Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker, Black

by Cuisinart

Product Features

• Double insulated freezer bowl holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert
• Brushed stainless steel housing with embossed logo
• Fully automatic
• Heavy-duty motor makes frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 25 minutes
• Large ingredient spout for adding mix-ins

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 16 x 11 x 10.5 inches ; 14 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 14 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B0009N7O9I
• Item model number: CIM-60SA
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,200 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #41 in Kitchen & Dining > Small Appliances > Ice Cream Machines

Product Description

Housed in brushed stainless steel with an embossed logo, this fully automatic small appliance makes frozen yogurt, sorbet, and homemade ice cream in as little as 25 minutes. The frozen-dessert maker features a heavy-duty motor and a double-insulated freezer bowl that holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert at a time. Simply add ingredients, turn the machine on, and frozen drinks and desserts are ready in minutes. Its large ingredient spout allows for easily adding favorite mix-ins, and an instruction book and recipes come included. A fun addition to any birthday party or backyard barbecue, the frozen-dessert maker measures approximately 8-1/4 by 8 by 11-1/4 inches and carries a three-year limited warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Yummy!, April 14, 2008

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I am "here to share" (texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker, Black

This is a fun product! You do need to freeze the bowl before use, so as long as you realize that, you should be good. And my first batch was the Vanilla Bean. It was/is to die for. Had I read the directions THOROUGHLY, I would have seen that this particular recipe requires the custard (which you make from scratch) is to be chilled thoroughly prior to mixing it in the machine. This recipe takes a little time but boy is it worth it!! I am sad that the other guy left a bad review for the machine when his beef was with the company's customer service before even ORDERING it. I like the first guy's idea of buying an extra freezer bowl (if you have the storage space). They include recipes for ritas, gelattos, slushies, floats, sorbet, etc. LOTS of fun!

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, tasty!! But not exactly fully automatic as description reads., March 14, 2010

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northkona (Kailua-Kona, HI United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker, Black

The info Amazon provides says it's fully automatic, just put the ingredients in and it does the rest. That's not accurate, you must do a little mixing work to prepare the ice cream recipe, then pour it into the machine and then it freezes it. I have made some very good ice creams from both ultra-rich recipes and less-fattening ones, with the final hard-freeze happening in individual dishes in my freezer (easier to serve). You can also indulge in eating it as a soft-serve, and not bother to freeze it harder. Homemade ice cream freezes VERY hard in your freezer, so if you go that route, set it out on the counter about 10 or 15 minutes before you want to eat some. It softens up some and also tastes better.

I am concerned about the number of people who said their cannister didnt do the job of freezing the mixture. I think there IS something wrong with their cannister, not the recipe, and not their use of the machine. That's something to take into consideration. If you buy it, try it out right away, a couple of times, make sure all is well, and return it promptly if you don't get the contents to freeze to at least soft-serve stiffness at about 30 to 40 minutes.

Yes, it's a little noisy. You could put it in the laundry room or the garage if you hate the sound it makes. I dont think it's that bad, but it isnt silent, it does growl as it churns.

Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream book is an excellent choice for recipes, by the way. I bought it, and am delighted! For diabetics, Splenda works very well for sorbet and ice cream recipes. You might like to experiment with Splenda, and perhaps add more to your recipe after you try out one or two -- the sweetness does diminish a little, but the taste is still very good, with no artificial flavor overtones.

28 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you LOVE ice-cream..., June 1, 2007

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Rose Mary Walsh "Rosie" (PA) - See all my reviews
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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.