The Cuisinart Pure Indulgence ICE-30BCP1 makes up to 2 quarts of frozen dessert in one batch. It suits a household that wants a full tub rather than a single pint. Cuisinart says the heavy duty motor makes frozen desserts or drinks in as little as 20 minutes Cuisinart.
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence at a glance
UP TO
2quarts
Capacity
As little as 20 minutes
Churn time
One on and off dial
Controls
Limited 3 year
Warranty
Cuisinart lists these specs on its Pure Indulgence 2 Quart Frozen Yogurt-Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker page, model ICE-30BCP1 Cuisinart.
Capacity
Up to 2 quarts
Churn time
As little as 20 minutes
Controls
One on and off dial
Warranty
Limited 3 year
Freezer bowl
Double insulated, holds up to 2 quarts
Bowl freezing time
6 to 22 hours
Mixing arm
Rests in the center of the bowl
Lid
Transparent easy-lock lid
Ingredient spout
Large, for mix-ins
Housing
Brushed metal with embossed logo
Size
8.25 in L x 8.25 in W x 11.5 in H
Weight
13.4 lbs
Color
Stainless Steel P1
BPA free
Yes
In the box
Instruction and recipe book
How big is the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence?
Cuisinart lists it at 8.25 inches long, 8.25 inches wide and 11.5 inches high Cuisinart. The unit weight is 13.4 pounds. Measure the gap under your wall cabinets before you buy.
How many servings does 2 quarts make?
Cuisinart sizes its own Simple Vanilla Ice Cream at 5 cups, or 10 servings Cuisinart. That is a half cup per serving. By our maths a full 2 quart batch is 8 cups, so about 16 servings.
Is the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence BPA free?
Yes, Cuisinart lists the Pure Indulgence as BPA Free Cuisinart. The housing is brushed metal with an embossed logo.
Who the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence is for
Good fit if
Good fit if:
You want 2 quarts in one batch
You make dessert for a family
You want one dial, no menus
You make sorbet and frozen yogurt too
You have freezer space for the bowl
Pick another model if:
You want single pints: pick the Ninja CREAMi NC301, which processes 16 ounce pints SharkNinja.
The freezer bowl must be completely frozen before you start. Cuisinart puts the freezing time between 6 hours and 22 hours, so plan a night ahead manual.
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Cuisinart lists two churn times. The feature list says as little as 20 minutes, and the booklet says 25 to 35 minutes Cuisinart. Set aside about half an hour for a batch.
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A recipe has to yield 2 quarts or less. Fill the bowl no higher than half an inch from the top, because the mixture grows as it freezes manual.
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The freezer bowl stays out of the dishwasher. Wash the bowl, mixing arm and lid in warm soapy water, and wipe the base with a damp cloth manual.
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Finished dessert goes into a separate container. Keep frozen dessert in the freezer bowl for 30 minutes at most, then move it to an airtight container manual.
Before you start
Keep sharp objects and utensils out of the freezer bowl. Use a rubber spatula or a wooden spoon with the dial at OFFmanual.
How the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence compares
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence vs Ninja CREAMi
The Pure Indulgence churns a 2 quart batch in a frozen bowl. The Ninja CREAMi NC301 works a different way. It shaves a frozen 16 ounce pint with its Creamerizer paddle, under 7 one touch programs SharkNinja.
Both machines hold about 2 quarts. The Whynter ICM-201SB adds a self-contained compressor, so nothing goes in the freezer first Whynter. Whynter says that compressor freezes the mixture within 30 to 60 minutes manual.
Yes, the bowl must be completely frozen before you begin a recipe. Cuisinart puts the freezing time between 6 hours and 22 hours, and it depends on how cold your freezer is manual.
To check it, shake the bowl. If you hear no liquid moving, the cooling liquid inside the double wall is frozen. Cuisinart suggests the back of the freezer, where it is coldest, with the freezer set to 0°F.
Tip
Leave the freezer bowl in the freezer at all times. Then you can take it out and use it straight away manual.
How long does a batch take?
Cuisinart says frozen desserts or drinks will be done in 25 to 35 minutes. The time depends on the recipe and the volume manual. The product page puts it at as little as 20 minutes Cuisinart.
There is no timer on the machine. When the mixture has thickened to your liking, it is done, and you turn the dial to OFF.
For a firmer scoop, move the dessert to an airtight container and freeze it for two hours or more. Cuisinart calls that step optional.
What can you make in it?
