spratly0 Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 Does anyone have one of these Cuisinart Professional Ice Cream Maker I would really like one but the cost is huge if its no good or one of those gadgets that look like a good idea at the time but never get used. Unfortunately i have fallen into this trap before but the cheapest i have seen this is £260.00 and i don't want to waste my money! If you do have one is the ice cream really THAT much better than shop bought? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerlady Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 We have a small version that you put the bucket in the freezer overnight and it churns a mixture for you till it freezes.Yes it does taste very nice although when you are using cream etc not sure about calories!! Why not try one of these first as theyre a whole lot cheaper and see how you get on? (We have a kitchen full of 5 minute wonders!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 I have the Gaggia machine that costs about the same and I love it. You know exactly what has gone into your ice-cream/sorbet/frozen yoghurt and you can make it whenever you want as there is no pre-freezing. You probably won't recoup the costs of the machine, but you will be welcome at parties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted July 31, 2008 Share Posted July 31, 2008 They had one on Special Offer in the Good Food Magazine a couple of months ago and I phoned up to order it and then had a fit of the guilts. When I phoned back to cancel, they said they were out of stock anyway so I guess it wasn't meant to be! I have a friend who swears by hers and the ice cream was delish but I just can't justify the expense! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted July 31, 2008 Author Share Posted July 31, 2008 mmm a friend has the type suggested by tiggerlady i might try that first as my eldest daughter lives away from home at uni now and the youngest will be moving in a year to go to uni too. not sure the expense is justified for two people to have a luxury treat every now and then would love one though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 We have one of the cheaper ones as well - it's brilliant and makes a reasonable amount. We also have a spare container which we always keep in the freezer. It came from Lakeland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs and chickens Posted August 1, 2008 Share Posted August 1, 2008 Which did a report on ice cream makers a couple of months ago where they tested them all, are you a which memeber? If not let me know and I'll look it out and find there best buy in both styles for you. I have not got one but must admit I did decide to get one having read the report but then decided I don't eat much ice cream so would not be much point! I did make some home made stuff over the summer though, I had to take it out and stir it every hour for about 15 hours The ice cream maker would have just made it! (just realised that I have talked about the summer in a past text - I wonder why !) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spratly0 Posted August 1, 2008 Author Share Posted August 1, 2008 Thanks dogs and chickens that would be great as i do not have Which? subscription. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindy Loo Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 We also have one of the ones where you put the inside container in the freezer overnight -it is brilliant. The icecream is fab! We got it as a Wedding present almost 20 years ago so. We have replaced the freezer bowl once in that time so it is also very durable.javascript:emoticon:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs and chickens Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 The Cuisinart ice cream bucket £50 - best buy of the bucket in freezer style, cheapest online on Amazon. Simac ll Gelataio GC 5000 £200 - Best buy of the no need to put bowl in freezer first style. Cheapest from Domotec, which imports it from Italy. If you get one do let me know how you get on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted August 2, 2008 Share Posted August 2, 2008 From DOmotec its £189 at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted August 3, 2008 Share Posted August 3, 2008 I've got one were you freeze the bucket first too. I keep mine in the freezer all the time. It was about £30 from Argos, can't remember the make. It's great, the banana and cream ice-cream is my favourite. I like to eat it freshly made. My nieces love helping me make (and eat) ice-cream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
