Cuisinart
Cuisinart ICE-45 Mix It Up Soft Serve Ice Cream Maker
Best soft-serve maker for families who love customizable dessert nights.
Whip up delicious homemade frozen desserts with this fully automatic ice cream maker. It effortlessly creates soft-serve ice cream, yogurt, sorbet, and sherbet. The innovative Mix-It-In feature automatically adds your favorite toppings as the dessert is dispensed. With a generous 1.5-quart capacity, you can prepare most recipes in about 30 minutes, perfect for satisfying cravings or entertaining guests. Enjoy simple and convenient dessert making with this versatile appliance.
$229.95
Owner Satisfaction
2.9
/ 5
Category Rank
164
/ 164
#164 in Ice Cream Makers
Price vs Category Average
+4%
Above average
Capacity
1.5
/ quarts
Who it's for
- Families wanting a fun, authentic soft-serve experience at home
- Hosts who enjoy customizing desserts with easy-access toppings
- Parents looking for a simple, kid-friendly kitchen activity
Who should skip it
- Home cooks with limited kitchen storage or counter space
- Impulsive dessert lovers who dislike planning ahead
- People who prefer storing leftovers for later consumption
Performance breakdown
Soft Serve Consistency
Achieves a smooth, creamy texture ideal for classic soft serve cravings.
Topping Integration
The Mix-It-In feature handles sprinkles and candies with impressive, reliable precision.
Ease of Cleaning
Removable parts simplify cleanup, though the dispenser mechanism requires careful attention.
Preparation Speed
Delivers ready-to-eat frozen treats in a brisk thirty-minute window.
Dispensing Convenience
Direct-to-cone dispensing makes serving guests fun and remarkably mess-free.
Freezer Footprint
The double-insulated bowl demands significant dedicated space in your freezer.
Key Specs
Capacity
1.5 quarts
Dimensions
9.75" l x 9.00" w x 18.20" h
Warranty
3 year limited warranty
Bowl Material
BPA-free Plastic
Ice Cream Maker Type
Freezer Bowl
Compatible Desserts
Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Sherbet, Slushies, Frozen Adult Treats
Height
18.2 inches
Pre-freezing required
true
Know before you buy
Yes, the double-insulated freezer bowl must be placed in your freezer for at least 24 hours before use. It needs to be completely frozen to effectively churn your ingredients into a soft-serve consistency.
The Mix-It-In dispensers work best with dry toppings like sprinkles, mini chocolate chips, or crushed cookies. Avoid using large or sticky items like gummy candies or fresh fruit, as these can clog the dispensing mechanism.
Once your bowl is pre-frozen and your ingredients are chilled, the machine typically churns a batch in about 20 to 30 minutes. Keep in mind that the consistency depends on your recipe and the temperature of your ingredients.
The unit is designed with removable parts, including the freezer bowl, mixing arm, and dispensing assembly, which makes cleanup straightforward. While the parts are easy to wash by hand with warm, soapy water, they are not dishwasher safe.
This model is specifically engineered to produce soft-serve style ice cream. If you prefer a firmer, hard-scoop consistency, you can transfer the mixture into an airtight container and freeze it for an additional two to four hours after churning.
The bowl has a 1.5-quart capacity. It is important not to overfill the bowl, as the mixture will expand while freezing and churning.
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