Although keep in mind, you will have to invest in rock salt. The Nostalgia is quite inexpensive for the capacity (four quarts, the most of any machine we tested by far). Yet as opposed to using, say, a costly high-tech compressor, it still requires insulating the canister in layers of rock salt and ice. It's electric, so you won't exhaust your arm muscles churning your mix in circles for 45 minutes. If you appreciate modern day conveniences, but still get misty eyed over the good old days of hand cranking ice cream in a bucket, this hybrid model may be for you. Still, if you're a hardcore ice cream aficionado and not just an occasional enthusiast, this is the professional-grade beast machine for you.
$300 isn't exactly chump change, but is par for the course when it comes to compressors. But keep in mind, it is still pretty massive and intensely heavy - the trade-off of this kind of model. It can be paused in the middle of a cycle to check the consistency (while pre-programmed for a one-hour churn, we actually found our ice cream was ready within 30 minutes), and can be selectively operated in three different modes - making ice cream, mixing only, and cooling - which will hold it at optimal temperature for delayed serving out of the machine.ĭue to a vertical design, it takes up slightly less space than many compressor machines. It has an excellent capacity at 2.1 quarts, and produced ice cream that stayed creamy and ice crystal-free in the freezer. Spend a day stocking your freezer, or preparing for a full-on frozen dairy party, by producing batch after batch after batch.Īnd there are other upsides to the Whynter. The built-in compressor allows for ice cream making at a moment's notice, as well as continuous use. Not only do they school old-fashioned hand crank models when it comes to ease of use, they bypass the inconvenient wait times required by frozen bowl electrics. That way, you'll always be ready to make ice cream at a moment's notice.īuy It: $150, , or Ĭompressors are all the rage when it comes to ice cream machines. And since this is a non-compressor model, just be sure to store the bowl in the freezer after hand washing. The paddle and lid are machine washable, which aids in clean-up. An integrated measuring cup is helpful to make sure you don't go overboard, although we'd still add slightly less than the max, as we found our ice cream was starting to overflow the canister at the end stages. And our liquid ice cream mix and add-ins poured easily and cleanly down the ingredient spout. Unlike many other models, it remained relatively quiet while churning - the sound of some machines can be downright ear-splitting. Programmed to churn for a set period, whether you select ice cream, frozen yogurt, gelato or sorbet, we knew to incorporate our mix-ins at the 25-minute mark, with the machine alerting us with a beep that our ice cream was ready 5 minutes after. And isn't that what it really comes down to, after all? Perfectly smooth, without a hint of ice, and boasting evenly incorporated mix-ins, our 2-quart stash was able to survive a one week hardening in the freezer while still remaining super creamy and scoopable.Īnother factor that set it apart from the pack is it's the only one that had a countdown timer. And whether you take on the cooking and cleaning to give your beloved a break or prepare the meal together, you're both in for a treat with these recipes.įor starters, this is the machine that made the very best ice cream. We've compiled a list of date night-approved recipes you can make a day or two before the holiday or make to freeze. The solution: make your Valentine's Day dinner and dessert in advance for an easier, more enjoyable night come February 14.
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