Homemade Ice Cream- Always In Season

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5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Marvelous, February 23, 2006
By Barbara G. H. Stewart
All the hype is true. The sensations are sinful, but totally legal. I'm still embarrassed that I spent that much money on a dessert maker, but I don't regret a penny of it. When I clean the machine, I only wish I had a tongue long enough to lap up every drop. I hide from the kids so I can lick the paddle blades alone.
"Normal" ice cream from this machine can send you into another realm, but Italian-style gellato will deliver you to a level of transcendence previously thought impossible here on earth. Slowly heat four cups of fresh cream in a large pot to just below a simmer (surface will start to shimmer). In a small pot, melt four ounces of best bittersweet chocolate on lowest heat. In a large, deep bowl, beat four fresh egg yolks on high speed and gradually add 2/3 cups sugar. Slowly pour the hot cream into the yolks and sugar. Mix in 1/2 cup of ground chocolate (Ghiardelli, for example). Add melted chocolate and return to large pot. Heat mixture to about 160 degrees, stirring frequently, and cook until it thickens (about fifteen or twenty minutes). Don't let it get above 165 degrees, or it might burn. Remove from heat, cool, and place in refrigerator for at least an hour. Pour into Musso, turn on machine, and prepare yourself. Tell only your closest, dearest loved ones.

5.0 out of 5 stars The king of home ice cream machines, January 9, 2008
By R. Gilbert (Dallas, Texas, USA) -
Since you're reading this, you're probably wondering if it's worth the extra money compared to a lot of the other home machines on the market. I've had mine for 4 months now, and I can tell you that this is the King, the Cadillac, the Ultimate home ice cream machine. It's absolutely worth the extra money, and I'd recommend it to anyone that's serious about their ice cream.

5.0 out of 5 stars Be the butt of all the jokes, but watch them come back for more!, March 9, 2009
By M. Widner "Huckleberry" (Afghanistan)
Holy Cow this thing is expensive! Your friends and family will make fun of you. You will suffer buyers remorse if you have an average budget like most middle class.
Now the good part: You serve up that batch of goodness this little baby produces and the room goes quiet and no more jokes cause they ain't got time to talk when they are stuffing their face with your ice cream delight
If you love ice cream and tired of the old method of making it, I wager a hefty sum that you will not regret the internal organ you had to sell to afford this instrument of addiction.
Easy to use, Easy to clean, and like bar-b-que, this ice cream actually gets better in the freezer. (yes I know you don't freeze bar-b-que but you know what I mean).