Is the Most Expensive Home Ice Cream Maker Actually the Best? - You Can Do This

Eater's very own kitchen-hacker Clifford Endo brings along his buddy Sam Mason to test out three very different at-home ice cream makers... and the results just might surprise you. Which will win out between the high tech machine with an internal compressor, a standard freezer bowl, or an old fashioned salt and ice device?
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[@FurryWooki]

Towards the beginning of the video, the Cuisineart bowl that was pulled from the freezer still had fluid sounds on the inside. When frozen properly, it's frozen solid. That's why it didn't perform. Mine freezes fine at 24hours or less. Their freezer was either overcrowded or not cooling well at the time. Between this and the Breville prechill people are commenting about, you guys should do this over!

[@jawtek82]

Exactly. They were also supposed to use rock salt with the bucket ice cream maker. I think these jackasses put the Cuisinart tub in the frig instead of the freezer.

[@user-tr2dh4xx6u]

0 credibility from these guys

[@megamushroom]

@@user-tr2dh4xx6u oh no...

[@robertknight4672]

@@jawtek82 yes that's the preferred salt. But table salt will work if thats all you have.

[@barkingdoggai]

Or, they made ice cream yesterday and threw the bowl into the dishwasher, which destabilised the contents of the bowl and it will never freeze again.

[@channtheman35]

Why wouldn't you prechill the expensive one? That's one of the reasons it's more expensive. It's sort of like saying "we're going to test which car goes around the track faster between a minivan and a corvette, but they both have to travel 60mph." Pointless test.

[@barelyontime]

channtheman35 it’s because they know which one would win if they pre chilled and that takes the fun out of it

[@channtheman35]

Perhaps some feel that way. I, personally, would rather see the expensive kitchen equipment used as it was designed and intended to see how well it actually works.

[@erumanwe]

As far as your example goes it would still be the corvette that wins as it has greater handling and keeping the same speed removes the variables for comparison same as with their test they were trying to remove variables to make it as even as possible

[@laurenpinkiepie8663]

channtheman35 true

[@sheenavalencia0708]

erumanwe but one of the reason it’s actually MORE EXPENSIVE than the others is because it has the built in condenser that can and should be used to help make ice cream faster..if they didn’t want it to be pre-cooling, then why pre-cool the bucket can? They should’ve just used the bucket from the can without pre-cooling it first and then relied on the salted ice to form the ice cream... oh wait, yeah.. it would definitely loose to the more expensive one because it doesn’t have the added machinery like the condenser that made the silver machine more expensive in the first place

[@robiiiiee]

Stupid comparison, why would you handicap one of the machines, when comparing which machine works best..

[@HongoKanata1]

They literally said they test based on factory instructions. They freezed it for 24 hours and it still had liquid inside of course they won’t freeze it further because they’re not testing that. You’re the stupid one

[@vinhho7579]

I have the cuisinart and it WORKS. You guys didn’t freeze the bowl like the manufacture recommended. I made ice cream consistently and it takes about 20mins EVERYTIME. I’ll show you

[@devib06]

Me too. Takes no more than 20 minutes or so. They obviously didn't freeze the bowl over night.

[@coleg1724]

They did, didn’t you see them pull it out?

[@danielkerber8667]

Seriously, the point is he acknowledged the Breville was good also. If he would have prechilled it longer it would have made some difference to be equal the the middle one but not better. The base isn't going to change and the only difference was how well they were mixed. The point I am trying to make it was the cost which is why the middle one won, not the functionality if they would have used both correctly.

[@David-rx2to]

Cole G, If you go back they questioned if the bowl was really frozen since they could hear and/or feel the solution in the bowl's walls moving around...which tells you it wasn't frozen enough. Perhaps they didn't have the bowl in a good spot in their freezer or...? Second problem with this "test" of the Cuisinart was the directions (I own one) say to refrigerate the ice cream base (since it is cooked and hot) for a few hours or overnight. Judging by how it poured in the video, I'm guessing they used room temperature base. This test was completely unfair to the Cuisinart since it was used outside of the manufacturer's recommendations. It makes very good ice cream when used as directed.

[@psmidt]

I have the exact model and it works very well, an even thicker consistency than the ones shown in the video. There was something wrong with the cooking process. My bowl gets so cold if my hands aren’t completely dry, they stick to the bowl!

[@logspga]

I'm confused why you wouldn't pre-freeze the breville and cuisinart correctly for correct testing

[@channtheman35]

No kidding. What's the point in showing the abilities of a $400 machine if you don't even use the features that make it a $400 machine?

[@huntman7076]

it's because the video was sponsored they only cared about the middle machine winning

[@FormerRuling]

If they let the expensive one go extra time to chill the bowl they have to let the inexpensive one do that as well - and we end up in the same place (except the solid one can't compete at all since there's no way to prechill it the same way).

