The Viral Cuisinart Single-Serve Ice Cream Maker Is *the* Sale of the Weekend

Tasty treats incoming

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Ice cream is always a good idea—especially soft serve.

If you’re anything like me, you’ve been on the hunt for a frozen treat maker that is both effective and affordable, and luckily for us, the popular Cuisinart FastFreeze Frozen Treat maker ($119; $97) is currently on sale at QVC for 18 percent off. One look at the device—which looks more like an immersion blender than the typically bulbous, bulky styles on the market—and you can tell this is no ordinary ice cream maker. You're right: It's designed to whip up milkshakes, sorbet, slushies or ice cream in five minutes flat. Five. Minutes. Even better, first-time QVC customers can snag an additional $20 off orders $40 or more with the code WELCOME20, meaning you could potentially grab this bad boy for just under $80, adding to the savings.

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In addition to its ability to deliver tasty treats with the touch of a button, the Cuisinart FastFreeze Frozen Treat Maker comes with dishwasher-friendly half-pint cups (with lids!), which the brand says help with portion control, while taking up a minimal amount of space. As is the case with all frozen treat makers, you do have to prep ahead of time, as the brand recommends freezing your bowl and base for at least 24 hours. Once that’s out of the way, all you have to do is select which of the five presets you want to use (you can choose from ice cream, sorbet, slushy, milkshake and mix-ins), and from there, the machine does all the work for you.

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Cleaning is a breeze as well, as all you have to do is rinse the blade with water and wipe the rest of the machine down with a damp cloth after each use. But don’t just take my word for it. One reviewer calls this treat maker a "game changer," writing, "This FastFreeze machine is so great because it allows me to get creative with my sweet treats. I’m someone who really enjoys both cold beverages and treats, and this machine does the job right! With the different settings of being able to make ice cream, milkshakes or smoothies, I can be my own scientist and get very 'out there' in terms of flavor. I also like how it comes with three separate containers so you can make different desserts all at one time."

Say no more. As the ultimate ice cream lover, I’m adding this to my cart right now. And you should too—especially while it’s on sale.


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