Hi everyone,

I would really like to buy an ice cream maker. I have a Rival with a big blue bucket (don't know the model #) but I want a nicer one....Cuisinart, Kitchenaid,..? Mine is just so bulky. I don't want to spend hundreds of dollars though so maybe my options are limited.
Does anyone have any recommendations of ones they really like?

Also, last time I made low carb ice cream it was a few years ago and I made only the recipes in Atkins recipe book. Any recommendations on favorite flavors and recipes?

Thanks,
Beanie

Hi Beanie:

I did a search for you on everything "ice cream" related. There's lots of info to wade through.

http://forum.lowcarber.org/search.p...rder=descending

I use a Krups ice cream maker and I've been happy with the results. I think lots of people use the Cuisinart as well. I don't know if you've made LC ice cream yet. If you haven't, the results won't be the same as regular ice cream which relies on sugar and/or alcohol to stay soft. Of course, that's providing that it lasts long enough to have to freeze.

Wanda

Hi Beanie,

I got my ice-cream maker from e-bay for a bargain. It took ages for one to be listed for sale, but once it did it was worth the wait. It might be a good place to start.

Regards,

Katt

I've used different electric ice cream makers and the one I still like best is the simple, hand cranked Donvier. It's easy to use, cleans up easily and works well. You don't have to sit there cranking. A few turns every few minutes is all it takes. If you have kids or guests over, they really have fun doing it!

Getting a constantly turned texture isn't necessary for low-carb ice cream because no matter what, it's rock solid after freezing over night. Sugar is what keeps ice-cream supple while frozen. A bit of alcohol will help in LC ice cream though.

Karen

Hi Karen
About Ice Cream makers, I have a Donvier too, it's great, no salt, no ice, no electricity. Thanks for the tip about adding alcohol. I made some LC ice cream last week for the first time and you're right, it does turn hard as a rock overnight! I think I'll try it again tonight with a splash of Grand Marnier!

ckx4

I have a Krups and it worked very well on regular Ice Cream. I haven't tried it with low carb yet but thinking about it.

I got the el cheapo rivel for 15 bucks and so very glad now that i made my ice cream that i didnt get a most expensive one. It takes like 10 mins to make in the maker, and its tasty. I am back on induction so I have simple french nella, but im thinking I want to use it for a different purpose than a desert now that ive tasted it. I think it'll be great to freeze and use a tablespoon in my morning coffee.

"Amazon.com: Kitchen & Housewares: Cuisinart ICE-20 1-1/2-Quart Automatic Ice Cream, Frozen Yogurt & Sorbet Maker, White"



49.95 with no shipping and handling. Very easy to use!

You mean just dump in some booze???

And that will make it keep it's texture??

Way cool...

Was doin my thrift store shopping and yard sailin this past weekend and saw like 3-4 makers cheap cheap
So might not hurt to look in that direction. Sorry, but I AM Ms ElCheapo and cannot ever see paying 20+ for a piece of equipment that's not used daily and even a lot of times, not weekly.
I'd invest those kinda bucks in a blender, since I do probably make a shake a day.
Anyways...some ideas