Tried and tested ICE CREAM MAKERS

Ice cream makers can whip up a tub of parlour-quality ice cream in a matter of minutes, though depending on your make and model there might be some pre-freezing required first.

There are two kinds of machine on the market. Freeze-ahead models are the most common, with numerous options depending on the type of desserts you’d like to make and how often you’d like to use your machine. Prices range from as little as £31.50 up to £120 plus. With these models you’ll need to pre-freeze the ice cream churning bowl for a minimum of eight hours. The bowls will fit a standard freezer drawer, and these machines are generally more compact if you have a small kitchen.

Built-in freezer models on the other hand, don’t require freezer space, but they are more expensive and larger in size. This option is worth considering though, if you’d like to make ice cream frequently, quickly, with minimum fuss and without