BEFORE YOU BUY
■ It’s no secret that if you have a freezer, you can make ice cream by hand – but it is a boring, repetitive process. Ice cream makers freeze while churning, incorporating air into the mix, and they scrape down the sides to prevent ice crystals from getting too big. The result is soft and creamy, not crunchy.
■ Ice cream makers come in two forms – ones where you freeze the bowl for 12-24 hours in advance, and those that include their
