I used this to make a custard based ice cream and it came out wonderfully! The ice cream was done in 20 minutes and the consistency was fluffy. The recipe I made before (non custard) didn’t thicken as nice, but I believe it was because it was not made with the custard base.

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Features

• Fully automatic: Put ingredients in the bowl and let the machine do the rest.
• Large 2-quart capacity: Makes up to 2 quarts of your favorite frozen treat. Enough for the whole family!
• Brushed metal finish: Brushed metal makes an elegant statement in any kitchen.
• Fast and efficient: This heavy-duty motor makes frozen yogurt, ice cream, sorbet or frozen drinks in only 25 minutes or less.
• Easy and mess-free: Large spout means no spills when adding ingredients.
• Perfect consistency: Double insulated bowl freezes ingredients evenly for consistently smooth and creamy results.
• Simply delicious: Make a variety of fabulous frozen desserts and drinks right at home.
• Crowd pleaser: Consistently smooth, deliciously creamy. Processes 2 quarts in as little as 25 minutes.
• Easy operation: Fully automatic–add ingredients and turn on the machine.
• Effortless cleanup: Removable bowl and paddle make cleanup a breeze.
• Double insulated freezer bowl and automatic mixing arm aerate ingredients for light and creamy results.
• Includes recipe book
• 2-quart capacity
• Limited 3-year warranty