Cuisinart
Ice Cream Maker (ICE-45P1)
Best simple appliance for creating delightful frozen desserts at home.
Create delicious homemade ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt with ease. This appliance simplifies the dessert-making process, allowing you to enjoy fresh, custom flavors in your own kitchen. Perfect for entertaining or a simple treat, it offers a convenient way to experiment with ingredients and create unique frozen desserts tailored to your taste. Enjoy the satisfaction of serving homemade frozen delights made with your favorite ingredients.
$89.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
65
/ 158
#65 in Ice Cream Makers
Price vs Category Average
-59%
Below average
Capacity
1.5
/ quarts
Who it's for
- Home cooks desiring instant gratification and multiple batches.
- Dessert lovers prioritizing professional-quality, perfectly textured frozen treats.
- Families and entertainers who frequently serve larger groups.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious buyers seeking an entry-level ice cream maker.
- Apartment dwellers or those with limited kitchen counter space.
- Users sensitive to kitchen appliance noise during operation.
Performance breakdown
Churn Speed
Twenty-minute cycle time delivers quick results for spontaneous dessert cravings.
Add-in Versatility
Integrated chute makes incorporating mix-ins seamless without stopping the machine.
Cleanup Convenience
Dishwasher-safe components significantly reduce the post-dessert cleanup burden.
Storage Footprint
Compact design fits easily into standard cabinets without hogging counter space.
Capacity Sufficiency
1.5-quart bowl is perfectly sized for small families or intimate gatherings.
Build Durability
Plastic housing is lightweight and functional but lacks premium structural heft.
Key Specs
Capacity
1.5 quarts
Churntime
20 minutes
Pre-freezing required
Yes
Dishwasher safe parts
Yes
Housing material
Plastic
Removable bowl
Yes
Integrated ingredient chute
Yes
Know before you buy
Yes, the freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin. For the best results, we recommend placing the bowl in your freezer for at least 24 hours prior to use.
Once your ingredients are prepared and the bowl is frozen, the machine churns a batch in approximately 20 minutes.
Absolutely. The unit features an integrated ingredient chute, which allows you to easily add toppings like nuts, chocolate chips, or fruit chunks directly into the mixture while it is churning.
Yes, the removable parts are dishwasher safe, making cleanup straightforward. We recommend hand-washing the freezer bowl itself to preserve its longevity.
This model has a 1.5-quart capacity, which is ideal for making enough dessert for a small family or a dinner party.
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