The Iceman by Chefman ice cream maker is currently available on Amazon for £79.99, down from £94.99, marking its lowest price this year. The limited-time deal has caught the attention of home dessert enthusiasts, with many users praising the machine for producing smooth, high-quality ice cream and gelato.
User Reviews Highlight Ease and Quality
One verified buyer noted, "It has a glass touch screen top and is easy to clean, it's lightweight and I have purchased a thermo bag to keep it safe when I store it away. This works well, I think, compared to other ice cream makers and is good value for money for your tasty desserts." Another added, "Really easy and no pre-freezing needed. So far we have made lemon sorbet and basic vanilla ice cream, both lovely and with none of the horrible chemicals in shop bought ice cream."
However, a few users expressed minor reservations. One mentioned, "Makes great ice cream, gelato and sorbet. Just can’t figure out how to make it so that when frozen it doesn’t turn to ice. Great if you want to eat it straight away but not so great for storing the ice cream in the freezer." Another noted difficulty downloading the recipe book, but overall satisfaction remained high.
Features and Capacity
The Iceman offers a 1,200ml capacity and multiple presets for ice cream, frozen yoghurt, sorbet, and more. It requires no pre-freezing, and can churn desserts in as little as an hour. An automatic cooling function helps maintain texture after mixing, and a see-through lid allows users to monitor progress. The set includes two stainless steel buckets, storage lids, an ice cream shovel, and a scoop, all dishwasher-safe.
Alternative Options on Sale
For those seeking cheaper alternatives, the Duronic Ice Cream Maker is available for £28.89 (reduced from £33.99) in a limited-time deal, capable of making gelato, sorbet, frozen yoghurt, and soft-serve. The Ninja CREAMi NC300UK is also discounted to £159.99 (from £199.99) with code NINJA20, offering seven programs. At Argos, the Magimix 1.1 Le Glacier is priced at £44.99, with a 4.3-star rating from 352 reviews.
