Cuisinart ICE-30BC Ice Cream Maker and Freezer Bowl Bundle
A 2-quart compressor-free churner with an extra freezer bowl, so you can make back-to-back batches of ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt without waiting overnight to refreeze.
Price today
$155
Verified ratings
★ 4.7/ 96
Why we picked it
01
Two bowls, two batches
The included spare freezer bowl lets you churn a second flavor immediately after the first. Useful for parties, taste tests, or households that disagree on chocolate versus vanilla.
02
Soft-serve texture in 20 minutes
Once the bowl is fully frozen, the paddle churns most recipes to a thick, scoopable consistency in about 20 minutes. Transfer to the freezer briefly for firmer texture.
03
Simple, low-maintenance design
No compressor, no condenser, no defrost cycle. The bowl, paddle, and lid are the only parts to clean, and the machine itself stores compactly between uses.
From the manufacturer
Product details
- Includes fully automatic frozen yogurt, sorbet, and ice cream maker
- Includes extra Double-insulated freezer bowl holds up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert
- ICE-30BC has brushed stainless-steel housing and heavy-duty motor
- Freezer bowl functions as a replacement item or second bowl
Description
This ice cream maker makes ice cream that is the consistency of soft serve. The appliance works very well according to multiple customers. With a heavy-duty motor, it produces delicious homemade ice cream in less than 30 minutes.
How it stacks up
 ★ Our pick Cuisinart ICE-30BC Ice Cream Maker and Freezer Bowl Bundle Cuisinart $155 ★ 4.7(96) |  Mid-tier Ninja NC301 CREAMi Ice Cream Maker Ninja $200 ★ 4.6 |  Splurge Breville BCI600XL Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker Breville $500 ★ 4.2 |  Budget Hamilton Beach 68330N 4-Quart Automatic Ice Cream Maker Hamilton $50 ★ 4.4 | |
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| Batch capacity | 2 quarts | 1 pint per batch | 1.5 quarts | 4 quarts |
| Freeze method | Freezer bowl (×2) | Freeze solid, then spin | Built-in compressor | Ice and rock salt |
| Pre-freeze time | 16–24 hours | 24 hours | None | None |
| Churn time | ~20 minutes | ~2 minutes | 30–60 minutes | 20–40 minutes |
| Modes | Ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt | 7 (ice cream, sorbet, gelato, smoothie bowl, etc.) | 12 hardness settings | Single speed |
| In short | Our pick — A second freezer bowl gives you back-to-back batches without the splurge's $500 compressor, and you get true churned texture instead of the CREAMi's shaved pints or the budget bucket's rock-salt mess. | A different approach: freeze a base solid, then shave it into creamy texture in two minutes. | Built-in compressor means no pre-freezing and back-to-back batches, at a serious price. | Old-school ice-and-rock-salt bucket that makes a big batch for a fraction of the price. |
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Common questions
- How long does the bowl need to freeze?
- Plan on 16 to 24 hours in a freezer set to 0°F or colder. If your freezer runs warm or is heavily packed, lean toward the longer end.
- How does this compare to a compressor model like the Breville Smart Scoop?
- A compressor unit freezes on demand and can run multiple batches in a row without pre-freezing, but costs three to four times as much and takes up significantly more counter space.
- Who should skip this machine?
- If you make ice cream weekly or want to churn several flavors in one session without planning ahead, a self-refrigerating compressor model is a better fit. This bundle rewards people who think a day ahead.
- Can I make dairy-free or sorbet recipes?
- Yes. Sorbets, gelato, frozen yogurt, and coconut- or oat-milk bases all work. Recipes with very high sugar or alcohol content may stay softer and need extra freezer time to firm up.
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