3 DIY Ice Cream Appliances

Whether you vouch for vanilla or swear by chocolate, there’s something to be said for a cool ice cream on a hot day. With this handy tool trio, you don’t need to be a sorbet scientist to have your soft-serve be self-serve too.

1. The Mixer-Upper

The KitchenAid ice cream maker attachment transforms your stand mixer into a churning machine. Makes four pints (1.9 L).

$130 at KitchenAid

2. The Size Is Right

Save freezer space and make individual servings-in under 12 minutes-with the Half Pint Soft-Serve Ice Cream Maker.

$39.99 at Hamilton Beach

3. The Cone Creator

Rolling professional-looking sugar cones at home is ridiculously easy with the WaffleCone Express.

$80 at Chef’s Choice