Comments on: Cuisinart Ice-45 Mix-It-In Soft-Serve 1-1/2-Quart Ice-Cream Maker http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker Best Deals On Ice Cream Maker Machine Sun, 07 Feb 2010 21:48:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Rishi http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-532 Rishi Thu, 09 Jul 2009 11:02:15 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-532 4.0 out of 5 stars Cuisinart Ice-45 Mix-It-In Soft-Serve 1 1/2 Quart Ice-Cream Maker We have actually only used it once. The product did produce pretty good ice cream, but we used cheap Food Lion brands of Yogurt, so need to redo it. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Cuisinart Ice-45 Mix-It-In Soft-Serve 1 1/2 Quart Ice-Cream Maker
We have actually only used it once. The product did produce pretty good ice cream, but we used cheap Food Lion brands of Yogurt, so need to redo it.

]]> By: Bayarmaa http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-531 Bayarmaa Thu, 09 Jul 2009 10:10:09 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-531 1.0 out of 5 stars Waste of $100 DON"T BUY THIS P.O.S. We have used the product three times, used the correct ingredients, and accurately followed all directions, yet the soft serve never dispenses through the opening. 1.0 out of 5 stars
Waste of $100 DON”T BUY THIS P.O.S.
We have used the product three times, used the correct ingredients, and accurately followed all directions, yet the soft serve never dispenses through the opening.

]]> By: Naara http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-530 Naara Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:19:07 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-530 5.0 out of 5 stars Great product and service We went on a cruise recently and loved having the Soft Serve Ice Cream. When we got home we decided to purchase one for ourselves. We are happy with the Cuisinart Ice Cream maker. 5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product and service
We went on a cruise recently and loved having the Soft Serve Ice Cream. When we got home we decided to purchase one for ourselves. We are happy with the Cuisinart Ice Cream maker.

]]> By: Xiao hong http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-529 Xiao hong Thu, 09 Jul 2009 08:02:21 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-529 4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Investment for Ice Cream Lovers After much anticipation, I finally got to try my ice cream maker today. Before purchasing and using this product, I read the reviews carefully being that this is a rather... 4.0 out of 5 stars
A Good Investment for Ice Cream Lovers
After much anticipation, I finally got to try my ice cream maker today. Before purchasing and using this product, I read the reviews carefully being that this is a rather…

]]> By: Pabla http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-528 Pabla Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:35:06 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-528 1.0 out of 5 stars Big disappointment After several attempts to make the ice cream, I finally left it in the freezer for a few days to get completely frozen. 1.0 out of 5 stars
Big disappointment
After several attempts to make the ice cream, I finally left it in the freezer for a few days to get completely frozen.

]]> By: Nellis http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-527 Nellis Thu, 09 Jul 2009 06:36:05 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-527 4.0 out of 5 stars Was weary from some of the reviews but glad I gave it a chance! I almost didn't buy this because of some the reviews but I'm so glad I didn't listen to them and bought it anyways. 4.0 out of 5 stars
Was weary from some of the reviews but glad I gave it a chance!
I almost didn’t buy this because of some the reviews but I’m so glad I didn’t listen to them and bought it anyways.

]]> By: Ulema http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-526 Ulema Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:44:21 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-526 5.0 out of 5 stars Works Like a Charm! Our family absolutely loves this machine! The pros are the easy set-up, simple recipe book and the clean-up. 5.0 out of 5 stars
Works Like a Charm!
Our family absolutely loves this machine!
The pros are the easy set-up, simple recipe book and the clean-up.

]]> By: Derenik http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-525 Derenik Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:40:51 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-525 2.0 out of 5 stars love Cuisinart but not this model It makes good ice cream but won't dispense unless the ice cream is just the right consistency. Too thick and you have to scoop. 2.0 out of 5 stars
love Cuisinart but not this model
It makes good ice cream but won’t dispense unless the ice cream is just the right consistency. Too thick and you have to scoop.

]]> By: Zeus http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-522 Zeus Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:38:38 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-522 </div> I'm a nut when it comes to icecream makers. I love soft serve. <br/>This one works great, but I hate having to freeze the bowl for 12 hours first. I have limited freezer space so I don't leave it in there, which means we really need to plan in advance. <br/>It is great for a family, but not for a big party. I’m a nut when it comes to icecream makers. I love soft serve.
This one works great, but I hate having to freeze the bowl for 12 hours first. I have limited freezer space so I don’t leave it in there, which means we really need to plan in advance.
It is great for a family, but not for a big party.

