Cool down this summer with these ice cream makers on sale

Need a cool activity for the summer? Check out these ice cream makers on sale as of July 12:

• OUR TOP PICK: Cuisinart ICE-21 Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker — Save $24.99 with code JULY

• BEST FOR SOFT-SERVE: Cuisinart ICE-45 Ice Cream Maker — Save $54.99 with code JULY

• BEST UPGRADE PICK: Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker — Save $285.61

Summer is in full swing and the temperatures are definitely rising. If leaving your air-conditioned home is simply not happening any time soon, getting an ice cream maker will keep you entertained and help you beat the heat — it’s a win-win.

Ice cream makers are ideal for families with kids, folks who are on specific diets, and ambitious home cooks since they allow you to experiment with new recipes. You’ll know exactly what’s going into your sweet treat (no preservatives or weird chemicals) and you can make your own flavor combinations. I don’t know about you, but we definitely see a homemade chocolate chip brownie sundae in our future.

Check out these top ice cream makers on sale as of July 12, and stay chill all summer long.

OUR TOP PICK: Cuisinart ICE-21 Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker — $63 with code JULY

For no-fuss ice cream in 20 minutes, the Cuisinart ICE-21 is the best choice. It’s about the size of a food processor so won’t hog up your entire kitchen cabinet, but it still manages to make 1.5 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or sorbet at a time.

BEST FOR SOFT-SERVE: Cuisinart ICE-45 Ice Cream Maker — $108 with code JULY

If the worst part of your life is being told the McDonald’s ice cream machine is broken, ditch the fast food and make your own soft-serve at home with this Cuisinart ICE-45. You can add up to three of your favorite toppings — from cookie crumbles to sprinkles — and the machine will automatically mix them in to your ice cream. From birthday parties to weekend movie nights, this ice cream maker will keep kids and adults entertained for years to come.

BEST UPGRADE PICK: Cuisinart ICE-100 Compressor Ice Cream and Gelato Maker — $259.39

If only the most authentic frozen desserts will do in your house, this Cuisinart ICE-100 will be your best friend. While it is a bit on the bulkier side, it’s commercial-grade with separate paddles for gelato and ice cream. Set the custom countdown timer within 10 and 60 minutes to achieve your desired texture every time, and relish in the fact that you’ll have fresh, homemade ice cream in no more than an hour.

ANOTHER GREAT DEAL:

Classic Cuisine Ice Cream Maker — $41.40 with code JULY

If you don’t have a ton of space in your kitchen, this Classic Cuisine ice cream maker is ideal. The compact size makes it easy to store, but it still makes a solid amount of ice cream — up to one quart at a time. While you do need to pre-freeze the bowl before using it, you’ll have ice cream in 15-30 minutes from the time you turn the machine on, perfect for hot summer days.

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