Cuisinart Pure Indulgence: The Express Ice Cream Maker of 2021

Specs:

Model Number: ICE-30BCP1

Colors: Available in Red, Silver, and White

Dimensions: 8.25” x 8.00” x 11.25”

Wattage: 50 watts

Price:

Pros:

• The body of the machine has cord storage for clutter-free counters.
• Comes with brushed stainless-steel housing.
• The components are BPA-free.
• The lid has a large ingredient spout for easy pouring of content.
• The freezer bowl is thick and can contain the temperature longer.

Full Review:

Store-bought ice cream can really be enticing, but they can also cost quite a lot even if you just want a single quart for the entire family. Let us also not forget the hassle of driving to a store back and forth. If your family is a fan of this frozen dessert, you might need to consider an ice cream maker to make things more convenient for you. To help you easily find the best ice cream maker in the market right now, our SolidSmack Household Appliance and Tool Research Team tested 11 entries from various brands. After carefully rating their performance, features, and overall build and quality, here is the winner we can confidently recommend: Cuisinart Pure Indulgence, the best ice cream maker of 2021.

Ice cream makers are simple machines. Unlike other appliances like vacuums or Instant Pots, they don’t need a bunch of bells and whistles. This is what you will see in this best ice cream recommendation we have for you. Pure Indulgence is stripped off of complexities, making it foolproof for anyone. But what really makes it more efficient than the other ice cream maker models is the quality build of each part.

Pure Indulgence comes with 4 components: a bowl, a paddle, a lid, and the body that houses the motor. What you will notice is how thick the freezer bowl is and this is where Pure Indulgence stands out. Due to the double-insulation feature of the bowl, it will be capable of properly freezing the contents for a longer time compared to thinner bowls that easily lose their temperature. We also didn’t experience any problem fitting the 2-quart bowl in a full-size freezer due to its compact form. On the other hand, the mixing paddle has an incredible thickness in it while the lid has a huge opening for easy pouring of ingredients. The motor was rather loud during our test but it was fairly bearable than the other models we tested.

Everything about it was just a mix-and-pour process for us and with just a turn of the On/Off knob, the machine started spinning the bowl right away. The Pure Indulgence took at least 25 minutes to solidify the content we poured. However, we want to inform our readers that the length of the process might depend on the ingredients you are using. And if you find the ice cream still a bit softer than intended, you can give the machine 10 to 20 more minutes depending on your preference. Nonetheless, in most cases, Pure Indulgence can work with all kinds of ice cream recipes within the ideal 25-minute time frame indicated by the brand. With this, Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence is truly the best ice cream maker for all your ice cream needs!

Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence FAQs:

How do you use the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence?

• Start by freezing the bowl in the freezer overnight. After that, put the bowl in the machine together with the paddle and the lid. Activate the machine by turning the knob and then pour your ingredients. Give the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence at least 25 minutes to turn the content into ice cream. 

How long does it take the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence to freeze the contents?

• It depends on where you are using the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence. For ice cream, it usually takes 25 minutes. For other recipes, it could be more. Feel free to check the brand’s recipe book included in the manual. 

What are the dimensions of the bowl of the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence?

• The bowl of the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence measures 7 3/4 inches wide and 6 1/2 inches tall.

What is the material of the paddle of Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence?

• The paddle of the Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence? Is made of thick plastic. Also, all materials that come in contact with the food are BPA-free.