Top 6 Ice Cream Makers

1. Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker

I have the 1 1/2-quart model and gave one to my son and his family. There's also a two-chamber model and extra freezing bowls are available.

2. DeLonghi 1.8-Quart Ice Cream Maker

This ice cream maker has a built in compressor unit, making it possible to have professional ice cream at home. Expensive, but a wonderful gift for any ice cream lover.

3. Rival White Mountain 4 Quart Electric Ice Cream Maker

Electric or traditional hand-crank, these excellent 4- to 6-quart ice cream makers are very popular.

4. DeLonghi IceCreamery Ice Cream Maker

Another high-quality machine with a built-in freezing unit, this one comes with 2 bowls. It has separate mixing and chilling controls, a digital timer, see-through lid, and makes 1.5 quarts in 20 to 40 minutes.

5. All Clad Deni 5500 Scoop Factory Soft Serve

This Deni model makes frozen yogurt, sherbet, frozen cocktails, hard ice cream, and soft serve ice cream. It has a unique stand and dispenser for soft serve treats.

6. VillaWare Stainless Steel Ice Cream Maker

This ice cream maker uses a pre-frozen bowl to make ice cream. The base is brushed stainless steel and it has two speed selections.