The Verdict
The KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment is a specialized bowl and dasher assembly that turns your existing stand mixer into an efficient frozen dessert machine. It is a practical solution for anyone who wants to produce up to two quarts of thick, creamy homemade ice cream, gelato, or sorbet in under 30 minutes.
Why We Love It (Key Features)
- Efficient Churning Performance: The redesigned dasher is engineered to rotate inside the bowl, providing thorough ingredient incorporation by scraping and mixing the mixture for an even freeze.
- High-Capacity Output: The 2-quart capacity allows you to prepare small batches of frozen treats at home, perfect for serving alongside desserts or hosting a casual sundae bar.
- Streamlined Assembly: With redesigned handles and a simplified connection, the bowl attaches easily to your stand mixer, allowing you to begin churning your favorite recipes without a complicated setup.
- Easy Cleanup: Once the bowl returns to room temperature after your session, you can maintain it easily by cleaning the assembly with warm, soapy water.
Pros & Cons
- Pros:
- Produces frozen treats in less than 30 minutes.
- Generous 2-quart capacity.
- Improved assembly design makes it easy to attach and use.
- Thorough mixing from the redesigned dasher.
- Cons:
- Requires significant freezer space to store the bowl before use.
- Strict compatibility requirements mean it does not fit all KitchenAid mixer models.
- The stand mixer itself is sold separately.
Who Should Buy This?
This attachment is ideal for dedicated home bakers and dessert enthusiasts who already own a compatible KitchenAid stand mixer and want to expand their kitchen capabilities. If you enjoy making custom batches of gelato, sorbet, or ice cream and have the freezer space to store the bowl, this accessory provides a straightforward way to create professional-quality textures without needing a separate, standalone ice cream machine.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment fit all stand mixers?
No, it is compatible with most tilt-head and bowl-lift models, but there are notable exceptions. It does not fit Artisan Mini models (KSM3316 and KSM3317), nor does it work with Professional line models KSM90 and KG25H. Additionally, certain 5, 5.5, and 6-quart bowl-lift models (K5SS, KSM50, KSM500, and KSM450) are not compatible. Always check your specific model number before ordering.
How long does it take to make ice cream with this attachment?
Once you have finished your prep work, the unit can churn your favorite ice creams, gelatos, or sorbets in less than 30 minutes.
What comes included in the box?
The KSMICM model includes one ice cream bowl, one dasher, and one hub assembly. Please note that the stand mixer required to power the attachment is sold separately.
4.0 out of 5 stars smurf foam I have owned this for a bit and loved it UNTIL it started to leak blue stuff everywhere! Had to toss. Very disappointed, I had gotten one for my niece before it brokeVariation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer
5.0 out of 5 stars Buy the Best! Spend the extra few dollars it’s worth it I frikkin LOVE my ice cream maker. Spend the extra money and get the real deal KitchenAid. Chinese crappy knock-offs lose their coldness in half the time of this KitchenAid version. At 75^F ambient temp in my kitchen, I can churn ice cream for an HOUR and the bowl will still freeze and stick to my fingers after I’ve removed the ice cream and move onto the cleaning stage. Definitely read the instructions! Never never use metal in this bowl or allow metal to touch this bowl. There is a special non stick surface to prevent the ice cream from sticking. Do not use this bowl as a serving dish. Always pre-chill your ice cream mix to ~40*F before beginning the churn. And always turn the machine on BEFORE adding mix (stagnant mix will freeze and cause the churner paddle to break). To set/freeze ice cream, I use a BIG-muffin silicone muffin pan. Spatula the churned ice cream into the muffin cups, cover with plastic wrap or unbleached parchment, and freeze. The silicone doesn’t stick to the ice cream. Just punch it out from the bottom.Variation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer
5.0 out of 5 stars Kid approved!!! The “KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment for Stand Mixer 2 Quart, KSMICM, White” is wonderful! Easy to use, easy to clean, and instructions are spot on. All you do is freeze the bowl 16-24 hours ahead of time, attach frozen bowl to mixer, and pour in your recipe to begin- with a whisk of course! The attachment is as quiet as any other and had my family of 6 a small bowl of ice cream ready in about 30 minutes. There are many recipes out, but we chose a quick recipe just to try! My kids LOVE being part of ice cream making now, and we are super happy with our purchase.Variation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer
5.0 out of 5 stars More ice cream, please! I’m so glad to finally have an ice cream maker for my home. It’s easy to use and makes great ice cream. Well, it makes great ice cream if you have a great recipe. If I had to find something wrong with it, I would say it needs a lot of room in the freezer to get ready to make ice cream. I usually keep it in the freezer of my garage fridge. When I have not had a lot of freezer space, I have also removed my ice bin to make space for it. The only other thing I don’t like is that it doesn’t make much ice cream. If I wanted to make ice cream for the family, I would buy something else. Our family loves homemade ice cream, but I would have to start a couple of days in advance if I wanted to make enough for the kids and grandkids. As it is, I was aware of these things before I bought it. Nama and Papa like to sneak ice cream every chance we get.Variation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer
5.0 out of 5 stars Ice Cream Heaven Love this product! Makes great ice cream in less then an hour. I use it all the time, never will buy store bought ice cream again. Easy to use and clean up. Great investment and product!Variation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer
5.0 out of 5 stars Ice cream in 20-30 minutes (after a 24 hour freeze)! Gave this as a gift to my mom for her Birthday and she absolutely loved it. It’s super easy to use, the only weird part about it is how the paddle connects to the mixer. It doesn’t look right even when you’ve attached it properly. I believe that’s just the way it is manufactured.I should also note that none of the kids that are sold on Amazon and marketed as fitting this actually fit. So you would probably be better off buying a loaf pan with a lid than trying to find a lid that will fit this.Variation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy to use, It worked! Easy to use. First two batches were a flop, third batch we increased the heavy cream and reduced the milk, and rich creamy decadent soft serve ice cream. All three times, we left the attachment in the freezer for 20 hours. Chilled the batter for 4 and then put the batter in the freezer for the last 30 minutes. Very easy to use. Kept it on stir low speed setting, so low noise. First to batches stirred for 25 minutes. The third batch for 14, we ad coffee flavored espresso that was so good.Variation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVE! Such a great attachment. So glad I purchased this! I have noticed how awful store bought ice cream has made me feel. Once I saw the huge ingredient list, I knew I wanted to try to make my own.This attachment is perfect. It is a great size, it makes a 2ltr tub of ice cream easily without making a mess. The instructions were clear, it works just as it says it will and having a new kitchenaid mixer the noise level is low.Just make sure to freeze the bowl for 24 hours before using!Variation: Pattern Name: Food Mixer