Cuisinart

Cuisinart Cool Creations ICE-70

Ranked #4 in Ice Cream Makers

649 LP on the category ladder what's LP?

The same basic Cuisinart canister platform as the ICE-21P1 with a two-quart bowl and more speed settings, and a good current test record. It sits just below the ICE-21P1 only because of slightly more electronics and a slightly shorter track record, but it is a proven, well-supported machine.

Consolidated from 4 independent outlets

Where the cited sources landed, as we read them

3 positive sources
1 mixed source

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Pros & cons

✓ Makes two quarts of ice cream at a time, plenty for a party
✓ More speed settings than the basic Cuisinart canister platform
✓ Named best overall in Good Housekeeping's tested roundup
✓ Proven, well-supported machine
✓ Two-quart capacity, plenty for a party

✗ More electronics and a shorter track record than the simpler Cuisinart canister models
✗ Freezer-bowl design rather than a built-in compressor
✗ More electronics than the ICE-21 means more theoretical failure points
✗ Freezer-bowl design requires pre-freezing
✗ Its advantage over the ICE-21P1 is incremental

The sources behind this ranking

We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.

Evidence 3 articles and 1 video review

3 positive sources

Thespruceeats Article

Not only did we give this high marks for the great performance, but we also appreciate how easy it is to set up. When it’s time for add-ins, the lid has a removable cup that holds up to half a cup of goodies. The hole in the lid let us add the extras without removing the lid, and the paddle did an excellent job mixing M&Ms into our ice cream base. They were evenly distributed in the finished ice cream. Cleaning is easy with soapy water.

Read T Tech Max Tech Max · 2.1K subscribers · May 2025

During testing, this machine earned one of the highest scores in performance. It consistently produced delicious vanilla ice cream and flavorful sorbet that impressed our team. However, it's worth noting that the appliance is on the loud side. It's not unbearable, but if you're sensitive to noise, keep that in mind. Still, the final result more than makes up for the sound. The base of the machine includes a cord compartment for neat storage, which adds to the overall user-friendly design. Whether you're a casual dessert lover or a frozen treat enthusiast, the Queziner Cool Creations ice cream maker offers a reliable and satisfying experience every time.

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Good Housekeeping Jamie Ueda · reviewer · Apr 2025

Makes excellent ice cream and sorbet

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1 mixed source

ICE CREAM SCIENCE Ruben Porto · reviewer · Dec 2023

That's why I recommend it for most people over the updated ICE-70, which, at the time of writing, is nearly twice the price but, although it does produce ice cream that is slightly smoother and creamier, it doesn't produce ice cream that is nearly twice as smooth and creamy. If price isn't an issue for you, then yes I'd recommend going for the updated Cuisinart ICE-70P1 because of the slightly smoother and creamier ice cream and the improved dasher (more on this below).

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Frequently asked questions

It ranks #4 of 12 on our ice cream makers tier list, in A tier. That placement draws on 4 independent outlets.

None of the 4 sources with a clear view is critical of it. More electronics and a shorter track record than the simpler Cuisinart canister models. Freezer-bowl design rather than a built-in compressor. More electronics than the ICE-21 means more theoretical failure points. Freezer-bowl design requires pre-freezing. Its advantage over the ICE-21P1 is incremental.