[@indiebitably7684]

Because they are going with the "recommended" usage for each of them. I have one of those cuisinarts and the instruction booklet's freezing time is way too short unless you own a deep freezer or are chilling it after having just made a batch of ice cream. For the Breville, the biggest selling point is that you are supposed to be able to just plug the machine in whenever and start making ice cream instead of constantly keeping a bowl in the freezer.

[@FormerRuling]

Indiebitably Right. My point is even if they let the expensive one run and freeze the bowl first, you can also do that with cheap machines (you just might have to replace some ice during the process) so it still wouldn't make it any better in comparison to the cheap one.

[@richardscanlon4210]

I get it, this is just a stupid test of ice cream makers but this was a completely unfair test with the premise of fairness. At the beginning you don't pre-cool the Breville which I'm sure the instructions recommend and he admits would make it a better ice cream but then when it comes to the Cuisanart, you under chill the tub and still use it for "fairness" because the instructions say to freeze for 24 hours. Of course if the tub isn't frozen it isn't going to make ice cream whereas the Breville is a freezer and will make ice cream no matter what. I own a Cuisanart and though it isn't perfect I have never had an issue making really good ice cream. But then again I freeze the tub which is a pretty essential part of the process. If you want to be fair in the future use the products the way they are meant to be used, pre-cool the Breville and properly freeze the Cuisanart tub. Then you can judge them on taste, ease of use, time of prep etc... You should definitely remake this video and do it fairly.

[@ThePirateWhiteBeard]

this comment should be pinned at the top!

[@nirnova]

Well he did say at the beginning that if they froze the tub before hand the Breville would win hands down, no contest.

[@GpD79]

kyle long - He did say that, but moments later, he also said that he'd be impressed if the nostalgia ice cream maker came out awesome. Which pretty much shows that he was wrong at the beginning. The Breville may have won, but it may not have either. The only way to find out would be to actually test it.

[@samimotaghedi]

Well said! I agree with everything you said

[@JerseyAccent653]

yup. exactly what I thought.

[@dustinredeagle9465]

Ive noticed almost every single one of these review videos they literally do it wrong, its amazing

[@samimotaghedi]

That Cruisinart is a pretty solid ice cream maker. I bought mine from Costco and it makes great, creamy, nondairy, lowfat ice cream, but you must thoroughly FREEZE the bowl!

[@ikutoisahobo]

I agree. Mine works great.

[@RheRheSmily]

What is your recipe for your non-dairy icecream base?

[@VanessaVicente837]

Totally agree, I think these guys we're very biased,

[@utubestalker.dotcom]

Good to know you got it at Costco

[@divadjm]

One of social media’s greatest achievements is revealing the difference between amateur and professional. These are some very nice amateurs.

[@marvelranya7377]

Yup I agree with that , seems this review is with li

[@mikemorris7247]

I had that problem with my Cuisinart until I tried leaving the canister in the freezer for at least 48 hours. Now it makes great ice cream.

[@CodexAce]

I have that Cuisinart ice cream maker my instruction booklet says, "To determine whether the bowl is completely frozen, shake it. If you do not hear liquid moving, the cooling liquid is frozen." I can't speak for the other 2 products but I love the Cuisinart. I've never experienced the problem they have.

[@rddav1]

CodexAce I was impatient when I first got the Cuisinart and used the bowl without the coolant being fully frozen and the ice cream turned out like it did here, in the video. Didn't use that machine for six months and one night I had a craving. I already purchased ten boxes of vanilla ice cream mix from Amazon so all I would have to do was mix it up with milk and cream and put it in the bowl, which I had in the freezer for six months. In 20 minutes, I had ice cream! FOLLOW DIRECTIONS!

[@nickij12]

I have the Cuisinart and when the bowl is frozen properly it works really well. I actually just leave the bowl in the freezer during the summer so it's ready to use. I know that's not great in terms of storage, but you can still keep smaller frozen items in it.

[@sohodt1]

I almost bought the wrong ice cream maker from this video. America's Test Kitchen ranked the Cuisinart, ( your fail) as the highest. Seriously, set your freezer to its coldest setting and freeze the core properly.

[@arizonad8012]

I think Cuisinart machine (big ones) like Breville one has a compressor, so no freezing is required.

[@hoshimiyaeki]

I want a fridge/refrigerator with an integrated ice cream maker like those with ice cube dispensers.

[@stevestefler880]

Fun fact that it is easy to make.

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

I have the Breville and the ice cream is fabulous. One great feature is you don’t need the extra step/time of cooling down the custard. Pour it in hot from the stove and the machine cools it down then churns the ice cream. It’s one of the reasons it’s so expensive. It also means you don’t have to plan ahead (freeze the tub) and can make back to back batches of different flavours Cost is a personal matter but it’s features are impressive as well as the ice cream

[@olgaskold6213]

What model do you have? I'm looking for an ice cream maker, but all "the best" from KZbin have bad reviews on Amazon. 😐 so I'm confused what to get.

