Being in Singapore, our homes are of smaller sizes and we just do not have the luxury of having big freezers to keep the freezer bowls or massive bench tops to leave our Ice Cream Maker standing around all day as a decoration when we are not using it.
I went to a few home appliances store around the country and they usually have only 1 pathetic Ice Cream Maker on display which happens to be the Kenwood IM280 Ice Cream Maker
What it makes: Ice cream, yoghurt, sorbet
Size: 1.5 L
Time required:15-20min + at least 6 hours freezing of freezer bowl
Price: USD $90
Pros:
- You easily get this anywhere in Singapore - they sell it at Courts and Harvey Norman
- Small and compact in size
- Small opening - less likely for dust to get in than the Cuisinart models
- Moderate difficult in assembling and using the machine
Cons:
- The make of this machine looks flimsy and does not look as durable as the Cuisinart models.
- Small opening on the lid to pour in ingredients
I really did not like this model at all as it does look as if it will start to fall apart with repeated use. So, I did my research and these are my top 3 choices of Ice Cream Makers:
What it makes: Ice cream, yoghurt, sorbet
Size: 1.5 Quat
Time required:15-20min + at least 8 hours freezing of freezer bowl
Price: USD $53.99
Pros:
- Small and compact in size
- Light but the make feels durable
- Simple to assemble and use
Cons:
- Ice cream can overflow if you put too much ingredients in
- There is no cover over the top of the machine and dust can potentially get in
- Unable to adjust settings - only on and off
- No timer available
What it makes: Ice cream, yoghurt, sorbet
Size: 2 Quat
Time required:15-20min + at least 6 hours freezing of freezer bowl
Price: USD $73.99
What it makes: Ice cream, yoghurt, sorbet + GELATO
Size: 1.5 Quat
Time required:15-20min (No freezing required)
Price: USD $399.95
Pros:
- Sturdy and Durable
- A clear lid on top to prevent dust from getting in
- Self refrigerating compressor - NO freezing required!
- 12 Hardness settings
- Automatic and manual settings - timer available
Cons:
- Large in size
- More pricey than the other machines
What it makes: Ice cream, yoghurt, sorbet + GELATO
Size: 1.5L
Time required: 40min + (No freezing required)
Price: USD $264.95
Pros:
- Sturdy and Durable
- A clear lid on top to prevent dust from getting in
- Self refrigerating compressor - NO freezing required!
- Fully automatic
- Cheaper than the Breville Model
Cons:
- Large in size
- More pricey than the Cuisinart Machines
I hope this guide is helpful in finding the perfect Ice Cream Machine for your own home. I cannot wait to have my own to tide through the endless hot days in Singapore! Oh glorious Ice Creams!
Here's a list of 30 crazy Ice Cream Flavours around the world for your entertainment: Link
