Best Hand Crank Maker Ice Cream Machines in 2026

NOTES TO CONSUMER: Make sure your freezer is set to 0-degrees F to ensure proper freezing of all foods and consult the user manual below for how to use the product

LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Refer to user manual for troubleshooting steps and questions surrounding warranty policies – this product is BPA free

All Stainless Steel Hardware (Gears and Housing)

Leak-Free, Highly insulated, Triple Layer Construction

Safe and Easy To Use: An Extended Cooling function prevents ice cream from melting; A Motor Protection function stops the motor from churning to prevent overheating or damage once the mixture solidifies

Modern Design: This homemade ice cream maker boasts a small footprint and a sleek, food-safe stainless steel exterior designed to complement any kitchen counter

CONVENIENT HANDLE: Take the gelato maker to parties or the neighbor's house. It has a carrying handle attached to the bucket, making it easy to move no matter where it needs to go.

NOSTALGIA: From designs inspired by early 20th century America to the timeless appeal of our appliances, we offer unique, novel, and fun products for the family. We preserve the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future.

EASY TO USE: Make ice cream in 3 simple steps. 1) Pour ice cream mixture and mix-ins into the canister and cover. 2) Assemble the machine, plug in and add ice and rock salt to the bucket. 3) Enjoy! Ice cream churns for 20-40 minutes and stops when ready.

FULLY AUTOMATIC — WORKS WITHOUT HAND CHURNING: No more waiting all day when you're craving a homemade frozen treat. This ice cream machine makes ice cream fast and works with a simple on/off switch. No hand churning needed.

FUN FOR ALL AGES: Easy-to-use functionality allows for the whole family to enjoy making frozen treats together.

MIX-INS: Customize your flavor and texture by mixing in your favorite chocolate, nuts, candy, fruit, and more to personalize any CREAMi treat.

7 VERSATILE PROGRAMS: (7) one-touch programs allow for the perfect combination of speed, pressure, and time to completely shave through your frozen pint. Choose between Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream​, and Mix-in.

CREAMIFY TECHNOLOGY: Unlike traditional ice cream makers, Ninja’s innovative Creamerizer System finely shaves and churns ice particles into creamy frozen treats in minutes.

RE-SPIN FUNCTIONALITY: Select the Re-spin function if, after processing, you want your processed treat softer and creamier.

DISHWASHER SAFE: Containers, lids, and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe.

WHAT'S INCLUDED: Motor Base with Dual-Drive Motors, Creamerizer Paddle, (1) 16 oz. CREAMi Pint with storage lid, Outer bowl and lid to house pint while processing, Recipe inspiration guide with 30 recipes

CONVENIENT HANDLE: Take the gelato maker to parties or the neighbor's house. It has a carrying handle attached to the bucket, making it easy to move no matter where it needs to go.

NOSTALGIA: From designs inspired by early 20th century America to the timeless appeal of our appliances, we offer unique, novel, and fun products for the family. We preserve the past, embrace the present, and look forward to the future.

Makes 4-quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt or gelato

Powerful electric motor does all the churning - no manual effort

See-thru lid for easy viewing and freezer storage

Motor locks into place keeping all parts secure

Convenient carrying handle

Real wood construction

Easy-to-clean plastic bucket

Recipes included in manual

BPA free

WHISPER QUIET OPERATION: The electric motor conveniently locks onto the bucket, making sure all parts are interlocked for safe and quiet operation.

CLEANUP IS EASY: The aluminum canister allows for easy wiping away of messes, cleanup afterwards is a cinch. Easily store leftover ice cream in your freezer, plus included is a see-thru lid that fits right on top of the ice cream canister. Dishwasher safe canister and lid.

RECIPES - Use your own recipes, or follow the recipes included in the manual to get started making delicious and creamy ice cream without unnecessary additives and preservatives of store-bought ice cream.

ETL APPROVED 50-watt/120V for home kitchen use. Includes Electric Motor, Wooden bucket with handle, Stabilizing Ring, Freezing canister with indent, canister lid and cap, stirrer, dasher paddle and bonus die-cast hand crank.

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and US-BASED Customer Support Team lets you buy with confidence.

WHISPER QUIET OPERATION: The electric motor conveniently locks onto the bucket, making sure all parts are interlocked for safe and quiet operation.

CLEANUP IS EASY: The aluminum canister allows for easy wiping away of messes, cleanup afterwards is a cinch. Easily store leftover ice cream in your freezer, plus included is a see-thru lid that fits right on top of the ice cream canister. Dishwasher safe canister and lid.