]]> By: Jeneva http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker/comment-page-1#comment-521 Jeneva Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:51:27 +0000 http://www.icecreammakermachine.org/cuisinart-ice-45-mix-it-in-soft-serve-1-12-quart-ice-cream-maker#comment-521 </div> In reading the reviews for this product, I've noticed that some people may have been expecting something more than what Cuisinart is selling. Having used this unit several times now, here are my impressions and thoughts. <br/>- The unit uses a freezer bowl to freeze the product. That means that the bowl MUST be frozen solid and the product MUST be very well chilled, otherwise you will not get good results. We have just kept our freezer bowls in the deep freeze when not in use so that we can make ice cream fairly quickly. It's probably best to mix up your soft serve mix at least an hour in advance and put it in the coldest part of your fridge or (as another reviewer suggested) in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to get it as cold as possible without prematurely freezing it. <br/>- The freezer bowl doesn't have a huge capacity. It can make "10-12" servings - if your servings are small. 6-8 is probably more like it. If you want more, make certain you purchase an additional bowl and keep it frozen. <br/>- The instructions on time expectations generally say 10-15 minutes, and this can be true if you chill the ice cream mixture very thoroughly. Otherwise it will take longer, probably more like 15-20 minutes. <br/>- The first serving or so may be fairly soupy - I have found that I can dispense some into a cup and then re-add that into the top of the bowl. <br/>- The "mix-ins" really don't mix in to the soft serve at all, they are really topping dispensers. If you're expecting something like a DQ Blizzard, it's not the same. Also, don't over-fill (or pack in) the mix in bins. I've had good luck with chopped peanuts, sprinkles and the mini M&Ms. <br/><br/>The differences between this unit and a more conventional ice cream freezer are mainly that this unit has a freezable bowl vs. a bowl that is placed in a mix of ice and rock salt. That means it is a little more convenient, but lacks the capacity of the conventional freezer. Our ice cream freezer makes about twice as much ice cream as the soft serve, but it is much louder, generally requires more clean up and doesn't dispense the product. On the other side, I think a conventional freezer has more versatility if you are making things like frozen custards that set up harder than soft serve. Finally, the freezer just isn't really as much "fun" as this one is which has real appeal if you've got kids in the family. <br/><br/>Overall, I've really enjoyed this gadget - but I did some research first and made certain I understood what I was buying. This is NOT like the soft serve dispensers in restaurants - but it's very nice for a treat on a summer afternoon. <br/> In reading the reviews for this product, I’ve noticed that some people may have been expecting something more than what Cuisinart is selling. Having used this unit several times now, here are my impressions and thoughts.
- The unit uses a freezer bowl to freeze the product. That means that the bowl MUST be frozen solid and the product MUST be very well chilled, otherwise you will not get good results. We have just kept our freezer bowls in the deep freeze when not in use so that we can make ice cream fairly quickly. It’s probably best to mix up your soft serve mix at least an hour in advance and put it in the coldest part of your fridge or (as another reviewer suggested) in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to get it as cold as possible without prematurely freezing it.
- The freezer bowl doesn’t have a huge capacity. It can make “10-12″ servings – if your servings are small. 6-8 is probably more like it. If you want more, make certain you purchase an additional bowl and keep it frozen.
- The instructions on time expectations generally say 10-15 minutes, and this can be true if you chill the ice cream mixture very thoroughly. Otherwise it will take longer, probably more like 15-20 minutes.
- The first serving or so may be fairly soupy – I have found that I can dispense some into a cup and then re-add that into the top of the bowl.
- The “mix-ins” really don’t mix in to the soft serve at all, they are really topping dispensers. If you’re expecting something like a DQ Blizzard, it’s not the same. Also, don’t over-fill (or pack in) the mix in bins. I’ve had good luck with chopped peanuts, sprinkles and the mini M&Ms.

The differences between this unit and a more conventional ice cream freezer are mainly that this unit has a freezable bowl vs. a bowl that is placed in a mix of ice and rock salt. That means it is a little more convenient, but lacks the capacity of the conventional freezer. Our ice cream freezer makes about twice as much ice cream as the soft serve, but it is much louder, generally requires more clean up and doesn’t dispense the product. On the other side, I think a conventional freezer has more versatility if you are making things like frozen custards that set up harder than soft serve. Finally, the freezer just isn’t really as much “fun” as this one is which has real appeal if you’ve got kids in the family.

Overall, I’ve really enjoyed this gadget – but I did some research first and made certain I understood what I was buying. This is NOT like the soft serve dispensers in restaurants – but it’s very nice for a treat on a summer afternoon.

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