This is a dedicated 2 quart ice cream maker with a compressor that freezes the ingredients to make ice cream. Here are some things to know about this ice cream maker.
- I recommend only getting this ice cream maker if you plan on using this once a week or more. This machine is really, really heavy and I can barely lift it. It’s difficult to take out and put away. I would much rather leave this on my countertop, but I don’t have a tonne of space and this ice cream maker takes up a lot of space.
- You need to let the ice cream maker sit upright for 24 hours upon arrival. Plugging in and turning the machine on immediately can cause the compressor to run dry, leading to damage. Waiting gives the oil enough time to settle, ensuring proper lubrication and protecting the compressor from damage. Additionally, waiting allows the compressor to settle into its correct position. This is not written in the manual, but an important thing to do!
- The ice cream bucket is 2 quart and quite large. It can make any capacity of ice cream and I found that making 1 to 1.5 L is the best amount.
- You can make traditional ice cream, gelato, sherbet, sorbet and frozen yoghurt. The users manual and recipe book is not very helpful so it took me a while to figure out both the recipe and churn time. For a 1L batch, I churn for 15 minutes and for a 1.5 L batch, I churn for 20 minutes.
- My favourite recipe for frozen yogurt is to use a full tub (750g) of 6% Balkan Yogurt + ¼ cup of maple syrup or agave syrup, 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract and 1 cup of frozen wild blueberries and let it churn for 15 minutes.
- The container is easy to clean up. I hand wash the container and the paddle only; no dishwashers
- The machine is easy to set up and use; there are three modes (churn only, cool only, ice cream mode which churns and cools) and setting the appropriate amount of time. I like letting the final product sit for another 15 minutes under cool only to harden before consuming.
Overall, I’m very happy with this ice cream machine and it’s possible to make healthy treats, but given the size and weight of this machine, I suggest getting it only if you plan on making ice cream treats regularly.
| Brand | Acmeenjoy |
|---|---|
| Colour | Silver |
| Parcel Dimensions | 49.53 x 38.1 x 30.48 cm; 13.52 kg |
| Capacity | 2.1 quarts |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Auto shut-off | Yes |
| Special Features | Keep Cool Function, Digital Display, Automatic Shut-Off, Low Noise, Overheat Protection, See-Through Lid, Built-In Compressor, Built-In Timer |
| Item Weight | 13.5 kg |
