COWSAR 2.1 Quart Ice Cream Maker Machine with Built-in Compressor, No Pre-freezing, LED Digital Display, Frozen Yogurt, Keep-cooling and Timer, Stainless Steel

Yes, this is a bulky item so you will either need lots of countertop space or separate storage for when not in use. That said, it is so nice to dump everything in and make ice cream without any additional mess from salt, ice, etc. ; super easy to use. The automatic shut-off works well. I have made frozen yogurt, ice cream and fruit cream. I have experimented with adding collagen, extra cream, extra dried milk, eggs, whey, gelatin and more to increase the protein. Love the flexibility and it saves on cost over expensive store items. Make sure your mix is moving when you first set it up as you may need to double-check that the paddles are locked in place so they can do their job. It sounds quieter when they are working correctly, too.

Very easy to assemble and use, and it works. I started with a warm mix and had gelato firm enough to eat in under 40 minutes. It's a nice slow churn so it works really well for gelato I think. Designed for easy cleaning. The paddle connects semi-loosely to the lid/motor assembly -- that's a feature, not a bug. If you take the lid off to check the ice cream after it's firmed, the paddle will disconnect but that is better than stressing or breaking something. Just fit the hole back over the paddle and reconnect the lid carefully. Obviously this machine is not designed for industrial use, so use it with care and common sense. When the mix gets stiff and the motor is working hard, it should turn off automatically but you can turn it off early and you can serve something soft, or put it in the freezer and firm it up (or put it into popsicle molds which works great)

This is an awesome little machine. It's a little bit noisy but well worth every minute to have such a wonderful dessert in under an hour producing soft serve ice cream quickly efficiently and taste wonderful any one can use this machine functions exactly as it should looks good sitting on the counter and it's stainless cover easy assembly easy cleanup all around one of the best things I've purchased for the kitchen

Makes great ice cream and frozen yogurt. It's much faster than I thought it would be. I had to try different amounts and ingredients to get it right. My only issue with my machine is the yogurt setting. It only gives an option of 4 to 24 hours on the timer and nothing ever happens. The ice cream setting does does work for frozen yogurt, not sure what the difference would be. For the price, I don't mind, just odd..

I love diy, I can whip up ice cream anytime I feel like it. This machine is simple to use and I'm so happy I bought it. I don't have to buy it at the store and I know everything I put in it, endless possibilities.

I would buy this again in a second! This makes making homemade ice cream very easy and fast. No more rocket and ice to make your favorite flavors of ice cream. I was even able to find a recipe for bluemoon ice cream, one of my favorite flavors from my childhood!

Makes great ice cream , works perfectly to freeze and churn ice cream , it’s pretty quiet compared to the freezer tub type I have had previously. The self freezing is the best , and it whips up a nice texture ice cream in under an hour. I love this thing. If you’re thinking about one , I think you will not be disappointed with this machine.

Makes great ice cream in under 40 minutes! Lovely soft-serve texture turning into scoopable ice cream after an overnight in the freezer. Very sturdy machine with a modern exterior. Somewhat loud, but only toward the end of the churning cycle when the ice cream thickens. Easy to use and clean up. Fits easily on counter.