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If you enjoy ice cream you will love having an electric ice cream maker. These appliances are easy to use and are a fun way to make custom frozen treat flavors in the comfort of your own home. The two most popular types of electric ice cream makers are those that use a bowl that you place in the freezer ahead of time and those that use a compressor. Some key questions to ask yourself before you make a purchase are which of the two types will work best for your needs, what capacity will you need, will the size and weight that you choose fit on your counter top or within your storage space and how quickly does the maker churn a batch of ice cream.

The frozen bowl type makers work by inserting the bowl that comes with the maker into your freezer from several hours to twenty-four hours before you are ready to use it. As long as you have enough room in your freezer this is a very simple process. When you are ready to pour in the ingredients (most makers come with a recipe book) you simply remove the bowl from the freezer, pour the ingredients and flick the on switch. This type is usually pretty compact so space should not be an issue. The bowls house a special liquid freezing solution between their insulated walls that, in turn, maintain the freezing temperature while your mixture is churning. Typically, you can also purchase an extra bowl in case you want to make more than one batch at a time.

The compressor type makers are powerful units that contain an internal compressor that freezes the bowl. All you have to do is add the ingredients into the bowl and turn it on. No freezing of a bowl is required and you can make another batch immediately after the first one is finished. These electric ice cream makers are very convenient. They are larger and heavier than other types but as long as you have the space, they are so easy to use and they make great tasting frozen treat.

At one time you had to wait three or four hours for your frozen treat to be ready but technology has come a long way and both varieties typically take anywhere from only twenty to thirty minutes. A nice feature of both types is to have a transparent lid, as it is fun to watch the ingredients churn as they turn into smooth ice cream. Other features to look for are easy clean up, quiet operation, multi speeds, timer and auto safety shut off and large openings for adding the ingredients.

Some of the more popular brands that carry both types of electric ice cream makers are Cuisinart, Lello, KitchenAid and Musso. You can easily do an online comparison to help you decide which type and brand is right for you. With a little practice, it will not be long until you are making ice cream, sorbets and sherbets that rival the well-known ice cream makers.

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Musso Pola stainless ice cream machine $849.99

MUSSO Fiume 5040 Gelato/Sorbetto/Ice Cream Machine NEW! $2,799.00

Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker Stainless Machine $579.99

Lello 4080 Musso Lussino 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker, Stainless $689.99 Designed for making ice creams, sorbets and frozen drinks, the Lussino Ice Cream Maker produces up to 1.5-quarts of ice cream in less than 30 minutes. This commercial-quality machine has a self-contained freezer-compressor, which enables a variety of homemade frozen desserts to be made with a quick turn-around time between batches. A timer, working in conjunction with the Churn and Chill switch, m...

Lello 4070 Gelato Junior $279.13 With a minimum freezing temperature of -4 degrees F, the Simac Gelato Junior takes only about 30 minutes to satisfy your craving for a frozen confection. Plus, the built-in compressor freezer operates continuously, so you can turn out multiple flavors of ice cream while your guests finish their dinner. A 60-minute electronic timer frees you up for other activities, and an automatic safety mechanis...

Lello Musso Pola 5030 Desert Maker $1,112.22 Create delicious homemade ice cream using this commercial-quality machine, which produces up to 2 quarts of ice cream in less than 20 minutes. The Pola Ice Cream Maker has a self-contained freezer-compressor, which does not require pre-freezing. This unique feature enables ice cream to be made with quick turn-around time between batches. A timer, working in conjunction with the Churn and Chill swi...

Ice Cream Dee Lites $19.99 Ice Cream Dee Lites

Ice Cream Tycoon $9.99 Ice Cream Tycoon

Melissa And Doug Ice Cream Parlor Set $29.99 Melissa And Doug Ice Cream Parlor Set

Ice Cream Parlor Set $23.95 Scoop up your favorite flavor! Bring the ice cream parlor to your house with this 8-piece set, packaged in a playful "freezer" case. Set includes four colorful ice cream scoops, two wooden cones, and two scoopers. Dimensions: 2.5" x 7.75" x 14.75" Packaged Recommended Ages: 3+ years

