Cuisinart · Updated June 2026
Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100: price & specs
Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: target.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 is listed at $379.99 on target.com as of 2026-06-27, #10 cheapest of 12 ice cream makers (median $240); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 14/100 pay-blind standing, #8 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
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- Best for No pre-freezing required — make and eat ice cream on demand; Very easy to use.
- Skip if Soft, inconsistent texture (worsened by the 'keep cool' mode) is a dealbreaker.
Is the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 a good buy?
At $380, the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 is #10 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240. On the spec sheet, its capacity qt of 1.5 is below the median of the 12, and its wattage of 288 W is above the median of the 11.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 1 outlet has it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100
Only one whitelisted tester—Reviewed (USA Today)—was verified with a hands-on review of the exact Cuisinart ICE-100 (30K-char page with a dedicated ICE-100 entry, updated April 28, 2025). Reviewed praises its no-pre-freeze convenience and eat-immediately results but flags soft, inconsistent texture, an hour-long churn, and a difficult, crevice-heavy cleanup. No other whitelisted source was confirmed, so this rests on a single tester.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2025-04-28
Tested by Reviewed
Consistently praised
- No pre-freezing required — make and eat ice cream on demand
- Very easy to use
Commonly flagged
- Soft, inconsistent texture (worsened by the 'keep cool' mode)
- Slow — takes about an hour to churn a batch
- Bulky and hard to clean (many crevices, can't be soaked in the sink)
Where reviewers disagree Only one source survived verification, so no cross-source comparison was possible. Even within that review, Reviewed placed the ICE-100 in its 'Other Ice Cream Makers We Evaluated' section rather than as a category pick, naming the far cheaper freezer-bowl Cuisinart ICE-21 as Best Value and the Breville Smart Scoop as Best with a Compressor.
The sources (1)
We loved not having to pre-plan for ice cream (you’ll never have an “oh shoot” moment where you realize you didn’t put the bowl in the freezer far enough in advance), and we enjoyed being able to eat the results immediately.
That said, the “keep cool” function led to slightly inconsistent ice cream texture.
And the berry fro-yo mix exploded out of the bowl and over the sides—leading to a difficult cleanup.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $379.99 Current retail price at Target and Kitchen Clique, June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cuisinart |
| Released | — |
| Type | compressor |
| Capacity qt | 1.5 |
| Build in compressor | Yes |
| Wattage (W) | 288 |
| Preset programs | — |
| Timer | Yes |
| Keep cool function | Yes |
| Mix ins setting | Yes |
Source: target.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by shopkitchenclique.com. Target page confirmed $379.99, 1.5 qt (48 oz), 60-minute countdown timer with blue LCD, and 10-minute Keep Cool. See-through lid enables mix-ins during churn; built-in commercial-quality compressor. CORRECTED wattage null->288: Target spec table explicitly lists 288W, so the draft's null (citing a 50W/288W dispute) is replaced with the documented nameplate value.
Is the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 worth it vs cheaper ice cream makers?
Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 against its closest cheaper and pricier ice cream makers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 12 ranked
| Product | Price | Type | Capacity qt | Build in compressor | Wattage (W) | Timer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 this | $379.99 | compressor | 1.5 | Yes | 288 | Yes |
| Whynter 2.1 Qt Upright Automatic Compressor Ice Cream Maker ICM-201SB | $339.99 | compressor | 2.1 | Yes | 180 | Yes |
| Breville Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker BCI600XL | $599.95 | compressor | 1.5 | Yes | 165 | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100?
Only one whitelisted tester—Reviewed (USA Today)—was verified with a hands-on review of the exact Cuisinart ICE-100 (30K-char page with a dedicated ICE-100 entry, updated April 28, 2025). Reviewed praises its no-pre-freeze convenience and eat-immediately results but flags soft, inconsistent texture, an hour-long churn, and a difficult, crevice-heavy cleanup. No other whitelisted source was confirmed, so this rests on a single tester. Praised: No pre-freezing required — make and eat ice cream on demand; Very easy to use. Flagged: Soft, inconsistent texture (worsened by the 'keep cool' mode); Slow — takes about an hour to churn a batch; Bulky and hard to clean (many crevices, can't be soaked in the sink). (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 cost?
The Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 has a US price of $379.99 (Current retail price at Target and Kitchen Clique, June 2026), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 compare on price?
At $380, the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 is #10 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240.
What are the Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100's key specs?
Cuisinart Compressor Ice Cream & Gelato Maker ICE-100 (Cuisinart): type compressor, capacity qt 1.5, build in compressor Yes, wattage w 288, timer Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $379.99 at target.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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