# Cuisinart Ice Cream and Gelato Maker ICE100BCU, No Need to Pre-Freeze

Source: https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-ice-cream-maker/cuisinart-gelato-ice100
Ranked #4 in "Best Ice Cream Maker 2026: The Compressor Is the Weight": https://www.ranked10.co.uk/kitchen/best-ice-cream-maker

- Price: £231.39 (checked on Amazon UK on 2026-09-11)
- Amazon rating: 4.6 from 1,545 ratings
- Buy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00ARETWDK?tag=ranked10-21

The Cuisinart ICE100BCU is the best-rated machine in this ranking: 4.6 stars from 1,545 ratings with 80 per cent five-star, for £231.39, making 1.5 litres without pre-freezing the bowl.

It takes fourth because it is the second-dearest domestic machine here and the heaviest at 10.2kg: the compressor that removes the 24-hour wait is also what you have to store.

## Specification

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Ratings | 4.6 from 1,545 |
| Pre-freezing | Not required |
| Item weight | 10.2 kg |
| Capacity | 1.5 litres |
| Paddles | Two, for ice cream and for gelato or sorbet |
| Price | £231.39 |

## Questions people ask

**Do I pre-freeze the bowl?**

No: a built-in compressor keeps the bowl cold, so you can start whenever you like.

**Why does it weigh 10.2kg?**

Because the compressor and refrigerant are inside it — that is what removes the freezing wait.

**Is it better than the cheaper Cuisinart?**

It is better rated and needs no planning; the Deluxe costs £90 and makes 2 litres, but you freeze its bowl overnight.

**Does it make gelato?**

Yes, and it comes with a paddle designed specifically for gelato and sorbet.

**Why is it fourth?**

Because the best rating here costs £231 and takes up a cupboard shelf permanently.

**How many ratings does it have?**

1545 at the time of collection, averaging 4.6 stars, with 80 per cent five-star and 4 per cent one-star.