Musso Lussino Dessert Maker 4080

Pros: Professional, high quality, all stainless steel housing, bowl, paddle

Cons: expensive, no removable bowl, but not that hard to clean anyway.

The Bottom Line: If you want the good homemade stuff without the freezing bowl or the muscle, then this is the one!

Review: Musso Lussino Dessert Maker 4080 1.5 Quart Ice Cream Maker My teenager went to Italy with her class this summer and came back addicted to Gelatos. We have had one of the Cuisinart Ice Cream Makers for years, but have never been completely pleased ...

Pros: Easy to use, Sleek Italian design, Superb results

Cons: Pretty expensive, Takes up a lot of counter space, Fairly noisy

The Bottom Line: If you want to recreate those delicious gelati you've enjoyed in Italy, this is the machine that will allow you to do it. Relatively expensive, but worth it!

Review: I've had my Lussino ice cream machine for almost three months. During that time, I've stirred up delicious Italian-style gelato on an average of twice per week with superb results.

While the machine is very large and heavy (about 40 lbs.) and...

Pros: Easy-to-use and maintain, fully self-contained ice cream maker yielding professional-quality results.

Cons: Tank-like weight means it will resolutely occupy the space you place it on.

The Bottom Line: If you want small batches of exquisite, artisan ice cream, you've found your machine.  This burly, no-frills, straightforward muscleman gives you exactly what you care enough to make.

Review: I have to admit, if it's shiny, there's a pretty good likelihood I'll buy it.  Shameful, I know.  But the Musso Lussino Ice Cream maker is more than just shiny.  It's a solid, fully-contained churner of ice cream heaven.  Key, ...

Pros: Excellent results; fast & efficient;easy to clean

Cons: Price, noise;no removable bowl

The Bottom Line: If you can afford it, this is an excellent choice. Easy to use with great results in an attractive, but large, package.

Review: This was a gift to the family for Christmas. We enjoy good ice cream, but like to control the ingredients in what we eat. Based on the reviews here and elsewhere, I decided to take a chance when I saw a good price on the machine. First thing, the ...

Pros: Easy to use/clean, makes about any kind of frozen desert in just about no time.

Cons: a little pricey. Also heavy, large, is not quiet - but these are really inconsequential

The Bottom Line: Pricey but worth every cent. Makes everything we want and quickly, easy to use and clean

Review: I initially balked at purchasing this because of the price and size/weight. However, as I kept researching frozen desert makers, I kept getting led back to this machine. It's a bit pricey, but I've decided it's a good value. Cheaper machines got mixed ...

Pros: Fast, easy to use, durable

Cons: Heavy. Bowl is not removable for cleaning.

The Bottom Line: Great machine for the home enthusiast.

Review: If you like to make ice cream, and like to make more than one batch per day then the "pre freeze" machines are not really up to the task; you need a machine with a compressor.

The "Musso Lussino Dessert Maker 4080" is the best machine I have...

Pros: Incredibly reliable and easy to use. Easy clean-up.

Cons: Very heavy

The Bottom Line: Well worth the money, it will last for many years.

Review: I have owned the Musso Lussino for 2 years. I have had several other machines and none compares. It is easy to use, turn the timer, push two buttons and come back in 30 minutes. It really does take only 30 minutes if your ingredients are COLD! After...

Pros: Freezes quick,well built,not that loud in my opinion,not really hard to clean either.

Cons: I have no complaints about this machine.

The Bottom Line: I have used many professional quality kitchen appliances in my home pastry kitchen and this is a high quality machine!If you are serious about ice cream buy it!

Review: I have a professional quality pastry kitchen in the basement of my home.I have wanted to buy this machine for a few years but spent my money on more important things and machines,ovens,mixers etc. for my pastry kitchen.I ordered this machine Friday and ...

Pros: excellently made, strong, reliable and good looking.

Cons: a bit heavy and a bit noisy - nothing serious.

The Bottom Line: If you love ice cream and tired of dishing out $3 per quart for decent quality, commercial grade ice cream, this is the machine for you.

Review: We love ice cream and I am very picky when it comes to choosing my ice cream. not only the taste but also the ingredients, so I went hunting for the ultimate machine for home use. Found it! this machine is absolutely perfect, yea, it makes some noise ...

Pros: fast, quite, easy clean

Cons: none found

Review: Amazon or it's supplier sells refurbished one as new. Buyers beware. Otherwise - it is a good product. There is no removable bowl, however it is made from stainless steel - easy to ...