[@thisandthatdailylife9081]

@@olgaskold6213 I have the Breville Smart Scoop. It makes fabulously smooth ice cream everytime.

[@olgaskold6213]

@@thisandthatdailylife9081 thanks 🙏

[@jvallas]

I also don't want to go out and get bags of ice (& you're supposed to use rock salt, aren't you?) for the Nostalgia. With the compressor type, when you decide you want ice cream, you'll have it in less than an hour. I bought a refurb compressor no-name machine. Don't remember the cost, but nowhere near $400. Under 200. Works like a champ. (Used to have each of the other kinds, and they also worked. It's a convenience factor for me.)

[@gramjohnson3790]

I have had one of those Cuisinart ice cream makers for years. I really like it. You can just leave that frozen bowl thing in the freezer all the time, and then it gets super cold, all the way down to 0 degrees, which is what I keep my freezer at. If you leave the ice cream in there for 40 minutes the ice cream will get completely solid.

[@terrydoan2035]

Rock salt you dummies

[@lead111]

you could have showed the pre-freeze after the initial test

[@kpopler]

Injurylawyer omg that profile picture of pat butcher. Priceless

[@tomc913]

I heard that you're supposed to use an absolute shitload of salt, like, whatever you think is enough, double it, because it's the most important part of the reaction.

[@MakoKitten]

I mean, it's not table salt. You buy rock salt for this because it's a lower grade cheaper salt. You don't need food grade edible salt for it.

[@johnsonjj117]

tom c yeah I buy bags of rock salt, its cheap. My family has a nostalgia ice cream maker that still works after years of moderate use

[@x69WINNING69x]

theres an equation for freezing point depression and boiling point increase that factors in the number of ions you are dissolving in the water or solvent. Basically once you can't dissolve more salt in the amount of water you'd get by melting the ice, you won't make it get any colder.

[@GamingLover-xp8hc]

Use ice cream rock salt and you don't have to be barely any. I have the same ice cream maker and it's better than a $800 one!.

[@johnsonjj117]

Ferrariassassin Gaming yup, I have the cheapo one and it works amazing.

[@82588LukeAriel]

Didn't pre-chill the container on the internal compressor unit for a couple minutes first? Huge mistake, misrepresents the quality and appropriate use of the machine.

[@farside2055]

How much were you paid by Nostalgia ?

[@dudakoff1000]

Yeah lol, this is just an ad

[@GlennaVan]

@@dudakoff1000 Yup! And that brand makes ice cream exactly like the other brands of the same type. You can also get them at thrift stores for around $10 (or less) and save the big price tag. Designing it to look like a wooden bucket does not change the ice cream.

[@GeorgeLockwood]

Having had all three of these I can definitively tell you the Breville with prechill is by far the best

[@GlennaVan]

I'm glad to hear that since I ordered one today! I love my Cuisinart which I have had for over five years.

[@whitexeno]

I think it was stupid that they didn't use the pre-chill... they semi-pre-chilled the cuisinart so why not use the machine how its meant to be used.

[@LaSombraa]

@@GlennaVan IMO, WOLF > Miele > Breville > everything else

[@XzTS-Roostro]

Did y'all forget the paddle for the Cuisinart ice cream maker?

[@TheCosmicJester]

From the Cuisinart manual: “The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you begin your recipe... The length of time needed to reach the frozen state depends on how cold your freezer is... Generally, freezing time is between 16 and 24 hours. Shake the bowl to determine whether it is completely frozen. If you do not hear the liquid within the bowl moving, the cooling liquid is therefore frozen.” It’s all there, black and white, clear as crystal. Your freezer wasn’t cold enough, and you blamed the ice cream maker. You LOSE. You get NOTHING. GOOD DAY, SIR.

[@daphneem7862]

Why you mad? Lol

[@daphneem7862]

Why you mad ? Lol

[@gracejesus9346]

The bowl was in the freezer for 24hrs so it's a manufacturer failure if it was not, not there fault, come on. They did good

[@erldagerl9826]

JK Grence love the Willy Wonka reference.

[@potatt3782]

@@daphneem7862 r/whoosh

[@richspizzaparty]

Complete waste of time. A fair review would be to use each machine properly, according to the directions.

[@blackangel08]

They should've pre chilled the expensive one and fully froze the cheaper one. The middle one had the cylinder in the fridge and that one is a thin metal and will get cold easily then it keeps it's cold state with the ice and salt. While the cheaper one will thaw quickly especially for not being completely frozen and the expensive one will only get cold the same time as the base. You ask if the expensive one is going to be the best yet it wasn't set up as recommended.

