Whynter Ice Cream Maker Machine & Yogurt Automatic 2 Qt. with Built-in Compressor, LCD Digital Display & Timer, No Pre-Freezing, ICM-220CGY, Champagne Gold

When I received my machine there was a slight glitch. I contacted customer service at Whynter and they took care of it ASAP. So right there I gave them 5 stars. The machine is awesome. It runs great and makes good ice cream. There's really no mess involved. Its easy to keep clean and it doesn't make any messes. It's very easy to use and the recipes are easy to follow too. Ice cream quality was good. When it was done making the ice cream it tasted great. Then I put the extra in an ice cream container covering the top with plastic then the lid to freeze it and the next day it was still a nice flavor and texture. One thing they could work on would be the mixing component every once in awile it would stop mixing because the ice cream would be to hard for the paddle to turn. That's when I would stop the machine and call it done. It usually would happen with a small batch of ice cream in about 30 minutes or so. A good solid well built machine.

Whynter ice cream maker is a great addition to any kitchen. It’s easy to use, works quickly, and delivers smooth, creamy results every time. I love that I can customize flavors and control the ingredients. Cleanup is simple, and the overall quality feels durable. Definitely worth it if you enjoy homemade frozen treats!

...Rather than a "toy" or "dalliance" made or re-branded by a foreign Seller. Stainless steel, quiet motor, substantial. Turned coconut milk, no less--spouse is lacto-intolerant--into the freshest, most flavorful, "ice cream" ever. Hard to believe it's dessert! Remarkably simple to operate: 3 ingredients, milk, sugar, vanilla. We prefer adding fresh fruit afterwards. (The vanilla topped with fresh fruit, craisins, and granola is to die for.) Takes 35 minutes, from start to finish. Mix while serving meal. Return and ice cream is ready. For longer meals, there's a timer for auto shutoff, and the compressor will keep its (large) cache cold for 30 minutes (default). Clean up is a breeze. Previously we could be considered only occasional ice cream consumers. However, this product has turned up the heat; we've been having every night and feeling great about it.

I’ve been using the Whynter ice cream maker for a while now, and it has completely exceeded my expectations. The built-in compressor is a game changer, no need to pre-freeze bowls, which makes it incredibly convenient when I want to make multiple batches. The texture of the ice cream is smooth and professional-quality, very close to premium store brands. It handles different recipes really well, from classic vanilla to more complex flavors, and even gelato-style bases. Operation is straightforward, and the machine feels solid and well-built. Cleanup is also easier than I expected. If you’re serious about making ice cream at home, this machine is absolutely worth it.

I absolutely love this ice cream machine! It's so easy to use and makes the creamiest homemade ice cream in just a short time. The stainless steel design looks sleek and modern on our kitchen counter, and it's surprisingly quiet while operating. What I love most is how happy it makes my kids. Every weekend they get super excited knowing they're getting fresh strawberry ice cream. They literally jump with joy when they see the machine working and can't wait to scoop out that delicious pink strawberry ice cream. Watching them smile, lick their spoons, and ask for seconds has been the best part. No more store-bought ice cream full of preservatives – now we enjoy fresh, natural strawberry ice cream made at home with real ingredients. Highly recommend this machine to any family that wants to create happy weekend traditions and delicious homemade treats! I’m not very good at taking photos, so I perfected this one with AI to better show how much fun we’re having with the machine in our kitchen. It really captures the joy perfectly!

It's a decent ice cream maker. It's simple to use and care for. I've used it three times now and the results have been great. I like that it has a built in compressor so you don't have to add ice or keep any components in the freezer. My only complaint is that it's a little noisy while churning. I cannot speak to longevity as I've only had it for a month but from the outside it appears to be well built.

This is an excellent machine. Have made about 10 batches of various flavors and all come out excellent with the recipe book provided with the product. Way better than store bought and we can control sugar. Makes great ice cream with honey. Simple to use and ice cream within 60 minutes. It's softer than store bought at first, but firms up in freezer so that its very hard. I bought some stainless steel 50 ounce containers with air tight lids to go along with this and they make the ice cream hard faster within about 4 hours rather than overnight with regular containers. Never made ice cream before but now I won't go back to store bought.

