One of the great joys of summer is ice cream. If you’re a true aficionado of ice cream, sorbet, gelato and other frozen desserts, you may be considering getting your own ice cream machine so you can indulge whenever the mood strikes. What are the best luxury machines for making ice cream at home? Here’s our curated list of the best luxury home ice cream makers right now.
The Best Luxury Home Ice Cream Makers Right Now
According to the International Dairy Foods Association, the average American eats more than 23 pounds of ice cream per year. What does this say about us as a society? Dear reader, we’re just not sure.
Nevertheless, over 90% of households in the U.S. eat ice cream. And vanilla is still the most popular flavor.
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If you’re among the ice cream fiends out there, this one is for you. We say if you’re going to eat that much ice cream annually, you should make sure you’re eating the best.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that ice cream made from scratch is far superior to anything you can bring home from the grocery store (we’re sorry, Ben & Jerry’s, but it’s true).
What are the best luxury home ice cream makers right now?
If the thought of churning a batch of fresh ice cream at home by hand makes you shiver, though, no worries. We’ve investigated, and identified the best machines for making delicious ice cream at home. The ones that made our list require nothing more in terms of physical exertion than pushing a button.
And even we can do that!
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which machine is the best one for making ice cream at home?
The pros say that finding the right ice cream maker for you means assessing how often you’ll be using it.
As Business Insider puts it: “If you’re going to make ice cream once or twice a month, a machine with a canister that you pre-freeze is your best bet. If you’re going to make ice cream once or twice a week, a self-refrigerating machine with a built-in compressor is the way to go.”
Every machine on our list is a self-refrigerating compressor model. ‘Cause that’s how we plan to roll. There’s a surprisingly strong consensus across all the consumer product testing sites we visited about the small number of truly luxurious home ice cream makers on the market right now. So our list is short: these are the ones to consider based on all the expert advice we could find.
1. Breville Smart Scoop
The gold standard of luxury home ice cream makers is the Breville “Smart Scoop.” Nearly every site we visited says so. The machine holds 1.5 quarts and automatically senses the hardness of the mixture based on 12 blade speeds, including sorbet, frozen yogurt, gelato, and ice cream. Experts note that you can let it “prechill” for half an hour in advance to cut down on the mix time. The barrel comes out, so you can clean it in the dishwasher. The Smart Scoop’s brightly lit LCD screen and control panel with over-sized buttons make it easy to use—even for kids. And the machine’s mix-in feature beeps to remind you that it’s time to add chips, candies and nuts. Smart!
BUY NOW $499.99.
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2. Lello Musso Pola Dessert Maker
The New York Times says that the Lello 4080 Musso Lussino is “the crème de la crème of home ice cream makers.” Capable of churning out up to 60 quarts of ice cream in an hour, or two quarts in less than 20 minutes, there’s no need to pre-freeze the bowl or the mixture. Sadly, that model is extremely hard to find in the US right now.
So if you decide you really want to GO BIG, move up to the even more elite model from the Italian brand: the Lello Musso Pola Dessert Maker. It does everything the 4080 does, and more.
BUY NOW $1,199.99.
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3. Cuisinart Gelateria
If you’re looking for a great home ice cream machine that doesn’t take up much room and will still get the job done, this Cuisinart model might be the perfect summer luxury for you, It makes up to two quarts of ice cream, gelato, frozen yogurt or sorbet in 20 minutes. The ingredient spout makes it simple to add mix-ins like candies and nuts, and the machine also features an integrated measuring cup.
BUY NOW $129.95.
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4. Whynter ICM-15LS
The Whynter brand is highly regarded by consumer product reviewers – this was the first time we’d heard of it so it’s a good name for you to know if you don’t already. This model delivers 1.6 quarts of high-quality ice cream in 30 minutes or less. And this year The New York Times declared the Whynter ICM-15LS the best luxury home ice cream maker on the market. Watch your back, Breville!
BUY NOW $265.
5. White Mountain 6-Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker
With a completely different design aesthetic, this electric ice cream machine channels a rustic, cabin-in-the-woods vibe. On Amazon, this model has earned the coveted “Amazon’s Choice” designation, with more than 200 five-star reviews.
It features a powerful 12,000 rpm electric motor, and can churn 6 quarts of ice cream in just 20 to 40 minutes. Making it perfect for large family gatherings or birthday parties. Thanks to the machine’s triple-motion action dasher system, the final product has a velvety smooth consistency. And in the unlikely event that there’s anything left over, the steel canister comes with a matching lid for easy storage.
BUY NOW $269.99.
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6. SPT KI-15 Stainless Steel
Churn up delicious and creamy premium frozen desserts in 20 to 60 minutes with this self-cooling ice cream maker. There’s no pre-freezing needed, thanks to the built-in compressor freezer that allows for continuous usage. Cool features include the digital timer with auto shut-off, and the stand-by cooling mode.
BUY NOW $195.88.
7. Cuisinart ICE 100
If you love the Cuisinart brand and have a bit more room on your kitchen counter and a higher budget, the ICE 100 could be a great choice for a luxury ice cream machine. It makes 1.5 quarts of ice cream or gelato, and has a see-through lid with an opening for adding mix-ins. We love the 60-minute countdown timer, and the intuitive touch pad controls and LCD display. The 10-minute Keep Cool feature keeps treats chilled after the freezing cycle is complete – a nice feature if you’re hosting a dinner party. This machine includes two specialized mixing paddles: one for ice cream and one for gelato.
BUY NOW $252.99.
The Best Luxury Home Ice Cream Makers Right Now
That’s it: the Magnificent 7 luxury home ice cream makers on the market right now. Which one’s your favorite luxury ice cream machine? And is vanilla your favorite flavor, too?
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