[@geniuspharmacist]

The bucket ones and to some degree the freezer bowl ones are frequently available at thrift stores at a relatively low cost.

[@colinmartin9797]

I have that cuisinart and mine is dead frozen at 14 hours. It works great. Mine has made at least three dozen quarts of ice cream, no problem at all.

[@dlflyboy]

I purchased the Cuisinart and it makes really good ice cream. I like it more over the "old times" ice cream makers. It's a lot easier without having to worry with ice and salt. And then dumping that salty ice water after it finished.

[@CKOD]

One requires freezing for 24+ hours until solid, one requires quite a few pounds of ice, so you have to go out and buy a bag, or again wait 24+ hours for your ice maker, the other "nah we're not gonna let it pre-chill for 20 minutes" Lolwut. So the one in which the instructions were actually followed had the best results. I think the real winner here is following the instructions...

[@Maryam-mw1wm]

Should have pre-cooled the Breville to be consistent with the start conditions of the other products. Would have liked to know if the Breville would have had a similar result if it had not started out warm instead of pre-cooled like the others.. The warmer environment gave the cream more opportunity to develop ice crystals.

[@hardlyb]

I used to have this Italian ice cream maker that looked rather like the expensive machine (except white) and it would make hard ice cream in about twenty minutes from ingredients at refrigerator temperature (except for any sugar or vanilla, which were room temperature). There were 2 switches, and once the motor turning the blade started making a certain sound you'd turn it off and let the compressor get it hard (and if you waited too long it would be like a rock). It would make a quart (maybe 5 cups), but it was much faster than either of these. It was a pain to clean because it was all one piece, but it was super convenient to use otherwise. However, it took up too much room for how often we used it (which was rarely once it was possible to get commercial ice cream without those weird gums and other additives) and so we gave it away. Maybe they don't make such good machines anymore, or maybe they just tested a mediocre one, but mine made ice cream much more quickly, and which was much smoother, than the ice+salt machines. However, it cost about $300 in 1980, so that would be more than this machine now, I think.

[@thumper73]

I have owned the Cuisinart ice cream machine in the past. It does recommended to freeze the bowl for 16-24hrs at below 0 degrees F or up to needing 36 hours at above 0 degree F to completely freeze the liquid in the bowl. Forgive me if other have said the same.

[@Coretltd]

The “expert” was consistently incorrect. I mean, I’m not sure he was right about anything.

[@jeremywarren3485]

What was he wrong about besides his guess though? Honest question.

[@Coretltd]

Jeremy Warren I honestly can’t remember. My comment was from a year ago. Without seeing it again, I’m guessing my comment was based on the notion that an expert uses (or is supposed to use) a tried and tested methodology, subscribing to generally accepted principles similarly relied on. Again, just guessing again, but if the expert said that something was supposed to happen a certain way which should result in a given expectation, and that expectation was wrong, it is likely because the expert applied the incorrect method or principle.

[@spizzlo]

That Cuisinart has great reviews on Amazon. You probably just need to keep it in the freezer for longer.

[@audreywhalen5141]

Stephen Putnick they let it sit for max on the instructions

[@ZanHecht]

A. W. But their freezer either wasn't below 0°F, as specified in the instructions, or they kept it in a warmer part of the freezer, such as near the door.

[@jawtek82]

+Zan Hecht - or more likely they had it in the fridge rather than the freezer.

[@user-vt7vh9qi5e]

I just bought Cuisinart one from Amazon!

[@fakenio242]

Stephen Putnick that or the freezer wasn’t cold enough

[@stangbien]

I got a Nemox 1700 pro, which is kinda similar to the Breville. Nemox says to start the machine 10-15 minutes before use so the bowl is freezing cold (you can actually see ice crystals forming on the edges). I am pretty sure Breville would perform better if the machine had been going for a little first?

[@sijoonjang3997]

stangbien this video must have been an advertisement for the nostalgia bucket

[@FormerRuling]

They literally cover this in the video....and explain why they didn't do that.... (all machines were cut on at the same time)

[@licdahool]

Anthony Landrum but they pre freeze the other two, they should have follow the instructions for each machine

[@ThePirateWhiteBeard]

yeah except their explanation defies their own logic

[@lynnwilhoite6194]

Jas... You are correct, this review is stupid! Obviously one needs to freeze the Cuisinart one completely!😒

[@Laura_Rose111]

I’ve used my nostalgia maker 2x and my ice cream didn’t turn out as I would have it too. I neglected to freeze the inner cylinder as I just learned about this. It turned out like soft serve, but after freezing 24 hrs it it rock hard. 🤔 suppose to do this??

