about the quality of product mixing. Despite the high level of product power, the unit operates quite quietly — about the same as a kitchen hood. There is a lot of ready-made ice cream.

The case is made of stainless steel, which will retain its original appearance for a long time, it does not leave fingerprints and does not accumulate various kinds of pollution. The power cord is long enough, so you can place the product at a decent distance from the outlet. The front panel has a touch-sensitive liquid crystal display, which is used not only to display the necessary information, but also to control the device. The bowl is made from food grade aluminium. In general, the design is of excellent build quality, easily withstands decent physical exertion, while the appearance does not deteriorate at all.

Advantages

• Very handy and light ice cream bowl;
• You can cook a large amount at one time;
• The minimum amount of time is spent on cooking one portion;
• There is a touch screen;
• High power product;
• There is a timer;
• Works almost silently.

Flaws

• Decent overall dimensions;
• Quite expensive.

Gemlux GL-ICM507

A very interesting design, in which everything is at a very high level, from design to functionality. There are three operating modes: ice cream preparation (products are mixed and frozen, this process takes about 60 minutes — during this time the ice cream is completely cooked and freezes well), only cooling and one mixing. This freezer can be used not only at home, but also in small cafes and restaurants with a small number of visitors. The device can be used to prepare soft and hard ice cream, sherbet, chilled and frozen yogurt and other similar desserts.

The control here is entirely electronic, carried out using a touch-sensitive liquid crystal display. A removable aluminum tank with a non-stick coating is supplied with the device. The stirrer is removable — it is very easy to wash it if necessary. In one working cycle, it is possible to prepare about 2 kg of ice cream — this amount will be quite enough for a large company. The temperature of the finished ice cream is about -10 degrees. If necessary, it can be kept in the freezer for a while. The freezer consumes little electricity, practically does not make noise. The case is made of high-quality stainless steel, which gives the product an additional style.

Advantages

• Works silently;
• Attractive appearance;
• Electronic control;
• You can cook a decent amount of ice cream at a time — enough for a large family or company;
• High power equipment — 200 watts.

Flaws

• The device has a decent mass: it will be problematic to move it from one place to another;
• It is expensive compared to devices without compressors.

Nemox Talent Gelato&Sorbet

In terms of the functional part, this unit is really the best ice cream maker. Approximately the same can be said about the design and build quality of the device — all this fully justifies the very high cost of this Italian-made equipment. Everything is prepared quite quickly — in just half an hour of the model’s work, you can get from eight to ten servings, regardless of the type of product: ice cream or gelato, as well as yogurt. A removable bucket is supplied with the device, where you can prepare chilled desserts and store them in the refrigerator. In addition, the model is equipped with a capacious bowl, the volume of which is one and a half liters. It is made from food grade stainless steel.

The taste of the finished product is simply excellent. According to the manufacturer, this can be achieved thanks to an innovative and patented blade rotation system. It has a double rotational effect. Although the power of the freezer is far from the highest — 150 W, however, it is quite enough for the high-quality operation of the product. The design is original and bright, the device will best fit into the interior of the kitchen, made in the most modern spirit. It is quite easy to clean the device from food residues. The texture of the finished ice cream is creamy. The product is well suited for both home and professional use.

Advantages

• Amazing workmanship;
• Extended functionality;
• Convenient to use;
• Good power level.

Flaws

• Expensive product.

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