Especially for those with a sweet tooth, we learned about the best ice cream makers for home in 2022 and made a rating of the most interesting models
The best ice cream makers for home. Photo: shutterstock.com
Ice cream is the best treat in the hot summer. And you don’t have to go anywhere to taste it. You can prepare a cooling dessert right in your kitchen! Let’s talk about the best ice cream makers for home in 2022. The choice is good, the main thing is to make it right.
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1. BRAND 3811
BRAND 3811. Photo: yandex.market.ru
With the Brand 3811 ice cream maker, the manufacturer assures, you will get to know the taste of real homemade ice cream, the composition of which does not have incomprehensible components. With natural ingredients on hand, you can prepare a cold treat that will differ not only in excellent taste, but also in benefits for the body. The Brand 3811 features a simple interface and a cooking time control system with which you can prepare any delicacy without regard to the recipe. The ice cream maker can make sorbet, popsicles, yogurt and many other frozen desserts. Select the desired operating mode on the built-in display, and the ice cream maker will prepare any delicacy no worse than in a restaurant. The set includes a handy spoon for applying dessert and a measuring cup for liquid ingredients.
This automatic no-compressor ice cream maker has a sealed double-walled bowl. Within 20–30 minutes you can make ice cream or sorbet for 6–8 people. The manufacturer of the unit says that the lid of the ice cream maker is made of green transparent plastic and a white motor block. Using this ice cream maker you can please yourself and your loved ones with excellent homemade ice cream, refreshing fruit sorbet or unforgettable yoghurt ice cream. The ice cream bowl is ideal for instantly chilling any type of beverage. After pre-cooling, the ice cream bowl keeps the temperature from ‑10°C for 2 hours. The stainless steel inner bowl is hygienic, durable and virtually scratch-proof.
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Characteristics
Control
semi-automatic; compressor
bowl volume
1.1 l
Power
15 W
Housing material
plastic
Number of bowls
one
The weight
2.60 kg
Pros and cons
Cooks well, volume
Power
3. Steba IC 180
Steba IC 180. Photo: yandex.market.ru
This expensive Steba IC 180 compressor automatic ice cream maker is a great helper for making delicious ice cream, and also has the ability to make yogurt. According to the information from the manufacturer, the ice cream maker has 3 programs (ice cream, cooling, mixing). The liquid crystal display shows the selected mode and the temperature in the container. There is also a transparent lid with a hole for adding products. For your convenience, the model has a timer for 60 minutes.
Characteristics
Control
automatic
bowl volume
2 l
Power
180 W
Housing material
metal
Number of bowls
one
Dimensions
42.5×28.5×26 cm
The weight
11.8 kg
additional characteristics
display; timer
Pros and cons
Clear design, quality workmanship
Expensive
4. BORK E801
BORK E801. Photo: yandex.market.ru
While this expensive appliance is running, you can easily add additional ingredients: chocolate chips, fresh fruit, jam, jam or juice to create a unique ice cream flavor. The ice cream maker will tell you with a beep when to add the ingredients. Here it is also necessary to note the PRE-COOL pre-cooling function and the KEEP COOL technology to keep the product cool for up to three hours. Additional ingredients (jam, fruit, jam or chocolate chips) are added through a special window. In general, the functionality here is enviable.
Characteristics
Type of
sorbet box
Control
automatic; compressor
bowl volume
1.4 l
Power
200 W
Housing material
metal
bowl material
metal
Number of bowls
one
Dimensions
41x28x24 cm
The weight
13.6 kg
additional characteristics
display; timer; signal about the end of work; automatic shutdown
Pros and cons
power, functionality
Very expensive
5. Rommelsbacher IM 12
Rommelsbacher IM 12. Photo: yandex.market.ru
This model will allow you to make ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and fruit ice (slush ice). Among the features here is a removable engine block. LCD display with backlight. Timer for 40 minutes. The lid is convenient — with a hole for adding ingredients. Removable freezer bowl holds 1.5 liters. Removable stirrer adds convenience. For safety — protection against overheating. Includes: ice cream scoop and bowl lid.
Characteristics
Type of
sorbet box
Control
semi-automatic
bowl volume
1.5 l
Power
12 W
Housing material
metal
Number of bowls
one
additional characteristics
display; timer; spoon included
Pros and cons
Quiet operation, design
Bowl pre-cooling required
6. Kitfort KT-1804
Kitfort KT-1804. Photo: yandex.market.ru
The Kitfort KT-1804 ice cream maker in a stylish metal case is able to cook up to 1 kg of delicacies loved by children and adults at a time. For this, the device has a power of 12 W and a special operating system. A small device (21×24 cm) with a rounded body has a simple push-button control. The manufacturer claims that the user only needs to place the necessary ingredients inside the bowl, and in 20 minutes a delicious dessert will be ready. Ice cream maker Kitfort KT-1804 keeps cold for 45 minutes.
— With the help of the Clatronic ICM 3581 ice cream maker, you can easily master the preparation of cold desserts at home. A well-thought-out design and a simple interface will help to become an excellent cook not only for an adult, but also for a child, the manufacturer writes in the description.