Cuisinart names five frozen treats on its product photos: sorbet, gelato, ice cream, sherbet and frozen drinks Cuisinart. The booklet says the heavy duty motor is strong enough for all of them manual.
The recipe list on the product page covers frozen yogurt too, with Coffee Latte Frozen Yogurt and Vanilla Frozen Yogurt Cuisinart.
Can you make gelato in it?
Yes. Cuisinart names gelato on the product photos, and lists Mascarpone and Fig Gelato and Green Tea Gelato recipes Cuisinart.
Can you make dairy free or sugar free ice cream?
Yes. Cuisinart says the recipe booklet makes dairy, sugar free and low fat ice cream Cuisinart. The product page lists a Dairy-Free Vanilla Ice Cream and a Sugar Free Vanilla Ice Cream.
How do you add mix-ins?
You pour them through the large ingredient spout while the machine runs Cuisinart. The spout lets you add chips or nuts without interrupting the freezing cycle.
Add them about 5 minutes before the recipe is complete, once the dessert has begun to thicken. Keep each piece no larger than a chocolate chip manual.
How to set up and use it
Wash the lid, freezer bowl and mixing arm in warm soapy water before the first use.
Wrap the dry bowl in a plastic bag and freeze it for 6 to 22 hours.
Prepare a recipe that yields 2 quarts or less, in a container that pours easily.
Take the bowl out of the freezer and use it straight away. It starts to defrost quickly.
Place the freezer bowl on the center of the base.
Rest the mixing arm in the center of the bowl, with the circle side facing up.
Place the easy-lock lid on the base.
Turn the dial to ON. The freezer bowl starts to turn.
Pour the ingredients straight through the ingredient spout.
Let it run for 25 to 35 minutes, until the mixture has thickened to your liking.
Turn the dial to OFF and spoon the dessert into an airtight container.
Care and quick fixes from the manual
How to clean it
Unplug the unit before you take parts off or clean it.
Wash the freezer bowl, mixing arm and lid in warm soapy water.
Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth. Never put the base in water.
Dry all the parts thoroughly.
Cuisinart says not to use abrasive cleansers or hard implements on any part manual.
How to store the freezer bowl
Dry the bowl fully. Cuisinart says not to put a wet bowl in the freezer.
Wrap it in a plastic bag to prevent freezer burn.
Put it in the back of the freezer, where it is coldest.
Keep the lid, mixing arm and base out of the freezer.
If the machine stops during a batch
The unit stops by itself if the motor overheats. Cuisinart says this can happen with a very thick mixture, a long run, or very large pieces of added ingredients manual.
Turn the dial to OFF.
Let the unit cool off for a few minutes.
Turn it on again and carry on with the dessert.
If the dessert is still soft
That is the normal finish. For a firmer consistency, Cuisinart says to move the dessert to an airtight container. Store it in the freezer for two or more hours manual.
Cuisinart Pure Indulgence FAQ
Is the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence dishwasher safe?
No. Cuisinart says not to wash the freezer bowl in the dishwasher, and not to put the base in water manual. Wash the bowl, mixing arm and lid by hand.
Does the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence stop on its own?
It stops by itself if the motor overheats manual. In normal use you watch the mixture through the clear lid and turn the dial to OFF yourself.
Can you store ice cream in the freezer bowl?
Cuisinart says to keep frozen dessert in the bowl for 30 minutes at most. Longer storage sticks the dessert to the side of the bowl, so use a plastic airtight container manual.
Does it come with a recipe book?
Yes, Cuisinart lists an instruction and recipe book with the machine Cuisinart. The booklet carries the recipes and the warranty.
Can you buy a replacement freezer bowl?
Yes. Cuisinart lists a replacement lid, a paddle and a freezer bowl for the Pure Indulgence 2 Quart model Cuisinart. A second bowl lets you churn a second batch sooner.
What warranty does Cuisinart give it?
Cuisinart gives a limited three year warranty against defects in material or workmanship under normal home use manual. It runs for three years from the date of original purchase.
Where is the cord stored?
Unused cord pushes into the base to keep the counter neat manual. Rubber feet keep the base still while it runs.
How much is the Cuisinart Pure Indulgence?
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The verdict
4/4 PASS
No. 053 · Cuisinart Pure Indulgence
Big batches of homemade ice cream.
The Cuisinart Pure Indulgence suits a household that wants a big batch of homemade frozen dessert from one simple machine. A double insulated freezer bowl holds up to 2 quarts, and one dial runs the whole machine. Plan freezer space and 6 to 22 hours of bowl freezing time, and Cuisinart covers it for 3 years.
4/4 PASS
