Pure IndulgenceTM 2 Qt Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet Maker; BLACK
Review by Mark Robert McKaye : Pretty Good...

I've had this ice cream machine for about 2 weeks now and it works fairly well. The first time I tried to make ice cream in it ended in complete and utter failure but it was (mostly) my fault. It was a hot day and I put too much mixture into the machine. I also just quickly mixed up the ingredients and stuck it into the machine. I thought that because the milk and cream had been in the fridge that it would be cold enough to start. Nope. Now I thoroughly chill ALL ingredients mixed together in a bowl overnight. I use about 1/3 less ingredients than is listed in the recipe for 2QT. Even with these adjustments it turns out ice cream that can be barely classified as soft serve before I put it in the freezer. Nonetheless, all subsequent batches, once frozen, have turned out nicely.

One of my few complaints it that it's very tough to tell if the core still has any freezing power to it or if it has given its all. With ice and rock salt models you can see how much ice is left and add more ice/salt if necessary. However, you give up that ability for the convenience of a very simple and easy to clean core freezing bowl. Some people have complained about the noise it makes, but it's really not any noisier than other machines with similar functions (mixer/blender). I'm still experimenting but I will probably try to get a second core so I can either make 2 batches in a day or use the second core to solidify the ice cream more.

Pure IndulgenceTM 2 Qt Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet Maker; BLACK
Review by Annie G. Tyler : Total Satisfaction

I am thrilled with this appliance because it works as well as I'd hoped. I wanted to be able to make ice cream that tastes like it has been churned by hand for hours, but without all the hassle of gathering ice, salt, cranking, etc.

Once the freezer bowl has frozen (I leave it in freezer for 24 hours before I make ice cream), then the simple ingredients can be assembled in minutes. All I have to do is pour mixture in machine, turn to "ON" and it is done in about 20 minutes.

I've tried several recipes, from the recipe book that is included and from the Ben & Jerry's recipe book, all have been successful so far. I've made vanilla, fresh strawberry, butter pecan, maple walnut and peanut butter chocolate chip ice cream. It's easier than baking a cake!

I love that I can control the sugar and fat content as well as the flavor. All ice cream is initially a soft product, so if you prefer a firmer texture, freeze for a few hours before eating.

Pure IndulgenceTM 2 Qt Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet Maker; BLACK
Review by ATS : NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S ICE CREAM MAKER

THIS CUISINART ICE CREAM MAKER IS AWESOME. I WAS NOT SURE HOW LONG IT WOULD TAKE TO MAKE ICE CREAM BUT IN NO TIME AT ALL IT CAME TOGETHER. NOW YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO SEE HOW LONG YOU CAN CRANK IT, OR MAKE SURE YOU DON'T GET THE ROCK SALT DOWN IN IT, OR BE ABLE TO DARE YOUR BROTHER ON WHO CAN HOLD THEIR HAND IN THE COLD WATER THE LONGEST - IT'S THE SIGN OF THE TIMES. WHAT MEMORIES !!!! HAPPY EATING !!!!! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS ICE CREAM MAKER.

Pure IndulgenceTM 2 Qt Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet Maker; BLACK
Review by Bonnie : Yummy Homemade Ice Cream!

This 2 quart ice cream machine makes yummy homemade ice cream. The vanilla is especially good. I'm trying other flavors now. Did make some peach ice cream, but the peaches froze in it and are hard. Will try a different recipe next time. My husband is in love with this machine and it was a great idea to invest in it. It's kinda soft when you first make it, but when you put it in the freezer in an air tight container for a couple of hours, it hardens up just fine. I did a lot of research on this product before buying it and my choice at Amazon.com was a good one. We bought the extra freezer bowl for the machine and some recipe books.

Pure IndulgenceTM 2 Qt Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet Maker; BLACK
Review by Rose Mary Walsh "Rosie" : If you LOVE ice-cream...

I received this item as a birthday gift and had to try it out immediately.
It works great! It is a bit noisy but nothing that can't be overlooked.
It makes enough ice-cream for a small crowd. Can't wait to try some of the other receipes. If you love ice-cream you must get this item.