Hamilton Beach Electric Ice Cream Maker, Ice Cream Machine, 1.5 Quart Capacity, White

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have always wanted an ice cream maker, but they all looked so daunting... until I found the Hamilton Beach 1.5 Quart Ice Cream Maker!! This maker is so easy to use, but be sure to follow the instructions. For instance, you have to turn the machine on before adding your ice cream mixture. If you don't turn it on first, the mixture might freeze too quickly, not allowing it to turn. It's very easy to assemble and with only one switch, it's easy to control. The unit is also very well made. It includes an easy to read manual with recipes for different ice cream or sorbet, and you can also make your own. Be sure you don't add more than 4 cups of your mixture so you don't end up with a mess. Not a complaint, but it is a little noisy. Not as loud as I thought it would be though. And what's nice is that it's portable. You can put it anywhere there is a plug to plug it in. The power cord is a decent length as well. If you don't want muss or fuss, I definitely recommend this Hamilton Beach ice cream maker!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am absolutely STUNNED at the quality, simplicity & effectiveness of this machine. It has exceeded my expectations. 6 recipes are included. The FREEZER BOWL requires 8-22 HOURS in the freezer BEFORE beginning ANY recipe. Some recipes require cooking/chilling the mixture; some do not. I have made Easy Vanilla (does NOT require cook/chill time) & Cappuccino Gelato (requires cook/chill time overnight). BOTH had excellent texture & taste. Both have survived freezing & storage over 5-7 days in the freezer. I would not recommend storing for longer than a week or two. It was starting to crystal, flavor was not as bright as fresh. Churn is a little loud but 20-40 minutes is the average time required (25 for me) so the noise wasn't significant. After churning the ice cream is a soft-serve texture but storing in the freezer (at least 2 hours) firms it to regular texture. I am in love with this machine. Easy to use, easy to clean and produces a beautiful ice cream HOMEMADE by YOU. A win-win-win in my book!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I really like that the ice cream maker is not big. We do not have a large kitchen area and this affords us space that we would not have with other brands that tout the same product. Also, the quality of ice cream made by this model is excellent and delicious. You can literally follow the easy, simple ingredients and instructions for homemade ice cream provided in the booklet or online and it comes out great.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I just received my ice cream maker, and it is absolutely a game changer! We can make fresh, frozen ice cream in just 20 minutes. It's also lightweight with only a few pieces, making it easy to store. We especially love the bowl and how quickly it freezes. I keep it in my freezer just in case because, once again, it's so quick and easy to make ice cream with this machine!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I am pleasantly surprised by this machine. It's not that I didn't think it wouldn't work. It's just it's way easier to use than I thought it would be. Plus it's super easy to clean. It gives you a recipe book as well so now you know exactly what is going into your ice cream. My kids and I have already made several different ice creams and it's the middle of winter.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this ice cream maker! This has been on my wishlist for years and I never got around to buying it. It's a classic no-fuss ice cream maker that's the perfect size and easy to store and clean. You can make the perfect batch of what ever ice cream flavor you dream up and it's perfect for vegan frozen treats which is what I make.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have never used an ice cream maker before, so I wasn't sure what to expect with this one. It is so easy to use! Planning is the hardest part about this ice cream maker. The bowl needs to be in the freezer 24 hours before it is ready to use. Also, the recipes need to be chilled overnight. It is loud while churring, and it shakes a lot. It makes me nervous that it will shake off the counter, so I just keep it on the ground when I am using it. I wish it came with a lid. It comes with a recipe booklet that has several recipes. I made a couple of the recipes, and they turned out delicious. The machine is very easy to clean.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] TL;DR: Good news: it works very quickly, is easy to use clean, the manual has 6 recipes Things to keep in mind: it is very loud (especially when it finishes mixing), don't use metal to scrape the ice cream off the bowl So far we have made the "Peaches and Cream Ice Cream" twice. The first time we had stored the bowl in our chest freezer and the liquid froze so fast (~5-10 minutes instead of the expected 20-40 minutes) and we thought something was wrong. The outer layer had frozen (and made the maker think it was finished) but the inside wasn't frozen yet. In hindsight, I think we should have chopped the peaches finer or waited to add them until after the cream had thickened. When were getting the (very) frozen ice cream off the sides, we were using a metal spoon (I didn't see any warnings against this in the manual) but the finish inside is a little damaged now. So I would recommend using a spatula, which has worked great since because the ice cream is more of a soft serve consistency rather than a really thick ice cream. The second time we pre-froze the bowl in our regular freezer and made a half batch. The mixture froze better and the ice cream was finished in about 10 minutes (compared to the expected 20-40 minutes for a full batch). A heads up for new users: the machine is quite loud. Especially when the ice cream has frozen enough and is done, causing the machine to just move back and forth. It honestly made me think the machine was broken because I wasn't expecting it to be so loud. Both times we have used it, everything was really easy to clean. The manual is really clear about what can and can't be washed and how to do so. About the manual: - it has 6 recipes: 2 different vanilla ones, chocolate, strawberry sorbet, peaches and cream, and a cappuccino gelato - there is a brief troubleshooting section and a "Tips for Best Results" section that are helpful - after our experience in the chest freezer, I wish it included warnings about if it was possible to get the bowl too cold or not Final note: the sticker on the front of mine is sticking out a little bit but it's not affecting the usability of the machine so I didn't use that to affect my rating.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a really cool and fun little machine. I wanted to love it - and may still in time! - but our first attempt ended up basically flavored whipped cream! The machine itself is very very simple and straightforward to use. It's a good size, making several servings of ice cream without taking up too much room in your cupboard or on the counter when you're using it, but I think it must just taking some experimenting to get the recipe dialed in. We tried the recipe for vanilla ice cream in the manual and it seriously came out literally 100% like the texture of whipped cream. Just a little bit shy of whipped butter honestly! To the point that it didn't melt when stored in the fridge. I think it was over-mixed but I'm really not sure because we kept checking it and it didn't seem the right consistency any earlier. In any case it's a fun machine and if we could get the recipe right I bet it would make great ice cream.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Setup was very easy since there are only 4 pieces. Operation was also easy to understand. It is important to follow the direction of freezer time as I tried to cut some time off and consistency wasn't right. I re-did it and the second try was a lot better. There are two things that I didn't like, It is very loud during mixing. The second is other than the easy vanilla ice cream thought it was a lot off prep work. All and all it was a fun activity with the family and a nice treat at the end.