DASHMy Mug Ice Cream Maker Machine (Aqua): Multi-Purpose Soft Serve Ice Cream Machine with (2) Bowls for Homemade Gelato, Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt, Built-In Ingredient Chute, Easy to Clean and Store

This system works great! I have long wanted an ice cream maker for my home, but have hesitated due to appliance size, and difficulty in cleaning. When I came across this ice cream maker, I was skeptical. The process seemed too easy, the pieces of the system seemed too small, and clean up seemed too simple. But, for the low price, I figured it was worth a try. I am not disappointed! I am actually quite impressed! The maker came with a clear and simple booklet of instructions with recipes for multiple flavors of ice cream. When I follow the instructions as written, I am able to turn out a delicious, creamy ice cream that is full on flavor. It is a multi-step process that requires chilling the bowls in the freezer at least a day ahead of time. When it is ice cream making time, one bowl is removed from the freezer at a time, filled with ingredients, and churned for 20-25 minutes. The ice cream is ready to eat at this time, and will be the consistency of soft serve. For a firmer ice cream (my preference), the bowl goes back into the freezer for a couple of hours. I used to cover the bowls with plastic wrap, but have since invested a few dollars into an optional accessory for this system, silicone lids that fit over the bowls. The difference in taste between this homemade ice cream and store-bought is distinct! The cream and sugar in the homemade ice cream stands out in a wonderful way. Additionally, it takes just four ingredients to make the vanilla ice cream recipe: sugar, skim milk, heavy cream, and vanilla. The included recipe book also has dairy-free and vegan recipe options.

The Dash Ice Cream Maker is perfect for making quick and small servings of ice cream, especially in the office or when you want a small treat. After freezing it for 24 hours, it’s easy to use with your favorite ice cream mix. In about 30 minutes, you’ll have soft serve ice cream. If you prefer it firmer, simply put it back in the freezer for a little longer.When I first used it, I didn’t realize that the mixer needs to be attached in a specific way. Make sure to line up the notches on the side for it to fit correctly. Once I figured that out, it worked great! It’s also pretty quiet, making it ideal for an office setting. Plus, it's compact enough to fit in small freezers or even in your work bag.Pros:Compact & Portable – Small enough to fit in your work bag and fits in small freezers.Quiet Operation – Doesn’t make a lot of noise, making it perfect for the office.Cute Design – Has a handle and a cup-like look, which is super cute and easy to use.Quick & Convenient – 30 minutes for soft serve ice cream, and you can freeze it for firmer results.Cons:Initial Setup – The mixer needs to be aligned with the notches, which may be tricky the first time you use it.Small Batch Size – Makes a small amount of ice cream, so it’s ideal for individual servings but not for larger groups.Overall, I love this ice cream maker for its portability, quiet operation, and cute design. It’s perfect for quick treats, and I’ll definitely be using it in the office!

This is a pretty nifty little gadget. My only complaint would be that there are very few recipes included. There are a total of six. Seriously? There definitely should have been more recipes so I don’t have to scour the internet to find them. A couple recipes in the description of the item would have been helpful, so I could buy the necessary items and have them on hand when it was delivered. I’d say the ice cream was softer than soft serve, but the vanilla ice cream recipe was good, although I added a bit more vanilla than called for. It’s not very noisy, at least it’s a lot quieter than my “regular” ice cream machine! Super easy to use.

This is a perfect little machine. I am single and it makes just the right amount of ice cream. Unfortunately, if I buy ice cream it doesn't last because I eat it. So with this Dash Mug, I make about a cup of ice cream and that's it - I'm not eating a pint or a quart. I know what's in it and I can make whatever I want. I have been using a little cream, a little Torani syrup and some 2% milk. I have also used Carnation Breakfast Essentials mixed with the milk and cream. The more cream you use, the more creamy result. The directions say to run it for 20 minutes. I haven't done that yet. As soon as it looks like soft serve, I stop it and it's delicious. Having the two mugs is good because I can rotate them and have a very well chilled mug every day. Very happy with this purchase.

Easy to use ! I have made two bowls of soft serve style ice cream by doing nothing more than cleaning, freezing, assembling, and turning on the device per the instructions. All I did was pour in the allotted amount of store brand chocolate milk - flavoring one bowl with a sprinkle of malted milk mix and adding mint flavoring to the other. I will experiment later with other liquids and flavors or toppings. I can see this being a great item for the kids to learn to experiment with 'cooking' on their own.

Bought the dual cup version and it does NOT come with a second lid and stirrer. This makes the second cup virtually useless. They also don't seem to sell the accessories either, so I guess I have a back up cup for when the first one breaks.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:I love this little ice cream maker! It makes soft serve one cup at a time, takes only 20 minutes, and is very easy to clean! I got the set with two ice cream mugs so I always have one in the freezer when I want fresh ice cream. Now I know exactly what is in my ice cream and can make whatever flavor I am in the mood for in no time!