[@palewriter1856]

LOL, as they say. Grew up on a dairy farm, had 120 head of guernseys providing the FINEST product to start - and we HAND CRANKED that old White Mountain freezer! I've tried the freezing tub things (2 different NON-cuisinart brand) but still prefer your cheapest option! Tried and true, bullet-proof, big enough batch so I can share with the rest of the fam - just not that difficult! Few hints: get the rock salt intended for this exercise do things in order - it's easier: pour mix into can, insert beater, cover with lid, place in bucket, attach motor. Now you can add ice & salt without ANY risk of salting the mix! start the motor add 2-3 inch layer of ice, sprinkle some salt, repeat until top of can is reached after 10 min or so there will be room to add another layer ofice & salt, and MAYBE another after a few more minutes pay close attention when the motor starts to labor (slows down) so you can shut it down IMMEDIATELY when it stalls pull the motor, clear any salt from lid, pull the beater while you can (hold lottery for which kid gets it), replace lid and plug its hole with a cork, cover with a towel and let harden up further, IF you have the self-controll to wait while you're waiting, plan your offsetting diet for the following week don't get me started on RECIPES!

[@robm.8772]

theres no way your freezer was cool enough.. i use the Cuisinart bucket one and its actually a pretty solid machine. those other ones are super bulky for at home use.

[@audreywhalen5141]

Rob M. If their freezer wasn’t cool enough, they wouldn’t be using it. The instructions should work for every decent freezer that can do its job (if theirs couldn’t they’d replace it) and they freezes it for max on the instructions.

[@ZanHecht]

A. W. The instructions specify that your freezer must be at 0°F or below. Many home freezers aren't. If theirs wasn't, it doesn't matter how long it was in the freezer, it's not going to be cold enough.

[@Xarxos]

Also the instructions for the Cuisinart are to pre-cool the ice cream base as well.

[@Chemeleon15]

Zan Hecht All freezers should be made to reach 0F, while a fridge should be set to 34F. If your freezer can’t reach 0, you should get it replaced or simply stop opening the door so much.

[@Blade2xtremeFTW]

Agreed, used mine a few hours ago. Put the bowl in the freezer for about a day, followed cream cheesecake ice cream receipe and turned out great. Didn't have that milkshake texture as their's did

[@AlanBee1948]

Funny, but I NEVER had a fail with my cuisinart! I love the machine. Just make sure you have that canister in the freezer 24 hours. I always get really smooth icecream, every time

[@avbleu4008]

I have a nostalgia ice-cream maker at home and I absolutely LOVE it!!

[@Alex-ue4mu]

For the prefreezed one you have to refrigerate the base before. I have a similar one and it works consistently always.

[@cmoe9431]

I have the Breville and absolutely love my Breville. It gets most of it’s use during the Holidays and Summer Months. It was definitely worth the money.

[@GlennaVan]

I am hoping it is a noticeable difference over my Cuisinart. I ordered one this afternoon, been wanting one for a while. My reason for dreaming of it was to not have to do anything ahead of time and only needing power for it to work.

[@sidewinder666666]

I've had one of those $37 unit for over 20 years (it was about $25 when I bought it), though a different brand, Oster, and it's made countless 5-quart batches flawlessly. Yeah, it's a bit of a hassle to get the correct size ice and it needs to be put in a sink as it runs, since there's an overflow spout partway down the side, but it produces perfect ice cream every single time. Still runs as good as the day I bought it. $400 for an ice cream maker? lol... nope.

[@stevegodwin6416]

When I was a kid, we used to make ice cream all the time with something similar to the center one, but it hand a hand crank. You keep adding ice and salt as it melts. And you crank until it stops, then hard freeze it. Adding a motor makes it deluxe and it will make very good ice cream for very little cost.

[@jaquan123ism]

i just bought the cuisinart one made mango sorbet came out amazing then was confused on how they didn’t get ice cream from it mine was completely frozen after only 24 hours and still a bit cold after cleaning and returning to the freezer for storage

[@mc64403]

My Cuisinart works great every time. I've had it for Years!

[@tinalouiseking]

I have a Cuisinart one and I love it. It makes perfect ice cream

[@jabronii]

I've had one similar to the middle one for decades, you can't beat it.

[@jimherchak7505]

Our Proctor-Silex (similar to this Nostalgia) finally died after about 30 years of regular use. We'll be getting another ice+salt type machine. It also makes 4 quarts, compared to the 1 or 2 quarts of the other types of ice cream makers.

[@margaretmccallon7043]

Don't let this test scare you away from the Cuisinart. I love my little 1.5 qt freezer. They didn't freeze the canister long enough because you should not hear the solution shaking around intside. Just made some fresh peach today and it was delicious.

[@coucamaya]

We usually freeze or cuisineart for 2 days, and it works beautifully.

