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The 5 Best Ice Cream Makers
Because you *really* need a sweet treat this summer.
The more scoops of ice cream you pile onto your cone, the happier you’ll be (trust me on this one). Though heading to the shop after a long day at the beach *is* satisfying, sometimes, you just want something from home. Or, maybe you've developed a new food allergy and regular ice cream just won't cut it for your lifestyle anymore. Not to worry—this summer, to beat the heat you won’t even need to leave you home in order to get your hands on the delicious treat. All you need is a trusty ice cream maker.
Ice cream doesn’t always require churning. Actually, it doesn’t require any effort at all with these machines. You simply put your ingredients in the maker, turn it on, and you’re left with a creamy dessert—some in as little as 30 minutes. No matter which kind of ice cream you’re dreaming about, these are the best ice cream makers to get the job done.
The best ice cream makers to make yourself a sweet treat
If you want to stick to small batches of ice cream, this pint-size option is the way to go. You can create ice cream—as well as gelato, sorbet, and frozen yogurt—in under 30 minutes.
Don’t let the look of this ice cream maker fool you. The modern take on the classic maker makes four quarts of ice cream with an electric motor that does all the churning for you. Plus, its nostalgic facade will make you feel like you're in your own ice cream shop.
This machine has been making the rounds on TikTok, and is a great entry-level ice cream maker for those interested but a little hesitant to commit to a larger countertop model. The only downside—depending on how you see it—is that you have to make room in your freezer ahead of time to prep your ice cream base for churning. But, then after, there's a perfect space for your freshly-churned ice cream.
This highly-rated ice cream maker has a large sprout that makes it easy to add in any extra ingredients for flavor, whether it’s chocolate chips, peanut butter, or seasonal strawberries.
If you're *really* committed to ice cream making this summer, make room for this Breville Smart Scoop ice cream maker. It has a restaurant-quality compressor which means you can churn ice cream quickly and efficiently, leaving you more time for the most important part: Eating.
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