It's Your Tern!
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Faster is better
Speed is all about quality and convenience. With Tern's patented fast-freeze technology, you can churn a pint of ice cream in just 5 minutes. That is faster than most professional machines used in ice cream or gelato shops. The faster a batch of milk, sugar and cream freezes into ice cream, the smaller the ice crystals and air pockets folded inside. And tiny particles create a richer, creamier finished ice cream, while still using healthier ingredients.
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Always at Hand
Tern is ready when you are. There is no need to pre-freeze ingredients or a mix - just keep the bowl in the freezer and a dreamy pint of ice cream is never more than a few minutes away. Maybe a spontaneous visit from friends or loved ones or a late night craving that creamy gelato would satisfy - Tern has your back for all those unexpected opportunities.
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Healthier
The Tern ice cream maker lets you use LESS fat and sugar in your recipes, while still creating a smooth, dense ice cream with a rich flavor and superior consistency. Whether you have special dietary needs or just want to know what goes into your ice cream - the ingredients are what make the highest quality sorbet, gelato and ice cream. Just like this strawberry sorbet made from fresh strawberries, churned in minutes.
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Experience the family can enjoy
Enjoy learning a new skill and doing it with the people you love the most. Take turns churning or each person choose their favorite recipe and make their own. There is more than just amazing ice cream - there is an activity to look forward to. With this craft ice cream maker, you are the artisan making a one-of-a-kind dessert with almost anything you can dream up. Become a master artisan with the Tern craft ice cream maker.
What others are saying.
Customer Reviews
I purchased three Terns...one for my son and his family, one for my daughter and her family and one for my wife and I. ONE OF THE BEST PURCHASES I HAVE EVER MADE. It is so quick an easy to make a batch of some of the smoothest, most flavorful ice cream I have ever had. The process takes about 15 minutes (including prep time) and the small batches makes it very convenient for a quick snack for two...maybe even three or four (depending on how much you eat). The biggest challenge is learning how to use the paddle, but it is a short learning curve and once you've got it, it is a breeze...or should I say freeze. Normally we eat it right after we make it, but we tried putting a couple of batches in the freezer....and the quality was just as good. If you like ice cream and want it fast ( versus the hand/power cranking with ice and salt), this is it. Better than store bought by far.
I was skeptical, but WOW this does exactly what is says and it's fantastic.
Smaller ice crystals mean really creamy ice cream/ gelato.
I use alternative milks- coconut etc and it's honestly a miracle worker.
Better than the pro compressor machine I had before.
Love it!
The churner is just practical and straightforward enough that it doesn’t get in the way of kitchen experiments or the occassional serious recipe. Clean up and prep time are not really factors. All it takes is to have your custard base ready (10min + cooling time) a couple hours or the day prior and have a semi-decent gameplan of how you will flavor it. And as for the bowl, I leave it in the freezer so it’s always ready to use. If you’re turned off by grocery store ice cream ingredients and want something that would simplify the process so you can focus on the flavor then I would recommend this to you. If you’re looking to churn out higher volumes, then probably not since the machine only handles 1 pint at a time. I’ve had it for many months now and customer service has treated me well every time. Pro-tip: A uniquely flavored batch with a loved one in mind makes for a thoughtful gift. Just make sure it’s not one of your untested recipes :P
*Pics: Strawberry and cereal milk gelato, Pistachio and rose gelato
As a contributor on Indiegogo, I waited through all of the production delays until my ice cream maker was finally delivered. Due to extraneous issues, the package then sat unopened for several months...until now! I just made my first batch of ice cream (using the basic recipe), and it was great! I am very happy with the results! I think that I may no longer buy store made ice cream again!
One suggestion for first time users: spend the time to view the video -- I did not. I made the mistake of adding the milk/cream mix to the bowl first, then I turned on the machine... when I inserted the paddle, I had liquid mix flying all over the table and floor! I look forward to making another batch of ice cream the RIGHT way!
The only thing I don’t like about it is the metal in the bowl is very soft. The metal gets dings in it even when using the plastic tool that they send with the machine.
Hi Jonathan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Tern Ice Cream Maker.
We are glad to hear that things are mostly going well but sorry that the bowl is not what you had hoped for. We are not aware of the plastic paddle causing damage to the bowl but know that it can be easily scratched by other metals. We will definitely pass this feedback along for future improvements. If you think there may be some issue with your bowl or paddle please reach out to us at info@ternicecream.com for assistance. We're always here to help.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Katie
Tern Customer Service
Product Specs
The Tern craft ice cream maker has received the UL certification of safety using the highest quality manufacturing processes and materials. Featuring the highest power in-class motor and ball bearing drive system, your Tern is built to perform. The Tern Freezer Bowl uses a patented design along with high performance cooling fluid and fins to enhance the freezing performance.
| Size | 8 x 10 x 12in |
| Weight | 8lb |
| Model # | TICM01 |
| Ice Cream Volume | 1 pint per batch |
| Materials | Plastic, Stainless Steel, Aluminum |
How it works
The Tern craft ice cream maker is different because of its patented fast-freeze technology. The faster a liquid mix freezes into ice cream, the smaller the ice crystals which creates a richer, creamier ice cream. It does this by spinning the freezer bowl at a high speed and evenly spreading the ice cream on the freezing surface thereby lowering the temperature of the mixture as quickly as possible.