[@oliverho520]

coucamaya same. how can this even be fair? i get they're going by the directions but it's so skewed. kind of bias but still

[@coucamaya]

Oliver Ho yeah, they started off and knew it wasn't frozen but went ahead anyway. I think they rushed it

[@SolixTanaka]

coucamaya if anything, that's even more of a detriment for me - why do I have to pre-freeze the cylinder for even longer than what's instructed from the manufacturers themselves? Even then - two days buildup to start making ice cream? I'll pass.

[@coucamaya]

SolixTanaka yeah, but you don't know how cold their freezer is.

[@coucamaya]

SolixTanaka when I put it in my deep freeze I can use it in hours

[@carlcarl1224]

What recipe did you use for the ice cream?

[@vanilla383]

The cuisinart maker wasnt with the white peddle that goes in the middle. It is show in the video but only before they turned it on. Thats crucial for it to work

[@PKNWP]

I keep my Cuisineart container permanently in the freezer, and there is zero liquid agitation. My ice cream churns in about 15-20 mins top, perfectly. It's a bit sloppy for Eater to have gone ahead and done the test without properly freezing the bowl.

[@jawtek82]

Exactly. They were also supposed to use rock salt with the bucket ice cream maker. I think these jackasses put the Cuisinart tub in the frig instead of the freezer.

[@JourTheeOnly]

Well he said that froze it for amount of time the manufacturer said to

[@jawtek82]

Yeah he SAID that. But he was wrong.

[@GlennaVan]

@@JourTheeOnly The problem is it didn't freeze. Being in there for the amount of time and being frozen are two different things. It's like lighting the fire in the fireplace - if it is not prepared properly, there will be no fire.

[@FemmeCC]

What’s most ironic is that oddfellows ice cream isn’t that great at all. We have a shop here in nyc and while the flavors are unique, the taste and texture are not good so take this review with a grain of salt 🤷🏽‍♀️. I have the Breville smart scoop and you should most definitely use pre-cool feature before churning. That’s the point of having the compressor.

[@SiriusMined]

How well does the Breville machine work? I've been thinking of getting it, but I want to make sure it's good if I'm going to spend that kind of money on it.

[@omaddad1525]

I have the nostalgia in the middle and it makes a lot of ice cream. It’s a little quirky. I use a ton of salt prefreeze the bowl for two days and after an hour or so get an almost hard ice cream. The bottom line is that homemade ice cream is much better and no chemicals!!

[@freezingprocess]

The cuisinart ice cream maker is actually really good. They must not have froze the core enough or the ice cream mixture was really hot. I’ve been using mine for years and it is great.

[@tosht2515]

I'm glad they stuck with the instructions on the Cuisinart. I own a few Cuisinart products and am very happy with the brand but hey "c'est la vie." Endo definitely needs to do more of these. 👍

[@GlennaVan]

They did not stick with directions which clearly say it needs to be fully frozen. The directions also specify a freezer temperature. Mine has always worked (for years and hundreds of quarts of ice cream), but I fully freeze the bowl *in* the freezer, not the freezer portion of the refrigerator. From what I saw of what they did with the other two machines, I think all three would come out nearly equal. With ice cream, it is less about the machine and more about the recipe.

[@KatiePhongh]

I have the Breville machine. If you pre-cool it, like you should, it makes fantastic ice cream.

[@marie-claudeparker5499]

Does the ice cream stay softer when frozen? I read that the Breville machine incorporates more air into the product, so that the ice cream does not get rock hard like most home made does. That alone would justify the price. Would love your opinion on this.

[@snozzwilly6390]

This helped due to the fact I already have the white one which got my ice cream cooking started and for my next I’m going old school thank you.

[@adavis1129]

They botched this test so comprehensively and thoroughly though. Do your own research on the internet and find out what people who actually use these machines think of them. In this video, they essentially just set the middle one up for success and left the other two out on the curb.

[@JonnyBgooD007]

"I'm too old to get upset about stuff like that"....luv it and using going forward.

[@nocando17]

Do more of stuff like this

[@leonitasmaximus4004]

I am not defending cuisineart but own it and it will work but 2 things are important. Freezing the barrel for at least 2 days and/or make sure the ice cream mix you put in is refrigerated or very cold. If your mix is refrigerated then you can usually get away with a 1 day freeze on the barrel.

[@rddav1]

LeonitasMaximus Bingo! Just give the bowl about 24 hrs to freeze and chill the ice cream base. Works everytime all the time!😁

[@minibuscus2]

why no links :(

[@kapryyahunter2289]

I have the oster version of the middle ice cream maker and I love it when they were like it might not be the best and I was thinking that no that’s the best one

[@JohnyTechReview]

my cuisine art one was fine. yall fk that thing up :D

[@rddav1]

JohnyTechReview Agreed!

