Ice cream may not be the first dessert that comes to mind in late fall, but it doesn’t have to be Bad Tis the season for frozen treats, and our favorite ice cream maker is under $180 for Black Friday. This kitchen gadget, which scored 90 points in our review, is guaranteed to make you popular with guests this holiday season, and with it being $50 off its regular price of $250 — the lowest price we’ve seen this year for this particular model — now is a great time to buy it.
Ninja
$180 on Amazon
Although you’ll definitely need a little space to store it, the Creamy is a more compact ice cream machine than some of its competitors. It works just like a food processor, only here you’ll use strictly frozen liquid ice cream as the base. Once you have it (you’ll need to keep the base in the freezer for about 24 hours to get the desired consistency) use Ninja’s machine to mix in your chosen flavors. And if you do make a mess (and let’s face it, you probably will), rest assured that most of the components are dishwasher-safe.
Admittedly, this is a fairly loud machine during use, but as long as you’re willing to put up with the noise, you can choose from seven one-touch programs, including milkshake if you’re in the mood for a cold drink. And if you’re hosting people with allergies, they can be assured that you have complete control over what goes into the machine and what comes out, which is much harder to guarantee when you’re buying sweets at a restaurant. This model also includes two pint containers with lids.
However, if you want the latest and greatest, the Ninja Swirl ice cream maker is it. It can make regular and soft ice cream, as well as many other frozen treats. Right now, QVC has it at its best price ever, from $350 to $280.
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