Cuisinart · Updated June 2026
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1: price & specs
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: target.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 is listed at $89.99 on target.com as of 2026-06-27, #4 cheapest of 12 ice cream makers (median $240); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 9/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 12 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest ice cream makers: Nostalgia 4-Quart Electric Wood Bucket Ice Cream Maker ICMP400WD — $59.99
- Best for Churns creamy ice cream fast (~18-20 minutes to soft-serve); Wirecutter calls the texture dense, chewy and rich; Simple one-switch (on/off) design with a wide open top for taste-tests and mix-ins.
- Skip if Small 1.5-quart capacity, prone to overflow when adding mix-ins to a full batch is a dealbreaker.
Is the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 a good buy?
At $90, the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 is #4 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240. On the spec sheet, its wattage of 50 W is the lowest of the 11, and its capacity qt of 1.5 is below the median of the 12.
Evidence of Record
Our data- Independent labsmeasured it
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- Physical metricsrecorded
- 5
- Outlets on recordall tested
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Two independent labs measured this product across 5 physical metrics — churn time to, overrun plateau /, ingredient opening diameter and 2 more. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
churn time to · overrun plateau / · ingredient opening diameter · churn time · canister pre-freeze time
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1
Two whitelisted hands-on testers cover this exact machine: NYT Wirecutter names the Cuisinart ICE-21 its outright top pick, while USA Today's Reviewed names it Best Value (runner-up to the Ninja Creami). Both praise fast churning (~18-20 minutes to soft-serve), a simple one-switch design with a wide open top, and strong value (Wirecutter cites a typical ~$90). Both flag the small 1.5-quart capacity and the mandatory overnight (12-24h) bowl pre-freeze. No lab dB/noise data found.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2025-04-28–2026-06-12
Tested by Wirecutter, Reviewed
Consistently praised
- Churns creamy ice cream fast (~18-20 minutes to soft-serve); Wirecutter calls the texture dense, chewy and rich · 2 sources
- Simple one-switch (on/off) design with a wide open top for taste-tests and mix-ins · 2 sources
- Strong value for the field; Wirecutter cites a typical ~$90 price · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- Small 1.5-quart capacity, prone to overflow when adding mix-ins to a full batch · 2 sources
- Requires overnight (12-24h) bowl/canister pre-freeze before you can churn · 2 sources
- Freezer bowl / machine is a bit bulky to store (long-term tester)
Where reviewers disagree Both agree it is the best-value bowl-style machine, but they rank it differently: Wirecutter makes the ICE-21 its outright top pick and is openly skeptical of the Ninja Creami's build quality, whereas Reviewed slots the ICE-21 as Best Value beneath the Ninja Creami as Best Overall.
The sources (2)
churn time to soft-serve consistency: about 18 minutes · overrun plateau / iciness onset: around 22 minutes · ingredient opening diameter: 3.5 inches
This machine makes pretty dense ice cream, but we find it to be nicely chewy and rich.
the ICE-21 machine got ice cream to a soft-serve consistency in less than 20 minutes
at around 22 minutes, we noticed gains in overrun plateau while iciness levels became noticeable and unpalatable.
churn time (base to ice cream): about 20 minutes · canister pre-freeze time: about 12 hours
Easy to use, reasonably priced, and small enough to live on the counter during the summer, the Cuisinart ICE-21 can create a smooth batch of classic vanilla ice cream as well as a well-mixed rocky road.
the Cuisinart ICE-21 was the quickest product we tested (minus freezing the canister).
It only makes 1.5 quarts of ice cream—just enough for four small-ish servings
Specifications
| Price (US) | $89.99 Current retail price at Target, June 2026 (Cuisinart.com lists $89.95) |
|---|---|
| Brand | Cuisinart |
| Released | — |
| Type | freezer_bowl |
| Capacity qt | 1.5 |
| Build in compressor | No |
| Wattage (W) | 50 |
| Preset programs | — |
| Timer | No |
| Keep cool function | No |
| Mix ins setting | No |
Source: target.com (verified 2026-06-20) · corroborated by cuisinart.com. Target product page confirmed $89.99 price, 1.5 qt (48 oz) capacity, and 50W. Cuisinart official page corroborates 50W / 1.5 qt. CORRECTED wattage 60->50: draft's 60W came only from a B2B reseller (actionis.com); both the manufacturer and Target state 50W. Double-insulated freezer bowl; no timer/keep-cool/mix-in mode.
Is the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 worth it vs cheaper ice cream makers?
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 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 Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 this | $89.99 | freezer_bowl | 1.5 | No | 50 | No |
| Cuisinart Pure Indulgence 2-Quart Frozen Yogurt, Sorbet & Ice Cream Maker ICE-30BCP1 | $89.95 | freezer_bowl | 2 | No | 50 | No |
| KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment KICA0WH | $119.99 | attachment | 2 | No | — | No |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1?
Two whitelisted hands-on testers cover this exact machine: NYT Wirecutter names the Cuisinart ICE-21 its outright top pick, while USA Today's Reviewed names it Best Value (runner-up to the Ninja Creami). Both praise fast churning (~18-20 minutes to soft-serve), a simple one-switch design with a wide open top, and strong value (Wirecutter cites a typical ~$90). Both flag the small 1.5-quart capacity and the mandatory overnight (12-24h) bowl pre-freeze. No lab dB/noise data found. Praised: Churns creamy ice cream fast (~18-20 minutes to soft-serve); Wirecutter calls the texture dense, chewy and rich; Simple one-switch (on/off) design with a wide open top for taste-tests and mix-ins; Strong value for the field; Wirecutter cites a typical ~$90 price. Flagged: Small 1.5-quart capacity, prone to overflow when adding mix-ins to a full batch; Requires overnight (12-24h) bowl/canister pre-freeze before you can churn; Freezer bowl / machine is a bit bulky to store (long-term tester). (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 cost?
The Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 has a US price of $89.99 (Current retail price at Target, June 2026 (Cuisinart.com lists $89.95)), as of 2026-06-20.
How does the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 compare on price?
At $90, the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 is #4 cheapest of the 12 ice cream makers we track, where the median is $240.
What are the Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1's key specs?
Cuisinart Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream & Sorbet Maker ICE-21P1 (Cuisinart): type freezer_bowl, capacity qt 1.5, build in compressor No, wattage w 50, timer No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-20.
Price of record: $89.99 at target.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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