[@luminousmoon86]

I own that same Cuisinart Ice Cream maker, and yeah, the 16-24 hours thing is a lie. You definitely have to freeze the canister for at least two full days for it to work. Since I have a deep freezer, I just store the canister in the freezer. If you do freeze it long enough though, it does work pretty well. Makes ice cream in about 20 minutes.

[@kiashaw]

What were the ingredients for the ice cream base you used?

[@danh5637]

If you used the breville once a week, what would be the saving on buying a tub of premade ice cream of comprable quality (i mean real food ingredients not chemicalised junk) ?

[@TheBigExclusive]

You pre-cool the bucket for the cheaper unit for 24 HOURS, but you don't pre-cool the more expensive unit (which requires 20 minutes pre-cooling)? Makes absolutely no sense!

[@SiriusMined]

Not really a fair comparison, because they didn't use Breville's pre-cool,

[@mugensamurai]

Nice hat Clifford, you must have been to a lot of craft breweries around the area huh?

[@nicholasstathopoulos4731]

I have that exact model of Cuisinart Ice Cream machine. I churn the ice cream for 25 minutes, then put the cream in the freezer for a few hours. That's exactly what the instructions say to do, and it works just fine. It makes delicious and smooth ice cream

[@laurants]

I'll buy the bucket. It looks cool. Maybe put a link to Sam's company page? It's Oddfellows

[@poonamabbi7448]

I grew up with the bucket: it was the wooden one, with allmetal moving parts, the gears etc, the hand crank type, & we all loved it.But today, with a small apartment, & no inclination to handle the mess, I would like to have the freestanding one.

[@teamwangjacksonwang292]

*why they trying to play Breville when we know they can make more ice cream, sorbet, to gelato and more. Lame to not use the PRE_CHILL or use the FIRM button*

[@KyrinaSpellweaver]

Now I just have to find one of this design in the UK (not found on a quick look but they must be somewhere)

[@matthewmaxwell-burton4549]

Makes me cringe when people use "scientific" words but have no idea what they mean and use them wrongly.

[@MrDutchmarshal]

@Steve Sherman You made me laugh :)

[@garystinten9339]

incorrect. or incorrectly

[@hoperita]

This is a bogus review! First off you never even tried the Icecream from the Cuisinart. Your test is based on theory (temperature). 2nd, your test did not take into consideration of actual cost. That “winner” requires ice, which cost more each time you make a batch (assuming you don’t have an ice making fridge or that you’re not going to make 10 trays of ice cube manually ahead of time. Sure it costs a little less than the cuisinart but in the long run it will run you more. I have the cuisinart and it make the creamiest icecream, never any ice crystal , and it’s just the right size. So...I agree with some of these viewers here...this is an infomercial! Boo!!!

[@jeremywarren3485]

Just saying, Ice is INCREDIBLY cheap especially if you make it yourself. I you make it yourself its about 10 cents or less worth of ice. You would need to use it literally thousands of times for the prices to match. Also the internal freezing one requires more electricity which costs far more than ice.

[@angellover02171]

You can make your own ice and it's free.

[@eddiejeffers2783]

I have the Cuisinart and have no problems with mine. Finished product in about 30 mins. The also gave the nostalgia model a boost by freezing the bowl.

[@amazingthings4u108]

I have the kitchenaid version on the cuisine art and it take about 36-48 hours to get it good enough, but once it is good to go it does very well.

[@vevianvoz]

I have owned the cusinart for about 4 years and have used it over well 100 times and LOVE IT!

[@nokoolaid]

He reminds me of Dom Deluise.

[@AltRockLover]

I have the Cuisinart and I find it works very well! I make smallish batches, about 2 cups max of ice cream mix, and within 20 minutes churning, you get delicious soft-serve ice cream. Why spend more?

[@tom_something]

Are you supposed to chill the ice cream base first? My stand mixer attachment's instructions say to chill it first, and it's also one of those models where you put the bucket int eh freezer for a long time. I was surprised that your trial leveled off somewhere around fridge temp. Makes me think the ice cream base hadn't been chilled beforehand.

[@GlennaVan]

If you are smart, you will pre-chill it; that just makes sense.

[@golliwog9848]

@ 8:08 the music reminded me of a song from my childhood...”Does your chain hang low, does it wobble to the flow does it shine in the light Is it platinum is it gold”

[@p.6267]

paid promotion much?

[@amyl.3236]

Right!

[@Emma-ri8rr]

I have a sunbeam gallateria used it for the first time seriously impressed

[@AlannaTheBanana]

I just got the middle type (paid $12 out of an initial $40 price tag, so why not?) and hoping for the best. I've had a freezable bowl style before, and not only did it not perform well, it eventually leaked, so I'd be really concerned about it getting into the ice cream if it hadn't been so noticeable. But that was a cheap machine, so maybe the cuisinart would be less likely to do that?

