Weekend's treat: I'll offer ice-cold slushies, and you could join in, but swift action is essential
The Cuisinart Frost Fusion is a mixer-less, frost-free ice cream maker that offers dessert and drink versatility, making it an ideal choice for summer entertaining. This six-in-one frozen treat maker can create soft serve-style ice creams, sorbets, slushies, frappés, booze-fuelled cocktails, and wine slushies, catering to various tastes, including dairy-free options.
With a self-cleaning feature, the Frost Fusion ensures easy maintenance, while its controlled dispenser allows for neat portioning and the ability to dial in mixture firmness. The Frost Fusion comes with a 1.6-liter capacity and a compressor motor, enabling it to produce luscious homemade ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and frozen yoghurt in about 30-50 minutes.
For those seeking a more compact and affordable alternative, the Cuisinart FreezeWand might be a better fit. This handheld ice cream maker creates ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, slushies, and mix-ins in about five minutes, making it smaller and more space-efficient than the Frost Fusion or Ninja Creami, and priced under £100.
On the other hand, the Ninja Creami Deluxe, a popular and versatile ice cream maker, offers multiple settings for different frozen treats, though it may require pre-freezing of ingredients unlike the Frost Fusion. It generally costs more but offers a larger capacity and advanced features.
For families, the KUMIO 2 L Compressor Ice Cream Maker could be a suitable option, offering a generous capacity and preset modes. This compact and minimal-fuss machine delivers creamy frozen treats in around 45-60 minutes, making it perfect for smaller kitchens.
The Lidl Silvercrest Slushy Maker is a highly budget-friendly slushy machine, costing around £20–25. It provides a simple, cost-effective way to make slushies, although it lacks the multifunctionality of the Frost Fusion.
The Cuisinart Frost Fusion has been rated 4.6/5-stars by customers and is currently discounted from £299.99 to £264.99 on Amazon. It's a frost-free, pre-planning, and freezer-bowl-free ice cream maker, making it a convenient choice for summer entertaining.
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- The Cuisinart Frost Fusion, a 4.6/5-star rated mixer-less ice cream maker, provides versatility in desserts and drinks, making it ideal for summer entertaining.
- For compact and budget-friendly frozen treats, the Cuisinart FreezeWand ice cream maker offers handheld convenience at a price under £100.
- The Ninja Creami Deluxe, a versatile alternative, offers multiple settings for various frozen treats, although it may require pre-freezing of ingredients.
- For families, the KUMIO 2 L Compressor Ice Cream Maker offers a generous capacity and preset modes, making it perfect for smaller kitchens.
- On a tight budget, the Lidl Silvercrest Slushy Maker offers a simple and cost-effective method for making slushies, though it lacks the multifunctionality of other models.
