Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Cuisinart ICE-50BC Supreme Ice Cream Maker
Customer Review: Makes terrific Ice Cream!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have thoroughly enjoyed using this Ice Cream maker!!! It's very simple to use and I don't have to worry about forgetting to put something in the freezer beforehand or fool with salt and ice. I've used many different types and this one is by far the easiest to use and makes great ice cream. We've been experimenting with different recipes (from books and the internet). I would highly recommend this unit. (I had read it was pretty noisy but I don't find it that bad.....I bought a soy milk maker some years ago and it will run you out of the house with it's noise.)Customer Review: it works but its noisy!
Summary: 4 Stars
it does what I wanted it to do, I can make ice cream without pre-planning a day in advance. I do not use it as much as I thought because of the noise.Customer Review: Nice but not great
Summary: 4 Stars
I have been searching for a good ice cream maker for a while. The self compressor model was interesting and saved me from freezer bowl hell or salt and ice struggles. On the whole I am extremely satisifed with the Cuisinart. I have been able to make wonderful sorbet, terrific ice cream and delicious mixed drinks. The only negative is the noise. It is the loudest appliance I have in the kitchen. It can become extremely annoying. Hopefully the engineers at Cuisinart will fix this problem in future models. Despite this drawback I would purchse it again.Customer Review: Lives up to the Cuisinart name!
Summary: 4 Stars
My only problem with this appliance is that it is so noisy. I am enjoying making "healthy" frozen delights that I will especially enjoy this summer. The quality of this product stands out and I keep it on my counter.Customer Review: Pros and Cons
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought this machine after my Lello Gelato Junior quit working after a year. I had only made about 12 batches of ice cream with the Lello when it quit. After trying to get the Lello fixed and discovering that I would have to ship it back to New York from California, the shipping costs alone made fixing it out of the question. I bought the Cuisinart because it has a 3 year warranty and I can get it fixed locally or return it to the store if it breaks. It is lighter than the Lello and the paddle motor is very light. I don't know if that is good or bad. The machine is very loud, much louder than the Lello. It can be annoying so I solved the problem by placing the entire unit in one of my lower kitchen cupboards that is fitted with one of those pull out shelves. I can pull out the shelf with the unit on it, pour in my mix, attach an extension cord to the plug and turn it on. I can then shut the cupboard door to muffle the noise. I also don't have to pick it up to use it. The ice cream produced is as good as the Lello's. Your ice cream will only be as good as your mix so it may take many attempts to find the right recipe. Cooked recipes are the best textured. Some recipes have too much cream and are greasy on the tongue, so it is really a matter of personal taste. Remember your ice cream will never be like store bought. it will be a soft serve consistency and if put in the freezer can get rock hard after a long time. Ice cream is best if eaten a couple of hours after it has been in the freezer. Be sure the container is absolutely dry before placing it in the freezer unit because it will freeze to the unit and will have to wait untill it defrosts before removing the container. I gave it 4 stars only because of the noise factor.