How wonderful a good homemade ice cream is when the temperatures start to rise! Creamy , with fresh, natural ingredients , homemade ice cream is ideal for transforming an ordinary day into an outstanding one .
And if we have kids, I'll even tell you. Getting our hands dirty as a family , cutting fruit for ice cream, making a healthy and refreshing sorbet—it's a fantastic experience.
Although making ice cream may seem complicated, there are several ice cream makers available these days, even if you're not a professional chef . Following their recipe books is quite simple, and the results are spectacular .
Combine the option of making ice cream at home with frozen yogurt and fruit sorbets , so you always have something to suit your taste. It's best to try different combinations until you become the master ice cream maker at home .
We've selected four incredible ice cream makers tailored to different budgets, so you won't miss out on ice cream this summer.
H.Koenig ice cream and sorbet maker
This ice cream maker for homemade ice cream is perfect for making ice cream and sorbet. You can prepare up to 2 liters of ice cream in a single batch in between 30 and 50 minutes . With some included recipes, you can make ice cream with a delicious, artisanal texture.
With a power of 180 W , it has an automatic shutdown mode on its LCD screen , so you won't have to keep an eye on it and it will work without problems.
In addition, it allows you to add other ingredients when the refrigerator is running , which is ideal for adding other textures such as cookies , nuts or fresh fruit .
This ice cream maker also stands out for its ice-cold preservation system . It doesn't matter if you arrive late to get the ice cream; it will still be perfectly made and frozen. Thanks to its non-stick container , it's very easy to remove and can be stored in the freezer in any container of your choice. Perfect for the freezer
With a special scoop for scooping ice cream, you can serve yourself ice cream as if you were in an ice cream shop, not at home.
WMF Kitchenminis 3-in-1 Ice Cream, Sorbet, and Yogurt Maker
If you're looking for a simpler, more economical ice cream maker, this option is excellent. In this case, you should freeze the container before making the ice cream, and the same container can then be stored in the freezer thanks to its lid.
The mixture is made outside the refrigerator and the refrigerator churns it thanks to its 12 W motor. The ice cream container that comes out is 300 ml , so it is a good option for one or two people , but if there are more of us at home it may be too small.
This is a homemade ice cream maker with an LCD screen and a timer , so you can make your ice cream just right . It also features a visual glass lid, which allows you to see the ice cream's progress in real time, ensuring you're achieving the desired texture.
Made from Cromargan steel , a blend of 18% chromium , 10% nickel, and 72% steel , it's scratch- and acid-resistant, easy to clean, and will last a lifetime. Of course, it comes with its own ice cream scoop so you can serve your ice cream. Perfect ice cream point
This WMF Kitchenminis home ice cream maker with LCD display features a timer to ensure the perfect consistency and texture.
Springlane 2-in-1 Yogurt Maker
This yogurt maker is a fantastic idea if you're unsure whether to make ice cream or yogurt . You'll have both options, and in record time. Depending on the temperature of the milk, the yogurt will be ready in 5 to 8 hours .
Ice cream is much faster and will be perfectly prepared in just 45 minutes in its two-liter capacity.
In addition to its yogurt and ice cream functions, it also has two additional functions: cooling and blending. It features a dial to set the preparation time and a transparent lid to monitor progress.
As in the first option, the lid has a compartment that can be opened in operation to add mint , chocolate chips , nuts or any other ingredient .
Unlike the previous one, with this ice cream maker, you don't need to pre-freeze the container . Plus, it keeps the ice cream chilled for another ten minutes after finishing. Cooling and mixing functions
This 2-in-1 home ice cream maker comes with a recipe book in English and German. Note: There's also a YouTube channel in Spanish.
Cuisinart 2 Liter 3-in-1 Homemade Ice Cream Maker
This 2-liter 3-in-1 ice cream maker is in the mid-range price range and can be used to make ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt. This option offers a large capacity, but it requires pre-freezing the container .
One of its greatest advantages is its speed . We'll have two liters of ice cream in just 25 minutes , and we can also make dairy-free sorbet-style ice creams . It uses natural ingredients that we can add during preparation through the lid.
Very easy to clean; both the lid and the scoops are dishwasher safe . It doesn't have a compressor, so the ice cream comes out quite creamy. Homemade ice cream in 25 minutes
For practically the same price, there is another version that allows you to make two flavors at once, one liter instead of one two liter.
