2.64 Qt Ice Cream Maker, Upgraded Fastest 250W Compressor Fully Automatic Ice Cream Machine with No Pre-Freezing, 2H Keep Cool, LCD Display & Timer, All Stainless Steel

First batch, simple recipe, this machine is amazing!! I was using the old freeze the bowl ice cream maker and saw this one. Had to have it. Not disappointed at all. This thing froze the cream in about 30 mins. Added oreo's to the mix and the mixture bulked up. Just incredible taste and texture. So far so good!!

I absolutely love this ice cream machine! From the very first batch, it produced rich, creamy, and perfectly textured ice cream , It’s so easy to use and clean, and every recipe I’ve tried has turned out amazing. Even though the box arrived with a little shipping damage, the seller handled it quickly and generously, showing top-notch customer service. Fantastic product, fantastic people — highly recommended!

The main reason I bought this was because it specifically indicated it was a gelato maker, as opposed to an ice cream maker. Also being almost 40 pds of stainless steel, it made me think it was probably very good, just like espresso machine with stainless steel make a better espresso than machines with plastic. I love the fact that I can make a gelato after another, without having to wait for the bowl to freeze. Gelato is made with eggs yolks and less cream than ice cream, and it is creamier. The recipes use mostly fresh fruits (the strawberry is so good!) I will also experiment with different fruits. The English in the recipes is at times confusing and repetitive, but overall, the machine is great.

This product is incredibly easy to use and delivers excellent results. The recipe provides the perfect portion, and in just 36 minutes, the ice cream is ready—smooth, creamy, and delicious. The machine operates with minimal noise, and the temperature is conveniently displayed on the dashboard while it spins. There's no need to pre-freeze the bowl, which adds to its convenience. It's unfortunate that we can't trace the origins of the product or identify its inventor and owner. We’ll have to wait and see how it performs in the long term.

The ice cream I've made with this ice cream maker is excellent and it is very easy to use. My only concern is that I can't find a place to buy an additional paddle and mixing bowl. I am assuming that at some point the plastic paddle will wear out and will need to be replaced. It would be nice (faster) to have an additional mixing bowl to use when making more than one type of ice cream. F.Y.I. - I've used powdered egg yolks in my ice cream recipes and it works great - and saves time by not having to temper the liquid egg mixture before using. Update: Hometone ICE-2581 is the same machine. They were willing to sell me an extra paddle and mixing bowl when I contacted their customer support. I have now made several wonderful batches of ice cream with this machine. The trick is learning how long to let the mixing process run, depending on the type of ice cream you are making. It is ALWAYS less than what the Couplux recipe book says. You'll also want to experiment with the amount of cream and milk - and the amount of add ins for specific flavors you are making. We love this machine.