RECIPES - Use your own recipes, or follow the recipes included in the manual to get started making delicious and creamy ice cream without unnecessary additives and preservatives of store-bought ice cream.

ETL APPROVED 50-watt/120V for home kitchen use. Includes Electric Motor, Wooden bucket with handle, Stabilizing Ring, Freezing canister with indent, canister lid and cap, stirrer, dasher paddle and bonus die-cast hand crank.

1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY and US-BASED Customer Support Team lets you buy with confidence. Maxi-Matic has been providing quality products for over 35 years, send us a message or call our Toll-Free number in the instruction manual and a Support Team member will respond within 1 business day.

MUST-HAVE FEATURES: ON/OFF Power Dial, Cone Holder – Conveniently holds a stack of extra ice cream cones. Can hold both flat and pointed-bottom cones – Removable Drip Tray – Can be removed for easy cleaning. Dot in the center of the tray indicates where to place the ice cream cone. Mix-in Gauge – Check the size of mix-ins by dropping them through. Mix-ins that do not fit through will clog the ice cream maker

LIMITED 3-YEAR WARRANTY: Refer to user manual for troubleshooting steps and questions surrounding warranty policies – this product is BPA free

Fully automatic soft-serve ice-cream maker with double-insulated freezer bowl

3 built-in condiment dispensers; cone holder; removable parts for easy cleaning; instructions and recipes included

Produces 1-1/2 quarts of ice-cream in just 20 minutes; no chemicals, salt, or ice required

Handle makes ice cream swirl out like with an authentic soft-serve machine

Product Built to North American Electrical Standards

Fully automatic or manual functionality: Keep cool setting for up to 3 hours

Pre cool setting to optimal operating temperature

Detachable bucket - detachable ice cream bucket keeps ice cream cold when ready to serve

Ice & salt - top opening makes it easy to add ice and salt

Candy crusher - hand crank candy crusher breaks up your favorite mix-ins and candy pieces to customize ice cream

On/off - distinctive turn dial on/off Medallion

Easy-to-clean - plastic interior​ makes cleanup quick and simple

Cord storage - stows away neatly for tidy storage

Accents - stainless steel base​

Includes aluminum can with clear plastic lid, sealed pine tub, ice crusher, and mixing paddle

Tested and perfected recipes included in the product manual

9-1/2-Inch high, 8 Inch in diameter

Recipes included

Makes 1 quart of ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt, frozen drink

No salt or ice needed; freezer bowl and paddle do the work

Aluminum freezer bowl cleans easily

9-1/2-inches high, 8 inches in diameter

Recipes included

WHISPER QUIET OPERATION: The electric motor conveniently locks onto the bucket, making sure all parts are interlocked for safe and quiet operation.

CLEANUP IS EASY: The aluminum canister allows for easy wiping away of messes, cleanup afterwards is a cinch. Easily store leftover ice cream in your freezer, plus included is a see-thru lid that fits right on top of the ice cream canister. Dishwasher safe canister and lid.

WHISPER QUIET OPERATION: The electric motor conveniently locks onto the bucket, making sure all parts are interlocked for safe and quiet operation.

CLEANUP IS EASY: The aluminum canister allows for easy wiping away of messes, cleanup afterwards is a cinch. Easily store leftover ice cream in your freezer, plus included is a see-thru lid that fits right on top of the ice cream canister. Dishwasher safe canister and lid.

WHIMSICAL DESIGN – Fun, Functional Horse-Shaped Fruit Ice Cream Maker Looks Playful; Includes Convenient Nonslip Suction Bottom for Optimal Stability

BONUS PUSHER TOOL – Push Slices of Fruit Through Machine With Handy Guiding Utensil; System Works Great for Most Popular Ice Cream Ingredients

SEE-THROUGH LIDS: Cover the ice cream canister with included see-thru lid to easily view ice cream flavor and for freezer storage

POWERFUL ELECTRIC MOTOR: Electric motor does all the churning, which means no manual effort!

MOTOR LOCK: Notches keep the motor in place, keeping all parts secure during the ice cream making process

REAL WOOD CONSTRUCTION: Reminiscent of Grandma's simple hand-crank ice cream maker, this bucket is made with real wood slats to create an old fashioned ice cream making experience

RECIPES INCLUDED: Follow the recipes included in the manual or make your own delicious creation!

Fiberglass, never leak tub

This is a hand made product, expect some variations or possible scuff marks from manufacturing

Rustproof zinc gears

Stainless Steel Can /w see through lid

One piece dasher, less moving parts, easy to clean, easy to pull out of ice cream

Hardware is made of stainless steel