Ice Cream Maker with Compressor, Fully Automatic, 1L Capacity $149, Salted Caramel Waffle Cones 12pk $3.99 @ ALDI Special Buys

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Ice Cream Maker with Compressor, Fully Automatic, 1L Capacity $149, Salted Caramel Waffle Cones 12pk $3.99 @ ALDI Special Buys
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trixieb on 15/12/2024 - 10:51 aldi.com.au (7092 clicks)
Last edited 18/12/2024 - 11:35 by 1 other user

Back again is this popular Stirling Ice Cream Maker with Compressor at $149. Same price as a year ago.
Available from Saturday 28th December as per the Special Buys catalogue.

  • Fully automatic
  • 1L capacity
  • Built-in compressor to support cooling
  • Makes ice cream, gelato and sorbet
  • 1 year warranty

Seems to have excellent reviews:

Also featured in the same catalogue:

  • Salted Caramel Flavoured Waffle Cones 12pk/160g $3.99 ($2.49 per 100g)
  • Retro Style Sundae Bowl 2pk or Banana Split Dish 2pk, Made from recycled PET, Dishwasher and freezer safe $5.99

Credit to Best Aussie Markdowns for the catalogue alert.

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Comments

  • ce5himm on 15/12/2024 - 11:02

    Anyone has experience about that smoking multi cooker?

    • MomentOfTruss on 15/12/2024 - 12:48

      Just as suggestion you can use a BBQ to hot smoke that way you can cook food too. For cold smoking use a cloche and spoon with wood chips.

    • Bill Burn on 15/12/2024 - 11:18
      +12

      This is ozbargain, not ozdiscount

        • trixieb on 15/12/2024 - 11:33
          +5

          @Clear Hope you are enjoying your weekend :) This ALDI special buy represents great value and would suit people that wish to create their own ice cream. There are other posts on OzB that appear to be RRP. An example.

          • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 11:35

            @trixieb: That's a fair comparison too. I really don't get why people froth over the toilet paper RRP too. During COVID? Absolutely because supermarkets were gutted. But now? The only reason I can see is free delivery and that's something Aldi doesn't do.

            Btw tagging isn't necessary when replying. That doubles the notifications 😉

            • trixieb on 15/12/2024 - 11:57
              +1

              @Clear:

              That doubles the notifications

              Sorry, didn't know. Lol

              Some of the Amazon toilet paper and paper towel posts could be viewed as RRP too. While we're on the topic of the type of posts, these controversial 10c ShopBack posts are also welcomed:

              • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 11:59
                -1

                @trixieb: They have got their fair share of downvotes and people agree, while with Aldi they do not.

                • WatchNerd on 15/12/2024 - 12:07
                  +4

                  @Clear:

                  while with Aldi they do not.

                  So what do you want done about it given this is a community website & Aldi posts appear to be popular?

        • OzzyBrak on 15/12/2024 - 12:10
          +4

          Aldi is different as they don't follow the typical pretend discount that other retailers follow. They bring a product in for a limited time typically at sale prices. It can be hard to find a comparison on house brands, however if an equivalent product exists for this price or lower than I would agree it shouldn't be posted as a deal.

          Simply saying RRP is not a deal, doesn't add any value to this as Aldi don't operate under a display high RRP and pretend to discount model.

          • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 12:12
            -3

            @OzzyBrak: The original comment was "What is the normal price?" which is still the same as saying AldiRRP. I'm taking a jab at the people who neg deals for being normal price but at the same time will happily upvote other stores that sell at their normal price.

            Then there's the old saying of don't poke the bear. If I see negs on my comments that means to me that I haven't tried hard enough and need to reword it.

            • OzzyBrak on 15/12/2024 - 12:19
              +4

              @Clear: I think you are missing the point, and at this point rather intentionally. If you can find a better priced equivalent product you should post about it here to inform the community. Aldi doesn't do rrp $500 50% off SALE now $250. They just sell their stuff at $250 for a special buy. Arguing the semantics isn't particularly helpful as if we follow that model almost every product at Anaconda and 4WD Kings should be posted here as they often have massive markups with sale markdowns to give the appearance of a sale.

              Your original comment was

              AldiRRP strikes again

              • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 13:32
                -2

                @OzzyBrak: I'm glad we agree. Aldi sell at normal price and their normal price is often better than everyone else. No fake discounts. It's a good business model that works.

                My original comment is unpublished as the first comment of the deal and you can see it there unpublished. You're quoting my second comment 😜

            • trixieb on 15/12/2024 - 12:19

              @Clear: Several Kmart ANKO items were posted here and normal price too. For example:

        • freefall101 on 15/12/2024 - 12:15
          +10

          I can get milk any time of year. This ice cream maker is once a year. Seems reasonable to post.

