I purchased the Cuisinart one and a half quart ice cream maker for my grandson for his eighth birthday. He enjoys cooking, and he loves to make different things for his family to eat. I was hopeful that the Cuisinart ice cream maker would be a gift he would enjoy, and I hoped it wouldn't be too difficult for him to use. He, along with his family, have made ice cream several times since I gave it to him. They have all commented on how tasty the ice cream is - even as far as saying, it's the best ice cream... more info
Ice Cream in minutes:
Great ice cream maker .... I can make delicious ice cream in less time than it takes me to go to the store and buy some.
Perfect for 2-4 people:
This machine will make ice cream (soft serve style) out of just about anything, and everything: frozen strawberries thrown in a blender with milk, fat free half and half with rose water, milk and chocolate syrup, etc, etc. You could get fancy and cook up a batch of custard style with cream and egg yolks...if you can afford the calories; but the low cal stuff tastes pretty darn good. I know this machine has paid for itself in the savings from buying ice cream at the store.
Makes the most perfect Pina Colada!:
The recipe had to be adjusted a bit but its perfect for this machine. 12oz. Pineapple juice
1/2 c. Milk (gives it a more fluid consistancy)
1/2 c. Heavy Cream (no ice, this freezes well)
1 c. Cream of Coconut
1-2 tablespoons of white sugar(depends on taste
Cherries
Parrot Bay Coconut Rum Put the pineapple juice in a large bowl, and add sugar and stir until absorbed. Then add the milk, cream, and cream of coconut and stir well.
Retrieve the frozen bowl and... more info
