Musso Lussino 4080 Piccolo ice cream maker in stainless steel Made in Italy

Great ice cream. We ordered the 4080 model. The company contacted us immediately to inform us that they were out of stock of this model but we could have the larger STELLA model immediately and for the same price as the 4080. Otherwise we could have the 4080 model in about 3 weeks. We agreed to take the larger Stella model. It produces wonderful frozen yoghurt, ice cream, sorbet, gelato. Seems to be well manufactured. We have not had a single issue. We have produced about 20 different batches of ice cream, sorbet, etc. At 30kg the Stella model is heavy and for most kitchens might be a bit bulky but this does not detract from the quality of the product. Given that the company also produces commercial grade ice cream makers I consider this a plus. Have had some friends and family test the final product. We all love high quality sorbet and gelato. Some consider the end result better than some of the gelato we get at ice cream shops around the city. It seems to produce the final product in about 20-25 minutes vs the advertised 30-40 minutes but I think this depends on ambient temperature and original ingredients.

Very good so far

In just 20 minutes you can have an amazing creamy gelato

Very expensive for what it does is it the best available probably is my last machine was a quisin art and it was rubbish this does freeze a lot quicker and smoother but is it really worth 700+ probably not

Machine arrived promptly. I made my first batch of ice-cream (pistachio) using Musso lussino recipe. Very easy to use and easy to clean. I made just over 1 litre of Ice-cream and it only took 30 mins to churn.

Having made a variety of different types of ice cream, and sorbets - I have had wonderful results and am delighted that I decided to buy this particular ice cream machine. It looks good, is very well made, simple to use and the price reflects the quality. I wish I had bought this machine years ago ! Really delighted.

It was a shock to find this has an EU plug and no UK plug. It is way too big and heavy for me to take to a PO.

Habe diese Maschine seit 1,5 Jahren. Ich kann sie nur empfehlen. Die Lautstärke ist für mich ok. Dachte sie sei lauter. Das beigefügte Rezepztheft ist ebenfalls gut. Ich empfehle hier das simple Joghurteis, welches man super z.B. mit gefrorenen Himbeeren aufpimpen kann. Die Reinigung geht auch gut von der Hand. Die Maschine ist ihren Preis wert.