          There is more to this forum than aliexpress codes.

          • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 12:16
            -5

            @freefall101: It was only a matter of time until someone would be triggered. Don't make fun of Aldi or we'll look at your post history and try to use it against you.

            Stasticsly speaking of the 3500+ deals AliExpress only makes up 4.7% of them. Nice try.

            • WatchNerd on 15/12/2024 - 12:19
              +1

              @Clear: Haha you realise you've probably encouraged more members to upvote now.

              • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 12:20
                -1

                @WatchNerd: Isn't that the point? It's a good price for an ice cream maker.

                • WatchNerd on 15/12/2024 - 12:22

                  @Clear: Well now you just upvoted I'm a bit confused. Nice trolling I guess.

            • freefall101 on 15/12/2024 - 12:22
              +4

              @Clear: Crikey, I touched a nerve. It was meant to be a joke. And I didn't need to look at your post history, it's pretty obvious from spending any time on this site.

              And your posts are a good thing, they're deals that reach out to a lot of people who wouldn't know how to navigate aliexpress well and find the deals, I've bought a few things based on your posts. All I'm saying is different people go for different things.

              • trixieb on 15/12/2024 - 12:25
                +4

                @freefall101: Hey everyone, don't get your undies in too much of a knot. LOL Enjoy your weekend with ice cream.

                • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 12:31
                  +3

                  @trixieb: I recommend musk stick ice cream 😍

                  • Embaloo on 15/12/2024 - 21:10

                    @Clear: What recipe do you use? Peters had musk in a trio a few years back, musk stick flavours are slowly receding into history - the darrell lea blocks are mostly run out, DL muskettes are no more, the lifesavers are only in Big W or few select places…

              • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 12:27
                -1

                @freefall101: You see when everyone negs you for pointing out that Aldi sell products at their normal price (it's true) you'll soon get genuinely upset people and it's easy to assume those replying are.

                Now in reality Aldi release products for a limited time on sale. Hence the name Special Buys and that's where the bargain lies. While their coffee beans for example have the same every day price and are available all year around. Certainly a good price for beans but not necessarily the best flavour profile depending on your own opinion.

      • subydooby on 15/12/2024 - 11:23

        This is Sparta!

  • dangerdanger on 15/12/2024 - 11:07
    +5

    I want this. My wife says no.

  • Kapitoshka on 15/12/2024 - 11:07
    +13

    Thank you @trixieb for the video mention. The video is mine and the ice cream maker is still going strong. Just about to hit 2 year mark.

    • trixieb on 15/12/2024 - 11:11

      @Kapitoshka Nice to meet you. Thanks for the update :)

      • Kapitoshka on 15/12/2024 - 11:14
        +3

        No worries at all. The machine is good just need to clean it well. TBH, can't go wrong at that price, that's for sure.

        • dangerdanger on 15/12/2024 - 14:14
          +1

          I enjoy your videos, thanks mate

          • Kapitoshka on 15/12/2024 - 14:36

            @dangerdanger: Thank you, much appreciated. They're opposite from fancy, I'm not glorifying anything, in true European way say how it is :-). Truly enjoy making them, knowing I have 0 talent in that department. :-) Thank you and others for continues support!!!

            • SydBoy on 15/12/2024 - 17:14

              @Kapitoshka: You should have shown us ice cream in that video (final product) so we can see how it looks as it comes out of machine and also show us after freezing!

              • Kapitoshka on 15/12/2024 - 17:44

                @SydBoy: Comes out of machine as good soft serve, out of the freezer needs around 15 min of bench time, good to consume then.

    • prhino on 15/12/2024 - 16:10

      Sounds better than my expensive Breville, which lasted two or three years with minimal

  • pikeplacemkt on 15/12/2024 - 11:18
    -3

    with prices of diary ingredients the way they are now, its just not worth churning your own at home. wait for connoisseur 50% off sales or just home brand premium tubs without mess or hassles is the way to go for me

    • Clear on 15/12/2024 - 11:21

      And connoisseur actually goes on sale too.

    • Kapitoshka on 15/12/2024 - 11:23
      +15

      That is somehow is very narrow view. Personally, I'm not big fan of my kid consuming sugar, so I don't use it in my ice creams. For me, I make WPI cubes, which taste to me like a creamy ice cream without junk in it. Way better, cheaper and tastier than any commercial protein snack. The machine is versatile. If you deploy your imagination beyond the price point you may see why others may find it useful.

