Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker

Comment: We had seen a simular product on The Food Network and had become interested in owning one. We read other reviews on the Cuisinart and were a little worried that it would not work as it was advertized. We went ahead and ordered the machine and followed the inclosed instructions. It not only worked great, but the grandchildren were amazed to be able to watch it work. We used one of the inclosed recipes and the icecream was delicious. We are looking forward to trying some of the other variations in the booklet and also some of the old family recipes that we have used for years with the old "ice and salt" icecream makers. Over-all a great product!!

Comment: Here's the problem:

The ice cream sticks to the sides of the bowl mechanism. In order to make ice cream, you have to keep the bowl mechanism in the freezer for 12 hours or something, but then it is TOO cold, and whatever yummy blend you're planning to turn into ice cream freezes to the walls about a centimeter thick. The rest of the batter only semi-freezes.

It gets the job done, but you'll never fool your friends into thinking it's fancy ice cream. More like a glorified milkshake or smoothie.

That said, if you whip together your favorite ingredients, how disappointing can it be!

Comment: If you love ice cream, you'll LOVE this! The different recipes are so fun to make!!! :) It doesn't take long either.

Comment: I have had this for only 3 or 4 weeks, but have made many batches of ice cream. It works great and is easy to use and clean. I leave the freeze part of it in the freezer always ready when wanted. I have actually made one and half batches with it before it defrosts, but you have to have your mixture real cold to start with. I recommend this item for quick fixes of your personal favorite flavors. It will make a batch of ice cream (pre cooled) in about 10 to 15 minutes after pouring mixture into freezer.

Comment: Ok, first off...great price IF the machine would have worked like all the other reviewers. I guess I must have had a defective model from the get go. I tried every recipe in the book and other recipe books I've collected over the years. The machine I got NEVER produced ice cream........the results were milk every time. It never thickened, it never even made "ice." The manufacturer states to freeze the bowl a minimum of 6 hours; well I did that and then tried 8, 10, 12, and overnight.......same result every time....milk consistency. What a bummer! Will have to keep on looking for an ice cream maker that actually makes ice cream!