Cuisinart ICE-40 Flavor Duo




List Price: $145.00 USD
Release date June 1, 2008.

UPDATE: Sadly, this beloved ice cream/ frozen yogurt maker is rumored to be discontinued.  Amazon still lists it on its site but it is out-of-stock and if it will be back in stock is unknown. Check out the ICE-30 instead.

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Can't decide on just one ice cream or frozen yogurt favor? Then you are going to love the Cuisinart ICE-40 with its dual bowl compartments that makes two-1 quart portions of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet or sherbet.

Quality: (4.8/5) Customer Feedback: Premium ice cream
Features: (4.5/5) Customer Feedback: 2 bowls = 2 favors!
Ease of Use: (4.5/5) Customer Feedback: Freeze bowl and push on button
Price: (4.6/5) Customer Feedback: Quieter operation.

TOTAL SCORE: 4.6

  • 2 quarts
  • Dimensions: 14.2 x 16.9 x 10.9 inches
  • 3 year warranty
  • Dual-bowl design to make two different flavors at once.
  • Dual control to activate both bowls or just one.
  • Brushed metal design.
  • Two double-insulated freezer bowls with easy-pour spouts.
  • Makes frozen desserts in 20 minutes.
  • Download the Manual and Recipes!

This Cuisinart ICE get the highest customer rating of all the ICE machines.

The salt and crank method to frozen dessert making is so yesterday. But there is a trick to these modern machines: leave the bowls in the freezer overnight or at least until when lightly shaken no liquid can be heard.

If you fail to do this, you will be disappointed...until you use the runny ice treat to make a yummy smoothie.

You will get a soft serve consistency after the 20 minutes of processing but it will firm after freezing for a few hours.

The insulted bowls are not dishwasher safe.

More Customer Feedback:

  • Sleek attractive look
  • Best ice cream I've ever tasted
  • Tweaking recipes to individual taste is fun too
  • Cut the sugar in half for a healthier treat
  • Works well using all milk instead of milk and whipping cream
  • Easy for kids to use
  • Clean up is super easy
  • Works exactly as described
  • Love the two bowls!
  • Recipes are for a larger quantity than one container size