- How long does the bowl need in the freezer?
- Cuisinart says 16 to 24 hours, and the bowl should be frozen solid. A deep freezer works faster than a freezer compartment.
- Does it need ice and salt?
- No. The double-insulated bowl holds the cold itself, so you only freeze the bowl and add your mix.
- How much ice cream does one batch make?
- About 1.5 quarts, roughly 12 half-cup servings. You need to refreeze the bowl before a second batch.
- Can it make frozen yogurt and sorbet?
- Yes. It handles ice cream, frozen yogurt and sorbet bases; sorbet sets especially well because it has less fat.
- How does it compare with a compressor machine?
- A compressor machine churns batch after batch without pre-freezing, but it is larger and much more expensive. The ICE-21 trades that convenience for simplicity and a lower outlay.
- Is the bowl and paddle dishwasher safe?
- The bowl and paddle are hand-wash only; the bowl should not go in the dishwasher. Wipe the base clean.
- Where is the Cuisinart ICE-21 Automatic Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker cheapest?
- At Best Buy, for $69.95, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the Cuisinart ICE-21 Automatic Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker?
- 14 stores we checked sell it, including Cuisinart, Best Buy, Williams-Sonoma, Crate & Barrel, Wayfair.