A convenient opening in the lid of the device will help you add ingredients without spilling them on the table and body of the ice cream maker. The volume of the tank of this technique will allow the chef to produce up to 1 kg of delicious chilled dessert at a time. The bottom of the Clatronic ICM 3581 is equipped with rubberized inserts that prevent it from slipping on the surface. The design of the ice cream maker involves many removable parts, so Clatronic ICM 3581 can be easily washed from dessert residues after it has been prepared.
Characteristics
Type of
sorbet box
Control
semi-automatic
bowl volume
1 l
Power
12 W
Housing material
plastic
Number of bowls
one
Dimensions
21x21x23 cm
The weight
2.3 kg
Pros and cons
Easy to use, quality materials
A lot of frozen mass remains at the bottom
8. Gemlux GL-ICM1512
Gemlux GL-ICM1512. Photo: yandex.market.ru
This ice cream maker is a bowl with double walls and a bottom, the space between which is filled with a liquid with a high heat capacity, and a lid with a motor that drives a nozzle for mixing ingredients. The lower part of the appliance is placed first in the freezer, where it is cooled, and then filled with products according to the recipe. After turning on the device, mixing starts. GEMLUX GL-ICM1512 works by default for 20 minutes, but the time can be increased to 40. The lid has a transparent window through which you can observe the progress of the process, and a hole for adding products, such as berries or chocolate. Due to the fact that the freezer bowl keeps the cold for 3–4 working cycles, it will be possible to make several varieties in a row in it.
Characteristics
Control
semi-automatic
bowl volume
1.5 l
Power
120 W
Housing material
plastic and metal
Number of bowls
one
The weight
3 kg
additional characteristics
timer, display
Pros and cons
Volume, does not require a compressor
Weak motor
9. ProfiCook PC-ICM 1140
ProfiCook PC-ICM 1140. Photo: yandex.market.ru
The Profi Cook PC-ICM 1140 ice cream maker is designed for making ice cream, frozen yoghurt and sorbet. It has useful features: stainless steel body, LED display, digital timer with automatic shutdown (5–45 min.). Average cooking time for ice cream is 20–45 minutes. It is convenient to manage the process on the touch control panel. There is a lid with a hole for adding food, as well as a bowl with double walls. The engine is quiet, which is also a plus.
Characteristics
Type of
sorbet box
Control
semi-automatic
bowl volume
1.8 l
Power
12 W
Housing material
metal
Number of bowls
one
additional characteristics
timer, display; automatic shutdown
Pros and cons
Fast, silent
Volume below stated
10 Princess 282605
Princess 282605. Photo: yandex.market.ru
Ice cream maker Princess 282605 — a model without a compressor, but with an electric stirrer. In a bowl pre-chilled in the freezer, you need to pour the mixture prepared in advance according to the recipe, select the desired mode — and in 20 minutes an excellent dessert will be ready. Princess 282605 allows you to make ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet. According to the manufacturer, the device is easy to clean due to the fact that the bowl is removed, and the lid provides free access to internal parts in case the mixture gets past during cooking or pouring. During operation, the device does not make much noise. Ice cream mixes well, so it turns out homogeneous, without interspersing ice crystals.
Characteristics
Control
semi-automatic
bowl volume
1.5 l
Power
12 W
Housing material
metal
bowl material
metal
Number of bowls
one
Cord length
0.8 m
The weight
3.2 kg
additional characteristics
timer, display
Pros and cons
Easy to wash, performance
The shoulder blade does not fit snugly against the walls
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How to choose an ice cream maker
Before you go to the store for this confectionery device, you need to prepare for this. How to choose an ice cream maker for the home, the chef told Komsomolskaya Pravda Igor Chudaevwho likes to please his family with sweets. He recommends paying attention to the following points before buying.
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Control
To prevent ice from forming on the ice cream, it must be stirred while the mixture is cooling. On older models, this was done by hand. They remain so now. But more convenient options are automatic. Some ice cream makers are semi-automatic, where the stirring process can be either electrical or manual. Accordingly, if you take automation, make sure that the power of the model is good.
bowl volume
Before the delicacy is ready, it will need to be kept for several hours in the freezer. See that the bowl of the device you are buying can fit in there. Also calculate the volume depending on those for whom they are designed. A bowl for several servings should be larger than a bowl for one person. The presence of a compressor An important detail for those who take a model with automatic control. With the help of the compressor, you yourself do not need to do anything at all, except to press the buttons. The built-in compressor is responsible for cooling the mixture. The bowl does not even have to be kept in the freezer. Automation also prolongs the stirring period, which results in a thicker consistency of the dessert. This technique is much more expensive than conventional. Plus, be prepared for the fact that such a model will need space — usually they are overall and require free space in order to pass air normally.
Additional functions
Their presence is also important. For example, some ice cream makers are also declared as sorbet makers — they allow you to prepare fruit sorbets, which many people like. Sometimes an ice cream maker can act as a yogurt maker — and this is a plus. Some devices can be used to cool drinks. It’s good when the ice cream maker has timer functions, a clear display, the ability to automatically turn off, and so on. Quality of materials Ice cream makers are made of plastic and metal. Sometimes it is a combination material. Metal is more reliable, but plastic is not a sign of poor quality. Look for models that look good, are easy to take apart and easy to clean.