[@Extremekhan24]

Why isn't there MORE dislikes on this, these guys are so incompetent it hurts

[@kbflorida888]

Khan really? Lol. I’ve never made ice cream so wouldn’t know if they were doing it right or not.

[@Extremekhan24]

@@kbflorida888 yeah these guys don't know anything about making icecream. It is truly lyrics sad. They put all of the machines at a disadvantage except the one they were getting paid to promote

[@nspctor7729]

This review is so flawed and poorly executed FIRST, the bowl needs to freeze in a FREEZER freezer. Not the fridge freezer where it might partially thaw during a defrost cycle. When he took the tub out of the 'freezer' at 3:45 he mentioned he could feel liquid movement inside the tub which should have alerted him that the tub was NOT fully frozen. KitchenAid uses the same principle with success. I'm surprised Cuisinart is not outraged by this shoddy review.

[@GlennaVan]

The KitchenAid does the same thing but I do not recommend it. I bought one for my son and family because I thought it would be like the Cuisinart. It is smaller so it does not hold the "cold" for the ice cream so it must be either transferred to the freezer or eaten within half an hour. It also requires the KitchenAid base to use it which is too heavy to take it outside for BBQs whereas the Cuisinart can go anywhere there is electricity.

[@nspctor7729]

@@GlennaVan After reading the negative reviews on KitchenAid with it's overpriced tub I elected to go with Cuisinart. Very happy with it Does a great job and as you say it can be used anywhere without lugging the heavy mixer.

[@GlennaVan]

@@nspctor7729 I had bought one for my son's family and bought one for myself. I used the one for me and was not at all happy with it, not a bit. I gave them the one I used and took the unopened one back to the store. My DIL never was able to make a successful batch of ice cream in the KA attachment. Whether she didn't get the bowl cold enough, I cannot say. However, I know I had a fail with it. My niece likes hers but she had never made ice cream any other way and might think the super soft ice cream is okay. I so love my Cuisinart! (Not only is the ice cream great but I don't need to be concerned with ice or rock salt.)

[@samanthamonaghan7579]

is chipped ice or cube ice better to use?

[@Amy_Dunn]

I had the white one for years and it worked just fine. We would keep it in the freezer until we felt like Icecream, which was about once a week or every other week.

[@TheUserid82]

So in effect you had a 3 car race and only filled 1 with gas before it started?

[@amandabelg503]

Damn I'm happy I'm a cheap ass and bought the nostalgia one for Christmas this last year...it does make bomb ice cream...I tend to do a heavy cream/milk base with vanilla bean paste, sugar and salt and then when it's as thick as it'll get I stir in crumbled Oreos or crumbled wafer cones, fudge sauce and caramel and put it in the freezer for an hour or two to solidify more...Makes great homemade ice cream in no time and I keep the bowl in the freezer for whenever I need it

[@GlennaVan]

It's good for a ice and rock salt machine, but, honestly, no better than others built like that. You can also pick them up at thrift stores for $10 or less.

[@kirstyblack3432]

3:15 "This paddle will create friction and cause cooling" Seriously? "Friction causes heat, not a cooling effect. What are you two smoking? I want some. lol. The paddle is an agitator. It's there to stop ice crystals from bonding to each other thus preventing a solid ice block with an icy fatty bottom, as well as to keep the flavors and fats distributed evenly, to keep it somewhat emulsified. "Friction" would generate heat, not cold. Also, cold is not an energy, it is the lack of energy, heat in this case.

[@fpartidafpartida]

I own the Breville. It’s worth every dam penny of the cost. These guys are clowns not to let it pre-chill. That’s the whole point of why it costs more.

[@KeatShadows]

I have the Cuisinart and it makes terrific ice cream. I don't know what you two idiots did, but you messed up big time. I suggest you read the directions and be sure you put the container in the freezer for at least 24 hour,,,,do not just put it in the frig, it has to go in the FREEZER !!!

[@jawtek82]

Exactly. They were also supposed to use rock salt with the bucket ice cream maker. Like you, I also think these jackasses put the thing in the frig instead of the freezer.

[@Paladin-wz8gl]

I love my cuisinart. Perfect ice cream every time. You guys aren't using it properly.

[@brbrknndy]

I have the Cuisinart and it works great. You have to pre-chill the bowl for 24 hours. Also you have to pre-chill ice cream mixture. They didn't do that in the demonstration. The problem with the nostalgic ice cream maker is that you have to buy ice and it's difficult to store.

[@janhoyle1462]

I have the canister type with bucket. Last year it worked great. This year it spins but the paddle won’t spin. I can’t even find out who makes it. I used my blender, then froze it. Works better.

[@parko246]

Fully thought this was sorted food and matty matheson from the thumb nail, needless to say I am disapointed.