Just as an FYI for those reading, my point of reference this review when it comes to making ice cream is the Kitchen Aid ice cream attachment I currently have. I put the freezer bowl in my deep freeze which cools it to about -5F (about -21C ) based on my kitchen thermometer probe against the side of the bowl when I remove it. Its been a solid workhorse and I had no complaints with how the ice cream comes out once put into containers and frozen, but I wanted to up my game and go with a machine that had a built in compressor and was dedicated to making frozen treats like ice cream. This arrived last night and couldn't wait to put a batch of chocolate through it (I prepared my base in preparation for its arrival). That being said, here's my review. The packaging was absolutely excellent. There is a lot of form-fitting foam around the unit protecting it as I hoped there would be for an expensive, heavy unit like this. When I look at getting something I go right to the 1 star reviews to see what problems people had. One review said the unit made clunking sounds when it was running and another said the compressor didn't chill the bowl so I inspected it very carefully for damage. Fortunately my unit seemed damage free. I also inspected so carefully because even though the ad says sold and shipped by Amazon, it was sent by UPS instead of an amazon delivery driver and the UPS driver left the box on its side instead of following the "this end up" arrows on the box. I attribute it arriving damage free due to how much formed foam is guarding it as well as the construction (stainless steel and REAL SCREWS AND BOLTS as opposed to interlocking plastic). I set it on the counter and gave it some time for the refrigerant to settle (about an hour I guess? I'm not sure I was eager to get started) and turned on the chiller to ensure the chilling unit was working fine. Lets just say that the chiller worked REALLY well. So, now that my concerns from issues that some people had were put to rest, how did it work compared to my freezer bowl attachment? Two words: Next level. The minute the first batch was processing I knew this was going to be a night and day difference. I was only 6 minutes in and could tell a difference. At 12 minutes in the ice cream was looking smooth and absolutely luscious. At 21 minutes the ice cream was so thick it almost bogged down the motor to a complete halt so I shut the chiller off and let it run for another 2 minutes before removing the ice cream. The picture attached is a frame grab from a video I made at the 23 minute mark when I decided to scoop it out. It pulls out of the maker like firm soft serve. The taste test was incredible! Absolutely smooth, creamy and luscious! Even when put in a container and frozen down to deep freeze temperatures it scoops easier than ice cream from my KA attachment and you get that "ruffled" surface from the scoop. It doesn't lose that creaminess either. Now don't get me wrong, my KA attachment when frozen in my deep freezer made great ice cream and keep in mind its going to be your ingredient choices that largely dictate your end result, but when it comes to turning your base into ice cream this machine does everything better if not outright "crushing" my KA attachment. The ice cream really is "next level." It comes out of the machine firmer while whipping in a little more air to give it a creamier texture. And of course, since I don't have to freeze a bowl I have the liberty to make as much as I want when I want without having to wait for a bowl to freeze overnight. Two final comments about this unit. Since you're probably coming from a freezer bowl unit to this, watch your first batch carefully. My KA attachment was able to get my ice cream to soft serve but the compressor in this unit can get it your base so cold and frozen you can bog the motor down to a complete halt. Get to know the machine before you set the timer and walk away. If the motor bogs down turn off the compressor let it run for a minute and you're ready to scoop out. Second, being one piece construction the bowl doesn't come out, but it does clean up as easy as the instructions say with a warm wet sponge. Unscrew the nut and you can remove the beater to clean separately. Although the only freezer bowl version of an ice cream maker I have is the KA attachment, I feel pretty confident to say this maker will take your ice cream game to the next level. If you love ice cream enough that shelling out the cash for this machine is in your budget and you've been waffling over this purchase, I say go for it. I freely admit I'm still in the "initial purchase" romantic phase with this maker, but I have zero regrets. For me, it was absolutely worth it.

Ho acquistato questa gelatiera nel 2017 e, da allora, non ho mai smesso di usarla, con grande soddisfazione. Semplice da usare, tradizionale, nulla di digitale, di grande solidità, si lava facilmente. Se si riesce a trovare la giusta combinazione di ingredienti, e si scelgono ingredienti di prima qualità, il prodotto che ne esce è davvero ottimo.

Es una maravilla. No soy un experto en la elaboración de helados como me rima fino que la mayoría de los que estén pensando en comprarse una heladera. Hasta ahora me arreglaba con el accesorio helador de la kitchen aid. Y no tengo queja. Aunque es cierto que tienes que disponer de espacio de sobra en tu congelador para que el accesorio esté en el punto óptimo de temperatura. Sin embargo con la musso no existe ese problema, la enchufad y la dejas enfriar unos 10 minutos antes de verter la base de helado en ella. Y en 20-30 minutos tienes un helado impresionante (fundamental una buena receta claro). Además puedes hacer varias tandas de helado seguidas ya que se limpia fácilmente con una esponja y un poco de agua tibia. No hace casi ruido. Y el helado sale súper cremoso. Para que quede perfecto debes dejarlo unas 4 horas una vez hecho en un recipiente en el congelador. Aunque se puede tomar recién elaborado, con una textura más tipo sundae. Pese al precio merece la pena

After two years of owning and using this machine (a LOT of use), I feel that I can write an honest review. I LOVE it! My ice cream comes out perfect each and every time, ready to be scooped into containers and firmed up in the freezer. Cleaning afterwards is sooooo easy once the chill has gone out of the bowl. It is a bit expensive, but I really feel that I have gotten more than enough bang for my buck already. Everybody loves my homemade ice cream. Looking for new recipes to try is part of the fun. No more store bought ice cream, ever!