Ice cream making
Churn ice cream, gelato and sorbet at home, or make no-churn versions.
Ice cream making
- To start
- $60
- Each month
- $15
- Time
- 1 hour a week
- Sessions
- 45 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's hands-on from start to finish.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- You end up with something you made.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to switch off
Maybe not if
- You want a workout
- You want something fast and exciting
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Ice cream makingAverage food & Drink hobbyCalm
Company
Physical effort
Creative freedom
Brainwork
Hands-on
Outdoors
Quick wins
$60Costs more to start than 68% of hobbies
$15Over a year, more than the kit
$240About $5 an hour at 1 hour a week
Before you buy
Borrow from a friend or buy second-hand first. Upgrade once you know you will keep going.
Your first session
Cook a simple vanilla custard base, chill it overnight and churn it in a freezer-bowl machine.
45 minutes or moreAt homeVery easy to start
Questions
How much does ice cream making cost to start?
About $60 if you rent or borrow where people usually do, then about $15 a month once you are going.
How much time does ice cream making take?
About 1 hour a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 45 minutes or more.
Can I do ice cream making at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is ice cream making good for beginners?
Yes. It is very easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Cook a simple vanilla custard base, chill it overnight and churn it in a freezer-bowl machine.
Do I need other people for ice cream making?
No. It works fine on your own.