Easy as 1-2-3: This intuitive electric ice cream maker lets you prepare, freeze, and blend homemade creations in minutes—no complicated steps required
Create What You Crave: Use this versatile frozen dessert maker to customize ice cream, milkshakes, slushies, sorbet, or frozen drinks. It’s the perfect ice cream machine for home
Fast, Fun & Sharable: Includes two 1-pint dessert cups, making this compact countertop ice cream maker ideal for sharing or personalizing treats
5 Preset Functions for Perfect Results: Dedicated settings for ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, slushies, and mix-ins make this advanced ice cream machine also one of the easiest frozen drink makers for consistent texture at the touch of a button
Slushy-Style Drinks at Home: Create icy beverages with ease—functions like a convenient slushie machine for home without taking up extra space
Compact, Quiet & Easy to Store: Designed as a space-saving countertop ice cream maker with a detachable design that fits easily in a pantry or cabinet
Easy Cleanup, Less Fuss: Dishwasher-safe cups make this user-friendly ice cream maker simple to clean and enjoy again anytime
Extra cups available for purchase in a Set of 2 - Model: ICE-FD50EC2
Description
With the Cuisinart® FastFreeze™ Max Ice Cream Maker, creating homemade frozen treats is as easy as 1-2-3—Pre-Freeze, Blend & Enjoy. This powerful electric ice cream maker works as a versatile ice cream machine for home, transforming frozen ingredients into smooth, creamy desserts in minutes. Simply prepare your ingredients and freeze them for 24 hours. Then select a preset, push down the wand, and enjoy fresh, flavorful creations from your own countertop ice cream maker. Designed for customizable convenience, the Cuisinart® FastFreeze™ Max Ice Cream Maker is more than an ice cream machine—it’s also one of the most versatile frozen drink makers. Create everything from classic ice cream and dairy-free treats to protein milkshakes, fruit-forward sorbets, smoothies, and slush-style beverages with total control. With five preset functions for ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, slushies, and mix-ins, it works beautifully as the ideal ice cream machine for home. But it doubles as a compact slushie machine for home, making it easy to craft icy favorites whenever the craving strikes. Count on this combination frozen dessert maker and slushy machine to deliver smooth, consistent results every time, with two included 1-pint dessert cups that make treats easy to share. Compact and quiet, it’s the sleek countertop ice cream maker with a detachable design that’s easy to store in a pantry or cabinet. And with dishwasher-safe cups, cleanup is just as easy as dessert itself. Fast, fun, and endlessly customizable, the Cuisinart® FastFreeze™ Max Ice Cream Maker turns frozen ingredients into moments worth sharing.
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Number of Pieces: 4
Dimensions (Overall): 16.38 Inches (H) x 6 Inches (W) x 6 Inches (D)
Care & Cleaning: Dishwasher-Safe Parts, Spot or Wipe Clean
Warranty: 3 Year Limited Warranty. To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's or supplier's warranty for this item prior to purchasing the item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869
TCIN: 1010802947
UPC: 086279270795
Item Number (DPCI): 072-04-1199
Origin: Imported
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Shipping details
Estimated ship dimensions: 16.34 inches length x 5.91 inches width x 12.01 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 6.9 pounds
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Return details
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This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
Q: How is this different from the normal fastfreeze?
submitted by kady580 - 4 months ago
A: The Cuisinart FastFreeze Max (ICE-FD50) is essentially the larger, sharable version of the standard FastFreeze. The Max (ICE-FD50) features 1-pint dessert cups, which are perfect for sharing. The original base model only makes 1/2-pint single-serve portions.
This ice cream maker is a delightful addition to any kitchen, offering guests the ability to create a variety of frozen treats with ease. Its compact design makes it perfect for small spaces, while the control over ingredients allows for healthier options. Guests appreciate the fun of experimenting with flavors and the machine's quiet operation. Although it requires some preparation time, the results are consistently delicious and satisfying, making it a must-have for summer fun.
