Summer is fast approaching, so plan early for refreshing frozen treats before it gets too hot. Whether you want a manual ice cream maker or an electric ice cream machine, you can have a big batch of freshly made ice cream in as little as 30 minutes!

You can use a few simple ingredients like milk, cream, sugar, and eggs to mix a delicious, creamy frozen treat. Then, mix in your favorite pureed fruit or other mix-ins to customize it for your sweet tooth. My personal favorite is butter pecan with toasted nuts and browed butter, sinful and decadent.

• Cuisinart ICE-30BC Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Automatic Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet, and Ice Cream Maker
  One of the bestselling machines, this Cuisinart ice cream maker can deliver delicious frozen treats in as little as 25 minutes. Making up to 2 quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or even sorbet. Easy to clean, fully automatic, and with non-slip rubber feet this machine is a top pick.
• Maxi-Matic EIM-506 Elite Gourmet 6-Quart Old-Fashioned Pine-Bucket Electric/Manual Ice-Cream Maker
  Feeling like an old-fashioned ice cream social? This electric ice cream machine generates up to 6 quarts of ice cream and also brings back a few childhood memories. With its powerful 350 RPM motor, you’ll have enough ice cream for friends in neighbors in as little as 45 minutes!
• Lello 4070 Gelato Junior
  So, technically this is a gelato machine but it’s a close enough cousin to qualify. In 30 minutes, you’ll have plenty of rich and delicious gelato. And, with a built-in compressor this gelato machine can turn out batch after batch, so make multiple flavors.
• Play and Freeze Ice Cream Maker (Ice Cream Ball)
  Every summer party needs a fun game, so why not combine playtime with ice cream making! With it’s colorful soccer ball shape, this ice cream maker is powered by human energy. Fill the reservoir with your ice cream ingredients, close the lid, and roll it around until frozen. Fun for kids of all ages.
• White Mountain F64304-X 4-Quart Hand-Crank Ice Cream Freezer
  For the full old-fashioned effect, you can’t use an electric ice cream machine. And, there’s no automation here. Pack the machine with ice and rock salt, then fill the reservoir with your ice cream mix then stretch your arms before beginning to hand-crank the handle. Don’t be scared though, in as little as 30 minutes you can have wonderful ice cream that is truly handmade.

Electric, manual crank, or by rolling a ball — which is your favorite way to make ice cream?

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