2 Quarts! New Cuisinart Stainless-Steel Ice Cream Maker

Do you have an ice cream maker? If you make ice cream at home, you know that many ice cream makers just churn out quantities of 1 quart or so. The most popular Cuisinart model can hold up to 1 1/2 quarts, which means that some recipes, when fully frozen and fluffy, spill out over the top. Well now you at least have the option of a bigger batch: Cuisinart has a 2-quart model on the market.

This ice cream maker works on the same principle as other home ice cream makers: it comes with a removable bowl that has an inner layer of special gel. You have to freeze this bowl solid, then fill it with cold ice cream mix and churn. The bowl has to be re-frozen between each batch, which is the main drawback of this kind of model. If you're making ice cream for a party or for a crowd, it's actually pretty great to have a 2-quart model, since it's best to make as much ice cream as possible before putting the bowl away for another 24 hours. If we didn't already use a compressor model of ice cream maker we'd definitely be thinking about buying one of these.

• Find it: 2-Quart Cuisinart Stainless-Steel Ice Cream Maker, $79.95 at Williams-Sonoma

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This is the same exact model I gave my husband for his birthday this year. He has played with a few batches but I made my first ever batch of ice cream over the weekend (jackfruit/pineapple, agave sweetened). The bowl is no big deal. We have a spot to keep it in the freezer when it is not in use and generally put a bag of frozen peas or something inside. It is good to keep the freezer full of frozen things for efficiency anyway. My husband has used it while we have had guests over so we could all eat fresh ice cream.

posted by kmarie on July 13th 2009 at 10:28am
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I use that basic Cuisinart model. Actually it is my mother-in-law's and everytime I post a new ice cream recipe she threatens to take it back. I may let her and pick up this one instead, if only because it looks like it might store a bit better.
PS Just made some Strawberry Ice Cream with a Rhubarb Swirl. Yum! backseatgourmet.blogspot.com

posted by Mama Ark on July 13th 2009 at 11:04am
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I was lucky enough to get my parent's old (yep, harvest gold) hand crank ice cream maker. It makes 5 quarts at a time. Fantastic! It only takes about 30 minutes of cranking & then gets packed in more ice in a cooler for several hours. I like the old fashioned part of the hand crank. Sure, it takes a little more time, but it's a fun thing to do on a warm afternoon with friends.

posted by tallsarah on July 13th 2009 at 11:12am
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You also get a $20 WS gift card if you purchase it this month.

posted by Indy Jeffrey on July 13th 2009 at 1:12pm
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i've had this model for a couple of years, but have only recently started using it in earnest. among others, i've made the mango lassi frozen yogurt recipe from the "best lick" contest twice now and have fallen in love with my cuisinart. next up is irish coffee ice cream.

posted by muro.lamere on July 13th 2009 at 9:32pm
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I bought this model a few months back and I love it. I have made some wonderful creations in it. It is great to have a 2-quart container so you can have more of the good stuff you make.

posted by velascomike on August 24th 2009 at 6:29pm
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