# Best sorbet makers for fruit and Italian ice Source: https://scoopandchurn.com/best/best-sorbet-maker Publisher: Scoop & Churn. Picks are chosen from what each Amazon listing states, not from hands-on tests. Method: https://scoopandchurn.com/how-we-pick Sorbet has no cream or eggs to keep it smooth. A fruit base needs to freeze quickly while it churns, or it turns icy. That makes a built-in compressor or a Creami-style processor the safer choice over a slow freezer bowl. Listings also differ on whether they offer a dedicated sorbet setting, how long they hold a finished batch cold, and how much they make at once. Fruit-only bases are where a named sorbet program helps most. This guide compares seven machines that name sorbet, Italian ice or fruit whip in their listings: compressor churners from Breville, Cuisinart, Whynter and Martha Stewart, and Ninja Creami models that process frozen fruit bases. Each is ranked on how directly the listing supports sorbet. ## Picks ### 1. Cuisinart 1.5-Quart Ice Cream Maker and Gelato Machine, Makes Frozen Yogurt and Sorbet, Fully Automatic with Commercial-Quality Compressor and 2 Churning Paddles, ICE-100, Black/Stainless Type: Compressor; Capacity: 1.5 qt; Programs: 60-min countdown timer; Keep-cool hold: 10 minutes; Build: Black and stainless Cuisinart's compressor model with two paddles, one for ice cream and one for gelato, plus a 60-minute timer. The most complete package under $300 for cooks who want gelato too. What the listing offers: - The second paddle made specifically for gelato is unique among the picks under $300. - The listing states a limited 3-year warranty, the clearest coverage term in this group. - Touchpad controls with a large LCD and a 60-minute countdown timer keep operation simple. Limits to know: - At 1.5 quarts it makes less per batch than the 2 to 2.1 quart machines here. - Keep Cool runs only 10 minutes after the timer ends, according to the listing. ### 2. Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl 13-in-1 Ice Cream and Soft Serve Maker, NC701 Type: Creami; Capacity: Not stated on this listing; Programs: 13, incl. 6 soft serve; Pre-freeze needed: Yes, base frozen first; Soft serve: Yes A Creami with 13 programs including Swirled Frozen Yogurt, which dispenses froyo as a soft serve swirl. The pick for shop-style froyo cups at home. What the listing offers: - A dedicated Swirled Frozen Yogurt program is listed among six soft serve programs. - It can dispense a swirl, which is how most people expect froyo to look. - The listing supports low sugar, lower calorie and high-protein bases. Limits to know: - The froyo base must be frozen ahead in the tub. - Tub capacity is not stated on this listing. ### 3. Breville BCI600XL Smart Scoop Ice Cream Maker, Brushed Stainless Steel Type: Compressor; Capacity: Not stated; Programs: 12 hardness settings, 4 presets, manual; Keep-cool hold: Up to 3 hours; Build: Brushed stainless steel A stainless churner that senses the hardness of the mix for the frozen yogurt setting you choose and holds it for up to 3 hours. Suits cooks who want froyo stopped at the same texture every time. What the listing offers: - Frozen yogurt is one of the listed hardness settings, so the machine decides when it is done. - Keep Cool holds the froyo chilled and churned for up to 3 hours. - Full manual mode is available if you want to stop softer. Limits to know: - Capacity is not stated in the listing, so batch size is unknown. - It is the most expensive pick in this guide. ### 4. Ninja NC501 CREAMi XL Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker, with 2 XL Family Size Pint Containers Type: Creami; Capacity: 24 oz XL tub (2 included); Programs: 11, incl. Italian ice, frozen yogurt; Pre-freeze needed: Yes, base frozen first; Soft serve: No The first-generation XL Deluxe Creami with 11 programs including frozen yogurt and two 24 oz tubs. Suits froyo fans who prefer a scoopable texture and like prepping pints ahead. What the listing offers: - Frozen yogurt is one of the 11 one-touch programs listed. - Two 24 oz XL tubs hold 50% more than the original Creami pint. - Re-Spin runs a second cycle for a softer, creamier finish on a crumbly froyo base. Limits to know: - Each tub needs a fully frozen base before processing. - No soft serve dispensing; froyo comes out scooped. ### 5. Cuisinart Ice Cream Maker Machine, Automatic, No Pre-Freezing, 1-Qt Type: Compressor; Sorbet support: Sorbet preset; Capacity: 1 qt; Keep-cool hold: Keep Cool preset, duration not stated; Pre-freeze needed: No A compact Cuisinart with Quick Freeze Chill Technology, four presets and an integrated cord wrap for storage. Suits small kitchens where the machine goes back in a cabinet after use. What the listing offers: - Integrated cord wrap makes it tidier to store, per the listing. - One-touch presets for ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and Keep Cool. - Built-in ingredient funnel for adding mix-ins while churning. Limits to know: - Dimensions and weight are not stated despite the compact claim. - 1-quart batches are small for larger families. ### 6. Whynter Upright Automatic Ice Cream Maker, 2.1 Qt, ICM-201SB Type: Compressor; Capacity: 2.1 qt; Programs: Not stated (LCD timer); Keep-cool hold: Not stated; Build: Stainless steel housing An upright Whynter that keeps a 2.1-quart batch in a smaller footprint than horizontal machines. For small kitchens that still feed a family. What the listing offers: - Upright stainless housing designed for a smaller counter footprint. - 2.1-quart capacity, the largest in this compact guide. - No bowl in the freezer, so it saves freezer space too. Limits to know: - Taller and heavier than the 0.8 to 1.28 quart picks, though the listing gives no figures. - No preset programs are listed, only an LCD timer. ### 7. Martha Stewart Ice Cream Maker Machine, 1QT Fully Automatic, 3 Modes, Black Type: Compressor; Capacity: 1 qt; Programs: 3 modes: Ice Cream, Sorbet, Frozen Yogurt; Pre-freeze needed: No; Power or noise: Not stated A 1-quart compressor machine with three modes and a backlit display. A small-batch option for cooks who want named modes over a plain timer. What the listing offers: - 1-quart batch makes up to 8 servings, per the listing. - Built-in compressor means no freezer space for a bowl. - Three modes and an easy-turn dial keep it simple. Limits to know: - The listing makes no footprint or compact claim, and gives no dimensions. - Costs about the same as the Cuisinart 1-qt, which adds a cord wrap and Keep Cool. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.