Received this ice cream maker about 3 hours ago. In anticipation, I had already prepared 4 different flavors of frozen custard. However, it was still about 130 degrees and still cooling in the fridge. Not to be deterred, I liberated my new toy from its box, skimmed the directions, cleaned the bowl, dumped in about 6 ounces of still hot coffee flavored custard base ( I wanted to see how well it would make a single serving of ice cream) , turned it on, and waited. I watched the silky surface of the soon to be deliciousness as it churned. Mesmerized. My daughter asked if it was a good movie. I said it was good and did not have any commercials. She said, more like one long continuous commercial. Hint taken. I went to socialize. Seriously, just 27 minutes later and we were in ice cream glory. (ok, about 37 minutes if you include the liberation, reading, and cleaning.) From hot to frozen...lickety split! She got to have fresh made ice cream over her lunch break. She quickly assessed the recipe for what ingredients she needed to drop off to make more ice cream. I am guessing that is for ME to make her more ice cream. It took about a minute, or less, to wash the bucket. Then I dried it and replaced it in the machine. Wow. No ice. No salt. No mess. Tears of joy! Obviously, I am a novice with the machine since I have only had it a few hours. I can say that ease of use is phenomenal. Set it on the counter, clean the container and dry it really well before replacing it so it does not freeze in place, pour in ingredients, put lid on, and turn it on. Then wait. But not for long. Clean up is also a snap. It is very compact compared to what I had expected. I had visions of a monstrosity setting on my counter. It is big, but not obnoxiously huge. No more of a foot print than a kitchen aid mixer. Pros: has 3 settings 1- making ice cream 2- holding it at a cold temperature 3-mixing ingredients for non cooked recipes (eggless ice creams,sorbet, margarita, slush,....etc.) quick set up user panel is fairly intuitive removable container for easy cleanup not terribly loud - also comparable to using a stand mixer noise level, not as loud as the ones with ice/salt needed able to make even a single serving -- I have glass jars with the flavored base ready in the refrigerator waiting able to make 2 quarts for when you need/want more no foreign objects in my ice cream....the last time I used the salt/ice method, either the ice or salt must have had something in it and I covered the to top of the bucket with ice,salt, so I don't know, but all three flavors had shards of glass or plastic in them. Was not too happy. All of my utensils and containers were metal. I am guessing the culprit was either the ice or salt. The end product did not taste salty, so probably the ice. No idea. Or maybe the plastic paddle was chipping off. Just....grrrrrrrr. I have been glaring at that old churn for nearly a year and just decided the heck with it. cons: not sure yet. will use it a few times and let you know. I am interested in the design so far as cleaning up if your freezing container over runs. edit 8/2019 : if you make more than two batches in a row, it gets iced up. I now make two and then let it set for a couple if hours just because I do not want to risk breaking something. Better safe than sorry. hints: if you have a high powered blender, toss all of your ice cream ingredients in the container ( like making blender soups ) at once and blitz until you have a thick enough consistency. no scrambled eggs. no fuss. I just set my container on a scale and dump and tare as needed. Then I blitz it and pour into a jar and keep in the fridge. Or just pour it in the machine and make it right away. Have had this for a few weeks. LOVE it. The churn is not super fast, therefore the overrun is not particularly high. The end result is a nice, creamy texture for your final result. Clean up is super fast. I have not had any batches that have spilled into the cooling chamber. You would need to spend a bit of time cleaning that up since that chamber is not removable. Advice: don't do that. I generally do not care for things like chocolate icecream and chocolate cake. I find the flavor to be subdued and bland. Today I made some chocolate icecream that reminded me of a scoop I had in a historic area of Indianapolis when I was younger. All I need is some fudgey brownie chunks and it would have been perfection. It is super creamy and almost has the flavor of a dark chocolate pudding. I am sharing the recipe with you here. Note: I make all of my icecream using a vitamix. Super simple. Fudgey Chocolate Ice Cream 4 egg yolks 4 Tablespoons dark chocolate cocoa 1 pinch sea salt 3/4 cup white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (imitation) 1/8 teaspoon butter flavor 1 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup whole milk 3 tablespoons corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin powder Put all in Vitamix. Let the blender run until the ice cream base is steaming and just beginning to look like custard. About 7 to 9 minutes. Mix in fudge brownie crumbles after done churning Either spin the ice cream right away or store/chill in the fridge. Makes about a pint of ice cream. update 8/2019 : Still loving this item. We use it less often, but I still get short notice requests for icecream because everyone knows how quick it is to do now. Have made frozen coke, slushes, sorbet, and lots of icecream with this. Still a big thumbs up! Update: 3/2025 Machine still going strong. Just made a batch if vanilla and a batch of chocolate. No commercial store bought icecream can come close to what you can achieve with this machine. So far my only bummer is that after two batches you need to give it a rest because it gets too cold. The metal bowl gets stuck frozen. Other than that, still loving this icecream maker after all these years. Today's batches are silky and just divine. June 25, 2025 This machine is getting a workout. I have been doing 2 or 3 batches almost every week. What I have learned is that if you leave it on the chill setting after it completes the cycle, in just 20 minutes you might have hard pack icecream. Lol So the deal is we got a Creami. Love it. But, if you want ice cream right away this unit is a better choice. With the Creami you put the container in the freezer over night. Now....having said that, I take advantage of having both. When I have time I make the base and then just freeze it for the Creami. But what has been super handy is to make icecream with the Whynter and pack the leftovers in Creami containers. The combo is ridiculously convenient.