Spec me an ice cream machine

[ennogs]

I know we have a few users with ice cream makers. I want opinions on a good one to buy.

I currently have one of the cheap ones when you first have to freeze the bowl for 18 hours. While this works the finished ice cream has too many ice crystal in it.

So can anybody recommend a good ice cream machine please.

 

[ennogs]

I have seen some for £180 - 300 and one for £850 also some around £1000 - 12000. I am looking more around the £200 price tag. I want a proper finished ice cream with no ice crystals though.

So I am looking for opinions from people who have a machine that cost them around £180 - 250.

 

[ennogs]

I recently got a £25 Kenwood one and haven't had any crystal issues. Have you experimented with different recipes first before spending a load more cash? I tend to use a simple base recipe and chuck some bits in e.g. raspberry and white choc is currently in the freezer.

I have experimented with different recipes. Although I mostly use the fresh custard recipe. They crystals are more noticeable when I make vanilla. I can actually feel the ice crystals on my tongue when I am eating the ice cream.

 

[ennogs]

I recently got a £25 Kenwood one and haven't had any crystal issues. Have you experimented with different recipes first before spending a load more cash? I tend to use a simple base recipe and chuck some bits in e.g. raspberry and white choc is currently in the freezer.

I won't be spending cash it is an Xmas present for me lol.

 

[ennogs]

Thanks for the replies