Stop settling for the same old ice cream flavors at the store and start getting creative and make your own. The Nostalgia electric ice cream maker is a fast and easy way to make quarts of ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato. This ice cream machine features a locking motor mount, easy-to-clean plastic bucket and 4-quart aluminum canister. Simply add your favorite ice cream mix and ingredients into the aluminum canister, place in the middle of the bucket, layer with ice and salt, and let the electric motor do the rest. Soon you will have wonderful homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt, or gelato! Customize each recipe by adding extras, like strawberry preserves, cookie dough, candy pieces and more. When done, use the included lid to store leftover ice cream in the freezer. Use your own recipes, or follow the recipes included in the manual to get started making delicious and creamy ice cream. Make your family dessert time a fun time with this perfect ice cream maker for kids. Unit works perfectly with all Nostalgia ice cream kits - try the Vanilla Creme, Chocolate or Strawberry Ice Cream mixes (ICP825VAN8PK, ICP825CHOC8PK, ICP825STRAW8PK), or the Premium Ice Cream Starter Kit (ISK3).