KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment for Stand Mixer 2 Quart KSMICM White

This household consumes a lot of ice cream when I buy it. Can’t keep it for long, in fact. The cost of ice cream is also going up, and the containers getting smaller as well as all the additives. Decided to make my own ice cream. This attachment to my kitchen aid has been the best investment! Easy to use, super sturdy. I permanent store my bowl in the freezer so it’s ready to use in a moments notice. Takes about 30 minutes and the slowest stir speed, per instructions, so don’t try to speed it up. I’ve made several quarts now and no signs of cracking or leakage as mentioned in reviews. Easy to clean by just rinsing, and wiping only the exterior (or your towel will freeze to the sides). Am I saving money? Yes. A little, I use organic ingredients so savings is about 14 cents per ounce. If I used nonorganic, I would save more. Whether organic or not, you are still not getting the additives and such with store bought. It’s also sparked imagination as to what we can make. The latest was Hawaiian hula pie-inspired (Leilani’s in Maui - see photo) and chocolate peanut butter. Enjoy! Read more

I bought this last July. I've haven't bought ice-cream since. Make sure you buy the KitchenAid brand. Here's the pros, cons and a few tips: Pros 1. The bowl is easy to figure out how to assemble. 2. Stays really cold for at least 25 minutes. 3. Easy to clean after each use. 4. The KitchenAid brand seems well made. Cons 1. I wish it came with some kind of blade scraper. Like most machines, the ice cream is difficult to get off of the paddle. 2. The bowl takes up a lot of space in the freezer. Tips 1. Freeze the bowl for a whole 24 hours instead of 16. 2. Separate your ice-cream custard into quart size mason jars and refrigerate so it's nice and cold before using it. The recipe I use makes 2 quarts so I have one for later. There's enough sugar and it'll keep a few weeks. 3. Only use a quart plus about a cup and a half of whatever ice cream custard and flavor. It might seem like there's a lot more room but as air incorporates, the ice cream will take up the whole bowl. 3. Mix the ice-cream on the slowest speed for 20-25 minutes. 4. Here's the recipe I use. I add salt too and mix my flavor in a bowl with a whisk before putting it in the maker. I suggest doing it that way because I have learned that the bowl is so cold, the paddle can freeze to the bowl. Read more

This was a fantastic attachment for my wife. The functionality of it is great. It made probably in our minds the best ice cream we have ever had. You need to make sure you freezer is at its lowest setting to get the bowl to freeze. We set ours to -4 and it came out frozen just like you need it to. The texture of the ice cream was firm but so smooth and silky. Its consistency was spot on. If you are looking to make your own homemade ice cream then you can go wrong with this attachment. Read more

I shouldn't love this as much as I do. It makes amazing ice cream! Freezing time takes at least overnight. Very easy to clean - do not put it in the dishwasher! It's quite versatile and can be used for ice cream, gelato, or sorbet. Texture of your ice cream will really depend on your ingredients, but my favorite is a egg based custard ice cream. Didn't use a metal spoon to eat ice cream right out of it, you'll scratch the surface. If it starts leaking light blue liquid out the side like you've stabbed a smurf, then it's time to replace your bowl. Pictured is my most recent creation, rocky road! Read more

I recently purchased the KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment for my stand mixer, and I must say, it's been an absolute game-changer in my kitchen! As an avid ice cream lover, being able to whip up delicious frozen treats at home has been a dream come true. The attachment is incredibly easy to use. Just pop the freeze bowl in the freezer overnight, attach it to your KitchenAid stand mixer, pour in your ingredients, and let the mixer do the work. In no time at all, you'll have velvety smooth ice cream ready to enjoy. What I love most about this attachment is the endless variety it offers. From classic vanilla and chocolate to more adventurous flavors like mint chocolate chip or cookies and cream, the possibilities are endless. Plus, you have full control over the ingredients, so you can make healthier versions of your favorite treats or accommodate dietary restrictions with ease. Cleanup is a breeze too, making cleanup a simple and hassle-free process. Overall, I can't recommend the KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment enough. It's well-built, easy to use, and produces consistently fantastic results. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, this attachment is sure to become a beloved staple in your culinary arsenal. Treat yourself and your loved ones to homemade ice cream perfection with this must-have accessory for any KitchenAid stand mixer! Read more

I had two issues with the product, both minor. First, the connector attachment doesn't fit flush to the mixer, which makes it a bit awkward to setup - not difficult, just awkward. The instructions do not tell you that once you start churning the ice cream, you cannot stop until it is completed period. If you stop he mixer for any reason, do NOT restart it. If you do, the plastic connector will snap as the dasher will have frozen in the bowl. This happened to me when our power went out for about 30 seconds then came back on. I wasn't close enough to get to the mixer to stop it when the power came back on and I heard a loud snap and the connect plastic had broken. It would have been nice if there was a warning in the instructions about power outages. Overall though, the ice cream maker works well. I made a no-added sugar chocolate ice cream with sugar free chocolate chips mixed in as well as a pink champagne sorbet. Both were quick and easy. Clean-up is simple. The bowl does take up a large amount of my freezer space prior to making the ice cream. My freezer is set a -1 F, so it only takes about 15 minutes to churn the ice cream. Read more