Is it easy to add "mix ins" while making ice cream with this model? Thanks!
171678
Yes, very easy. just chill the add ins prior to putting them in for best result and wait until the last 5 minutes to add.
171679
It sure is, there is a small lift off cap on the top for add ins. I put them in just before the ice cream is ready.
171680
I think it is easy to add to the ice cream when making it. I love the machine. It works really well. I would purchase it again.
171681
Yes it is very easy. Just wait until the ice cream is slushy but be sure it isn't too hard. There is an opening in the top, or you can stop the machine for a minute and take the top off. It is good machine and worth the money.
1947590
I'm very happy with my MixMaster. It allows you to add ingredients much easier than KitchenAid. This was my reason for purchasing my new MixMaster, even though there are no attachments for griding meat with this model. That's it's only drawback. But for all other purposes, it works great!!
1592439
Yes . Just follow the recipe. If it's ice cream, sherbet, sorbet...whatever. Makes awesome ice cream. One if my favorites is fresh peach!
646114
I've been using store bought ice, it takes about half a bag to turn a quart of ingredients into ice cream. Better to make a few batches in advance if you're using trays!
2015313
I think the secret to good ice cream with this machine might be to start out with a good, thick custard. I just made the vanilla bean "premium ice cream" (page 8 in the cusinart instructions/recipe book) and it came out great-I substituted 1/2 and 1/2 for the heavy cream and milk (cheaper that way) and used 1 tsp of vanilla instead of vanilla bean. Other than that-I followed the instructions exactly. After 30 minutes in the machine-it came out somewhere between soft and hardserve-so I am letting it firm up in the freezer. Tastes delicious (I ate about 1 cup before I put it away).
953707
Make sure the ingredients are ALL very cold and that the ice cream maker bowl has been frozen for a couple days. Keep trying. My first two batches were too liquid in texture. You can use those as a smoothy (someone suggested this to me).
2264924
I don't have this particular model, however I add butter to drained potatoes, and use a hand masher for the first step. I then move to the blending attachment to break up into smaller pieces. I then the add the milk, salt & pepper and move to the whip attachment. They are amazing, smooth and light. My blender attachment finally broke after years of use and I made without the blending step. Ugh... buying a new hand blender today!!
1170481
We have not used the unit as much as we expected to so far.the little we have used the machine it seems to perform well.the only thing that bothers me so far is the longer it runs the warmer the food inside becomes.thats not a huge issue though if your adding ice for a smoothie or something like that. we got the referbished one to make sure we liked it first.I think that was a wise move for us.Hope this helps you out .
1009684
Yes you can make ice cream with it, I had no problem making ice cream with mine, but you have to remember that you need to put a bit of liquid as well. You can watch some you tube videos about making ice cream with a blender. Thank you
1360719
You shouldn't have a problem! You have to freeze the bowl for 12-14 hours first. You wait until you are just ready to make it then take it out of the freezer. The recipes say that once it churns you can eat right then as a "soft serve" ice cream but I still find it too soft. After being in the freezer an hour or so it's perfect. This is a great addition to my mixer and I'm really glad I bought it/
2143526
No Sorry it does NOT have a mixing container like a blender BUT it is SOOO good at making you a 100% pure and healthy "Ice Cream"!!!
534303
I agree with all the other answers - put cold heavy cream in the container (I have put in as much as 2 cups) - insert handle and turn it until you get the desired stiffness. DO NOT over mix or you will have butter. You can add sugar and any flavoring if you wish. It is easy!!!! In hot weather I set the container in a bowl of crushed ice while mixing.
1778329
You can add flavoring very easily to it. Take out what you are going to need and add your flavoring to taste or you can add the entire container to a mixer and add your flavoring that way as well. Be very careful using liquid flavorings because it will change the consistency.
1932205
Operating this ice cream maker is very easy. Make your ice cream recipe and pour it into the removable mixing container bowl to put into the machine. Turn on the refrigerating compressor switch that starts cooling the mixture. Put into place the mixing attachment and turn it on and wait for the ice cream to be made. It takes about 30 to 50 minutes and although there are safety shut off switches I think it is best to keep an eye on the process. Our machine has worked well and we have enjoyed making some delicious ice cream.
1652175
I think the instructions said not to, but there's not a top, I just transferred mine to a plastic bowl with a lid & it did just fine, it froze like normal ice cream although it seemed to get softer faster, which I like!! I was really impressed with it, I just followed the instruction in the manual & made the recipe for the chocolate ice cream that was in the manual
139696
no if it gets to hard it well break the mixer, 60 mins should make soft ice cream, if you want a thicker add more cream to your mix, and less milk
33846
We only made a couple of batches of ice cream before the Edgestar machine quit turning the paddle. We returned this machine and purchased a Cuisinart with the motor turning from below the bowl. The new machine has a separate paddle for gelato. Haven't tried the gelato paddle, but have had great success with ice cream. We get a nice volume increase and smooth consistency. My research after the first purchase was that others had problems with the "motor on top" type of design. Cuisinart had the same design and changed it. We are using the Cuisinart a lot and so far it is holding up well. We only made a couple of batches of ice cream before the Edgestar machine quit turning the paddle. We returned this machine and purchased a Cuisinart with the motor turning from below the bowl. The new machine has a separate paddle for gelato. Haven't tried the gelato paddle, but have had great success with ice cream. We get a nice volume increase and smooth consistency. My research after the first purchase was that others had problems with the "motor on top" type of design. Cuisinart had the same design and changed it. We are using the Cuisinart a lot and so far it is holding up... » Read More We only made a couple of batches of ice cream before the Edgestar machine quit turning the paddle. We returned this machine and purchased a Cuisinart with the motor turning from below the bowl. The new machine has a separate paddle for gelato. Haven't tried the gelato paddle, but have had great success with ice cream. We get a nice volume increase and smooth consistency. My research after the first purchase was that others had problems with the "motor on top" type of design. Cuisinart had the same design and changed it. We are using the Cuisinart a lot and so far it is holding up well. « Show Less