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4.7
4.7 out of 5 stars
22 star ratings
4.7 out of 5 stars with 22 reviews
4 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2026
originally posted on cuisinart.co.uk
amazing ice cream but no serving to 8 to 10 people
You can make amazing ice cream in this and you get thousands of options so I do love but the capacity is still small and unlike the other one you can't get more tubs but if you are planning to serve 4 or 5 people it amazing but no extended family or like party's with friends but generally amazing I got it for my birthday and it was the best gift
nnb14
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5 out of 5 stars
23 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Oh my goodness the treats
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I make different treats at home , this was so good that I recommend it to everyone, I was surprised when it arrived even my UPS carrier was surprised too
MelindaMichaels2
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4 out of 5 stars
14 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Creativity runs wild
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The product is handy but also slightly hard to use. The prep time does take a little bit so make sure to read the instructions prior to expecting to use it. After you do use it, it becomes a classic staple to any routine in your house. I would recommend if you are willing to put in the work!
Speeder0924
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4 out of 5 stars
13 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Yummy
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a fun product. I like experimenting and creating new dessert combos. The ice cream comes out pretty good but it’s always a little bit icy even after extra rounds of spinning. It’s quiet and doesn’t take up too much space. But annoying you have to plan 24 hours in advance. I like having control of all the ingredients so that it is more wholesome than store bought alternatives. I’ve tried ice cream, nondairy ice cream and slushies and all have been yummy.
Emmers2
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5 out of 5 stars
13 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Compact but mighty!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I’m pleasantly surprised by the Cuisinart FastFreeze Max Ice Cream Maker! It’s quite powerful for its compact size and delivers amazing results! I have always wanted to invest in an ice cream maker but many are large in size and I don’t have much space in my kitchen. This device was perfect! It takes up a very minimal amount of counter space and makes delicious ice cream! I had fun playing around with various ingredients and trying out ice cream, shakes and various frozen desserts! I loved the small containers allowing me to freeze some options for later. The machine is powerful and effectively blends the ingredients together. The many ice cream flavors I made came out smooth and delicious. This machine was a huge hit with my entire family. It’s easy to clean, use and store. I’m very happy with this product and it’s an absolute must have for the warmer weather months!
Julz1438
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5 out of 5 stars
12 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
So fun!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was easy to prepare and use and the kids had a fun time helping, too. The device is easy to operate and made ice cream that was smooth, light and fluffy. We can’t wait to try more recipes!
Tiffany88marie10
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4 out of 5 stars
12 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Cute machine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This machine is cute and compact. You have to freeze your ingredients in a 24 hour time period and then you're able to mix the base and any additional ingredients. It does not blend chunks and is not a blender so it can't be used in that way. It's nice that you can mix in things like protein powder and any additional components you may want that are not readily available in the store. It does feel like a lot of work having to buy the ingredients and then wait 24 hours for the base to mix...but if you're prepared for this and want to make your own concoction of ice cream , it would be worth it.
Midgetwarrior7
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5 out of 5 stars
12 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Ice Cream Maker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like it, it is easy to make desserts at home, it can be used to make ice cream and a variety of other desserts. I like that the brand's website has a lot of recipes with clear and easy to understand steps. Ice cream is often too sweet for me and I want something low in sugar with fewer preservatives, so I like homemade desserts because they are much healthier and taste very delicious too. It would be even better if I could enjoy it without having to start preparing it a day in advance because sometime I suddenly crave ice cream.
innies1
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3 out of 5 stars
10 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Ice Cream Maker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was a very fun project to do with my 3 year old. We had a lot of fun customizing our ice cream and trying new flavors. It was really easy to prepare the dessert cups and freeze them. After freezing for 24 hours we used the ice cream maker to finalize our yummy creation. The only downside I found was that the ice cream wasn't as sold as I would have liked. My favorite part about making my own ice cream is that I was able to control the ingredients that went into it. It was definitely much healthier than other ice creams on the market. I am excited to try the other features of this machine soon!