Peanuts Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine $15.99 Believe your eyes-- the Snoopy Sno Cone Machine is back! First introduced in America in 1979, the ever-popular Snoopy Sno-Cone Machine is a unique product that gives you and your family the ability to transform simple ice cubes into delicious and colorful Sno-cones, bringing the yummy taste of real snow cones into your very own kitchen. You'll have heaps of fun making tasty treats with Snoopy and his friends. Includes Sno-cone maker, 1 syrup bottle, 1 package of cherry Fla-Vor-Aid mix, 3 paper cups, and an ice scoop. It even comes in the retro-style packaging! Measures 14 1/4-inches tall x 12 3/4-inches wide x 3 1/2-inches long. Snow cones are cold desserts typically made of packed, shaved ice flavored with colored, sugary, often fruit-flavored syrup. They are served like an ice cream cone or in a dish for eating with a spoon. Another variation (called a "stuffed" snow cone) includes a layer of soft-serve vanilla ice cream inside.

Colombina Ice Cream Spoon by Alessi $9 The Alessi Colombina Ice Cream Spoon makes dessert so appealing there's no chance of having leftovers. Created out of a desire to see the evolution of contemporary home dining, the Colombina kitchenware collection features a sculptured form unique to its kind. Made of 18/10 stainless steel with a Mirror Polished finish. Alessi, known as the Italian design factory, has manufactured household products since 1921, the stylish and fun items offered are the result of contemporary partnerships with some of the world's best designers of unique and modern home accessories. The Alessi Colombina Ice Cream Spoon is available with the following: Details:Made of 18/10 stainless steelMirror Polished finishDesigned by Massimiliano Fuksas and Doriana O. MandrelliShipping: In Stock items ship within 1 business day. Others usually ship within 2 weeks unless otherwise noted. Dimensions: Item: Length 5.3 In.

Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe $18.99 Be a chef, with Play-Doh! Includes tons of molds and accessories! Make ice cream, pretzels, a cake, and more! It may look delicious, but it's really Play-Doh! Mold, squeeze and swirl endless pretend ice cream creations with this imaginative sweet shop filled with everything you need for whipping up tantalizing "treats" – Play-Doh style! Playset includes 4 three-ounce cans of Play-Doh and over 40 molds and accessories. Ages 3 and up.

Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe $15.95 Kids can satisfy their creative "sweet tooth" with the Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe playset. Swirl, scoop and mold lots of pretend goodies, including soft-serve “ice cream” in cones or cups, mini “candies”, “cookies”, “pretzels” – even decorate a “cake”. The Play-Doh Magic Swirl Ice Cream Shoppe playset features a special soft-serve style "ice cream" dispenser that extrudes Play-Doh compound making a perfect swirled "ice cream cone." Whether kids create a cup, cone or sundae the "topping" stations are the perfect place to decorate their creation with Play-Doh sprinkles, hot fudge or whipped cream. To really make spectacular "sweets," children can use the dessert-themed molds to create pretend strawberries, cookie crumbles or a cherry using Play-Doh compound. It's the perfect gift for any creative child! Includes: Comes with four 3oz. cans of Play-Doh compound Over 40 dessert-themed molds Two ice cream cones Two spoons, one ice cream scoop One sundae dish, one parfait glass One cake Ages: 3 years & up

Big Love Ice Cream Bowl with Spoon by Alessi $60 The Alessi Big Love Ice Cream Bowl with Spoon makes a witty mix of elegance and youth in a design that combines shiny steel with bright colors. Designed by Miriam Mirri, the Big Love Ice Cream Bowl features a removable inner bowl for easy cleanup. Alessi, known as the Italian design factory, has manufactured household products since 1921, the stylish and fun items offered are the result of contemporary partnerships with some of the world's best designers of unique and modern home accessories. The Alessi Big Love Ice Cream Bowl with Spoon is available with the following: Included Features:Translucent Acrylic outer bowl and stand.Removable Stainless Steel inner bowl.Heart-shaped, Stainless Steel spoon.8.45 oz. capacity.Designed by Miriam Mirri.Options:Color: Blue, Fuchsia, Green (shown), Ice, or Orange.Shipping: In Stock items ship within 1 business day. Others usually ship within 2 weeks unless otherwise noted. Dimensions: Item: Overall Diameter 4.72 In., Height 5.91 In., Volume 8.45 Oz.

Chewy Louie Filled Dog Biscuits - Ice Cream - 11 oz. $4.99 Redbarn gives your dog the delightful taste of real ice cream in a crunchy and nutritious treat! Ice Cream has been freeze-dried into the filling so the treats require no refrigeration. Redbarn Chew Louies are also supplemented with vitamins and minerals for added nourishment.