Top 5 Ice Cream Makers
Who is using the machine?If children are using it, then perhaps it is best to go with the simplest, quickest and most family friendly option.
Budget?
If money is no option, there are some pretty fancy machines out there waiting for your home to become theirs. But most likely it is something you think might be a little bit of fun on the weekends.
Purpose?
Are you making a little ice cream for the family on the weekends? A lot of machines yield about 1 litre, which is enough to feed a small family for a couple of nights. But if you are a serious contender and wish to produce ice cream by the quart for friends, family and parties then you will need to look at the bigger and more expensive appliances in the market.
Top 5 Brands to suit each kind of home ice cream maker are;
*Sunbeam GL8200 Gelateria Ice Cream Maker
This compact machine can make all kinds of frozen treats from yoghurts, gelato, sorbet and of course ice cream. It makes 1 litre of ice cream in a flash. As one of the mid-range versions on the market, and Sunbeams top of the range offering, this machine makes a great gift or a perfect choice for someone who wants to make good quality home made ice cream.
Cuisinart Supreme Commercial Quality Ice Cream Maker
Even though this high quality machine only holds 1.5 litres of ice cream at a time, it is a continual use appliance that means you can make batch after batch of home made ice cream. It does not require any pre-chilling or freezing bowls and will churn out ice cream automatically with no waiting required. As one of the most expensive ice cream makers on the market, this machine is best left to those who take their home made ice cream very seriously.
Cuisinart Duo Ice-cream Maker
This hard working machine makes two litres of ice cream at a time. You can make two separate flavours at once with the brand"s unique dual-bowl system. Make frozen treats in as little 25 minutes. This option is a mid-range machine, at a mid-range price, perfect for gifts or family fun.
Mistral Igloo Ice Cream Maker
If you"re just looking for a little ice cream fun on the weekend with the kids, then this is the machine for you. It"s one of the cheaper options on the market and looks great in bright colours. Making only 12 scoops at a time, this machine is best for use with only a couple of kids, or a small family.
Delonghi GC5000 Gelato Ice Cream Maker
This is the top of the ice cream maker range. It is most likely the highest price, and undoubtedly the best you can buy in the small kitchen appliance market. While it only makes 1.2 litres at a time, it makes ice cream continually and utilises the latest technologies for optimum results. Best leaving this one for the home ice cream connoisseur.
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