1 reply from Cuisinart team - 5 months ago
Thank you for sharing your experience with the FastFreeze™ Max Ice Cream Maker—we’re delighted to hear how much fun you had creating custom flavors, especially as a family activity. For a firmer consistency, we recommend ensuring the dessert cups are frozen solid and using a slightly higher cream or fat content in the recipe, as this can help improve texture; our Consumer Assistance Center can also offer tips. Thank you again—your feedback means a lot to us and helps drive improvements in future models.
Trina2
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5 out of 5 stars
9 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Kid approved!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this cuisinart ice cream maker! We used this on Easter morning and made milkshakes! It really is easy as 1-2-3! I love that it has different speeds and many different options to choose from when it comes to making frozen desserts! It was exceptionally fast and easy. This product is going to be one of the most used kitchen appliances I own now, especially this summer!
Cbrigby314
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5 out of 5 stars
5 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Is my favorite
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love this, we are so addicted to it that we are making ice cream every alternate day. It is perfect and amazing, blends well, I made from one of the recipe from the book, Oh my god!!!! Ice cream was so perfect and creamy. We super live this
AyushiS5
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5 out of 5 stars
2 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Cuisinart frozen treat maker
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This frozen treat maker is fantastic! It is small and easy to store. We love making frozen treats with this. Making ice cream varieties is our favorite!
Linzim7
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5 out of 5 stars
2 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Ice cream machine
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This little ice cream maker is so nice! It’s easy to store, clean, and has so many uses. We made protein ice cream and even mixed candy in. The kids loved it and can even help!
Andym1
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5 out of 5 stars
2 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Such a cool tool!!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This ice cream maker is so cool!! We made vanilla ice cream and a protein ice cream using protein powder. Both were easy to blend and it’s pretty intuitive. Our kids loved the ice cream and the texture was creamy and icy. Perfect!!
Sammyliz8
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5 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Great individual size ice cream portion
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I did milk and heavy cream combo with chocolate chips, vanilla and a few marshmallows and froze it overnight. I put the machine on and within seconds I had really good ice cream. Give this a try.
LiaNJ8
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5 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Say Hi to Homemade Ice Cream
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] These cute little ice cream makers are so much fun! They are well built, sturdy to grind through ice cubes, and looking cuter than ever! The compact size can fit into my cabinet space easily. It doesn't have big noise like many others. There are multiple single serve containers which make serving multi people with different flavors easily at the same time. I've let my kids try using them and they love it!
Workingmom7
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5 out of 5 stars
1 April, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Love this!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is such a great addition to the kitchen! It replaced my old and bulky Hamilton beach ice cream machine, and I absolutely love it. There are so many options, so many different ways it use it, and it’s compact and doesn’t take up a ton of space which is also a huge plus! Looking forward to making many frozen treats this summer!
LayCo9
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5 out of 5 stars
31 March, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Great little machine & delicious treats!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved this little machine! I made several things - protein "slushies", oat milk ice cream, and a true milk ice cream. I love how fast it works and that I can control the ingredients. The ability to remix or add additional mix ins was awesome. We added oreos! Delious! Two downsides: It more "shaves" than aerates, so it more of a slushy consistency. I was fine with it, but it's not the fluffiest of ice creams. Second, it was sometimes hard to lock in the frozen container into the grinder, if anything froze to the edge of the frozen container. We have a drawer freezer that moves a lot and sometimes, there was mixture on the edge. Took a bit to figure out.
Emily34610
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5 out of 5 stars
31 March, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
Fun and tasty for everyone
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a fun ice cream maker with tons of different uses. The parts are easy to take apart and clean , and the machine does not take up much counter space! We were able to make protein ice cream with lots of fun mix ins as well and slushies that my kids loved! It was a fun activity and allows you to make healthier versions of everyone’s favorite treats!
Lindsey3
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5 out of 5 stars
31 March, 2026
originally posted on Home Tester Club
New Favorite Appliance
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] My kids love ice cream but the stuff you buy from the store has so many added ingredients. I can now make ice cream at home that tastes just as good using only ingredients that I’m familiar with. This is our new favorite appliance.
