Contrary to what their names may suggest, these two pieces of equipment are equipped with a turbine.
This sets the blades in motion, rotating at moderate speed (a few tens of revolutions/min), in order to ensure a homogeneous and creamy mixture as the ice cream sets.
The
difference between ice cream makers and ice cream makers
is therefore elsewhere.
It's in the cooling system.
The ice cream maker consists of a double-walled tank, containing a cooling liquid, which must first be placed in the freezer so that it accumulates the cold.
Conversely, the ice turbine incorporates its own cold production unit.
It has a compressor, like a freezer.
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What price differences?
An ice cream maker is a simple product, with a fairly basic technical design.
It is therefore much cheaper.
You can find them from around thirty euros.
The most advanced rarely exceed 100€.
An ice turbine is more complex, since it incorporates a compressor to provide refrigeration.
The most affordable are sold around 150€, but some exceed 600€.
Winner
: the ice cream maker.
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What about cleaning and storage?
The ice cream maker is much more compact.
The dimensions of its refrigeration tank are generally those of a medium-sized salad bowl.
Its lid, which incorporates the motor to turn the blades, is removable and often measures less than ten centimeters thick.
The set is easy to clean and store in a cupboard.
You just have to pay attention to the dimensions of the tank so that it can fit in the freezer.
The ice cream maker is much larger and heavier.
Its tank is removable and washes easily, but if you make drips on the device, cleaning is more tedious.
Winner
: the ice cream maker.
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Ice cream maker, ice cream maker: which is the most efficient?
Before preparing ice cream, place the tank of an ice cream maker for twelve hours in the freezer, and sometimes 24 hours with certain models.
Impossible, therefore, to make ice cream at short notice without having anticipated, or to make several recipes during the day.
The ice cream maker, on the other hand, is always ready for use.
If you want to make a tomato sorbet as a starter and a vanilla, caramel and chocolate chip ice cream for dessert, you don't need to do it 2 days in advance.
In addition, if the preparation you pour into the tank is still a little warm, there is no risk that the ice cream will not set.
In an ice cream maker or ice cream maker, the brewing time is about 20 to 40 minutes.
Winner
: the ice cream maker.
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What functions do they offer?
Most ice cream makers have a capacity of 1.5 liters and offer the same functionality, often being limited to an on/off button and a timer.
The models of ice cream makers are more varied.
Some offer cold keeping or heating to act as yogurt makers.
There are devices with a capacity of 1.2, 1.5 or 2L.
Winner
: the ice cream maker.
Successful ice creams
We tried an ice cream maker and a Lagrange ice cream maker.
With both types of devices, we obtain very successful and smooth Italian-style or American-style ice cream.