Test Drive: Ice Cream Makers

Ice cream makers have come a long way since those loud, leaky buckets you may have hand-cranked on your grandmother’s porch. Modern electric ice cream makers are well worth the investment, whether you choose the style with a pre-frozen canister or a model with a built-in freezing unit. Both types have their advantages and disadvantages, depending on the amount of space, time, and money you have. We tested 12 models to determine our favorites and found that the two here were a cut above the rest.