This piece of kit is an attachment for the Artisan mixer, one of the best-loved pieces of kitchen equipment by top chefs. The double walls of the freeze bowl allow you to make up to 1.9l of softconsistency ice cream or sorbet. £496 (or £77 if you already have the mixer), hartsofstur.com
The viewing window on this model means you can watch your creations come together in the quick-freeze, family-sized bowl. There's two jelly moulds included so you can create that old favourite, jelly and ice cream. £39.99, firebox.com
Built by one of Italy's most famous espresso machine makers, the Gelatiera has a built-in freezer, two removable bowls and only three buttons, so it?s simple to use and makes Italian-style gelato in minutes. £275, homewares.co.uk
The IM200's non-stick freezer bowl needs to chill for 24 hours before use, so save a spot in the freezer. Simple to use, it gives you all the scope you need to experiment with new flavours, which are ready in 30 minutes. £34.99, currys.co.uk
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Source: Independent