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The best ice cream makers of 2023 Bethany Kwoka and Danielle Desiato Reviewed.com | USA TODAY NETWORK Whenever the weather warms up, I can’t stop thinking about ice cream. Whether it’s a cone heaped full of frozen yogurt, sorbet, gelato, traditional ice c

BEST OVERALL Ninja CREAMI

This versatile and easy-to-use machine makes everything from ice cream and sorbet to gelato and smoothie bowls with quick and delicious results.

Pros

It’s easy to use

Handles chunky frozen fruit with ease

It works very quickly

Cons

are my summer go-to. But making frozen treats at home can be just as tasty.

The machine runs loudly

BEST VALUE Cuisinart ICE-21

The simple design – a single on/off switch, plus an open top to facilitate pouring in chocolate chips and scooping out taste tests – meant I could focus on flavors and fixings.

Pros

Simple and easy-to-use design

Has an open top to facilitate pouring

Makes ice cream in just 20 minutes

Cons

Small 1.5 quartz capacity

The Cuisinart ICE-70 was a close runner-up to the ICE-21 CUISINART

Cuisinart ICE-70

The ice cream wasn’t noticeably better than the other Cuisinart model we tested, and the larger canister struggled to fit in my freezer.

Pros

Simple and easy-to-use design

Countdown timer

Additional options for making gelato or sorbet

Cons

Expensive

Large canister is difficult to store inside a freezer

The Breville BCI600XL Smart Scoop can make multiple batches. BREVILLE

Breville BCI600XL Smart Scoop

The wonderful thing about this was never having to worry about pre-freezing the canister. That said, it was heavy and huge, and my ice cream batches weren’t always consistent.

Pros

Don’t have to pre-freeze canister

Has a “keep cool” mode to keep ice cream cold

Different hardness levels

Cons

Inconsistent batches of ice cream

Very expensive

Large size

Kitchenaid KICA0WH Ice Cream Maker Attachment

If you’re looking at ice cream makers, but already have a Kitchenaid stand mixer, the Kitchenaid ice cream attachment is an excellent choice.

Pros

Easy to store

Easy to clean

Makes great ice cream

Cons

Have to have a Kitchenaid

Feels expensive for not including the motor

MELISSA RORECH/REVIEWED The Ninja Creami tops our list for its ease of use and how quickly it transforms a frozen concoction into a sweet treat.

KITCHENAID Kitchenaid KICA0WH Ice Cream Maker Attachment is an excellent choice.

The Cuisinart ICE-21 has a simple design. JACKSON RUCKAR/REVIEWED