Dualit has just become the latest homeware brand to release an ice cream maker with a difference – with no pre-freezing requirements. And You can use it to whip up slushies as expertly as gelato.
The shiny new machine, which comes from a heritage British brand known for its devices ‘built to last a lifetime’, will be available to buy from June 1st for £349.99 (via Dualit).
Available from June 1st, this ice cream maker has a capacity of 1.2 liters and multiple ice cream programs as well as the ability to slush frozen drinks.
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Dualit is arguably best known for its toaster and kettle sets – after trying dozens, I awarded the brand our best matching set. Buying guide – But this expansion in ice cream makers is indicative of the growing popularity of home entertainment devices.
And the USP of these ice cream makers, the fact that there is no prep time involved, is a huge bonus for anyone looking to spruce up their next dinner party or party. BBQ. As the cost of dining and drinking continues to rise, there seems to be a growing appetite for devices that can allow you to make things at home.
Dualit Ice Cream Maker has the following modes: Ice Cream, Gelato and Sorbet, Frozen Yoghurt, Slushies, Cooling mode and Manual stirring.
The option to manually stir the ice cream, Dualit says, ‘allows users to adjust the texture and consistency based on the recipe’. There’s also an interlocking lid, which allows you to add all sorts of extra ingredients, including chocolate chips, fruit or nuts – while the machine is still churning.
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You can also keep your ice cream creation perfectly frozen for 30-60 minutes with this machine, which would be perfect for hosting a dinner party.
Dulit is not the first to try to perfect the at-home frozen treat maker. Recently we reviewed Cuisinart’s version FrostfusionWhich can make soft serve delivered in a style that will make you nostalgic for the Pizza Hut Ice Cream Factory of your youth (or definitely mine).
Add to that the fact that Greenpen has also recently issued a decision regarding their actions Frost ice maker (which has a holder for an ice cream cone!) as well as Russell Hobbs chills And you can see that there is a lot of competition in the market at the moment. Here’s a closer look at other no-pre-freeze machines released in 2026.
Food Art
Frost Fusion – Frozen drinks and soft serve in 1
A big draw of this machine is the ability to make soft serve (and deliver it yourself!).
Greenpan
Frost ice cream maker and slushie machine
The built-in bowl with this ice cream maker allows you to skip a step after washing.
Procook
Professional Ice Cream Maker 1.2l
This professional-style maker is perfect for those serious about making gelato with the best possible ingredients.
If you just can’t wait for June to try Dualit’s version, there are plenty of worthwhile sweet treat makers around to tide yourself over in the meantime, but I’m definitely excited to see how this classic British brand puts their stamp on ice cream!