      • pikeplacemkt on 15/12/2024 - 11:28
        +7

        i mean if the objective is purely from a dietary perspective standpoint, then ofc time, effort and cost goes out the window in the consideration. my view is purely more from a price/cost standpoint. also a dig at how current inflationary (be it true or artificial) pressures from big supermarkets have warped diy cost savings dynamics in the current situation

        • Kapitoshka on 15/12/2024 - 11:33
          +4

          I totally get it. Not against your view at all. Strangely enough, catching ride share for most of us would be cheaper than own and maintain a car, considering depreciation and other financials, yet people prefer to own things and be in control… Surely, not ice cream related, just a fun fact… :-)

    • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 11:26
      +13

      WW Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, 1L - $6.50
      Milk, Cream (Milk) (22%), Sugar, Glucose Syrup, Milk Solids, Emulsifiers (471, 477), Stabilisers (412, 410, 401, 407, 417), Natural Flavours, Vanilla Bean Seeds (0.03%), Natural Colour (Carotene)

      My (Simple) Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, 1L - $6.08
      Cream, Milk, Sugar, Dextrose, Skim Milk Powder, Glucose, Vanilla Bean, Salt

      • pikeplacemkt on 15/12/2024 - 11:39
        +4

        42 cents savings minus all the crap ingredients.
        $6.08 seems quite a specific number for estimation without seeing the breakdowns. would the depreciation cost of the $149 compressor and electricity be part of that by any chance?

        • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 11:46
          +7

          It’s not an estimation, it’s an exact breakdown of the cost of ingredients

          My recipe uses more cream than milk, making a richer ice cream without resorting to gums and cellulose to stabilise the mix and create viscosity to give the illusion of creaminess, and also they allow the mix to be whipped with air (not unlike a whipped cream gun) instead of having density with actual ingredients

        • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 11:58
          +5

          Correction - $5.61 is the price of my recipe (I had a couple of ingredients selected from a higher priced store for comparison and hadn’t changed it back)

          Breakdown

          • pikeplacemkt on 15/12/2024 - 12:19

            @linkindan: nice breakdown. thanks for sharing. and how many years have you had this machine and how often during this time have you used it so far?

            • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 12:35

              @pikeplacemkt: I have the Breville Smart Scoop, not this Aldi machine

              The machines work in the same way, so recipes that work in one will work in the other

              • prhino on 15/12/2024 - 16:12

                @linkindan: I had the Breville, but the compressor went.
                I haven't had a good run with Breville products.

                • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 16:17

                  @prhino: My dad was getting his expensive coffee machine serviced and as he walked in nearly every machine on the shelves and floor were Breville. Guy behind the counter said they’re notorious for breaking down, they’re simple to repair, but he’d never own one

                  Mines been going strong for 6 years now - ice cream machine for 8 years

                  • SydBoy on 15/12/2024 - 17:18
                    +2

                    @linkindan: Why do you use sugar + Dextrose + Glucose? Can't you simply use sugar ?

                    Similarly, why use milk+ milk powder+ cream? Can't you just use milk + cream?

                    • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 17:27

                      @SydBoy: Sugar, dextrose and glucose lower the freezing point, the latter two without significantly increasing the sweetness

                      Skim milk powder is mostly non fat milk solids, which increases the creaminess without adding liquid and the solid matter absorbs some of the water content, which decreases iciness

        • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 15:07
          +22

          Congratulations, that is the stupidest comment I’ve seen on OzBargain - and I’ve seen jv’s comments

          Dextrose is a simple sugar, an element of glucose - both commonly found in ice cream. You’ll also find it in McDonalds fries, mass produced cakes, processed meats and many packaged fruit juices

        • pscac001 on 15/12/2024 - 19:27
          +8

          Are you confusing dextrose with dextroamphetamine?

          Dex- is a prefix used in chemistry to indicate how a molecule interacts with light. Arguing that dextrose is dangerous because it has a similar name to dextroamphetamine is like claiming that blue m&ms are dangerous because getting hit by a blue car would hurt you.

          I'm not sure your "assume the brand name represents every aspect of the product" approach to identifying quality is entirely solid either.

        • michaelpls on 15/12/2024 - 19:30
          +1

          I believe you're thinking of 'Dexedrine' or 'dextroamphetamine', a medication commonly used to treat narcolepsy or ADHD.
          edit: pscac001 beat me to it

    • CommuterPolluter on 15/12/2024 - 11:58
      +3

      There are 11 listed ingredients for the “vanilla” flavoured connoisseur ice cream. Some people just want real ice cream.

      • dlovep on 15/12/2024 - 12:28

        Nah… some people prefer those numbering of ingredients (471, 477, 412, 410, 401, 407, 417) than 'real' ice cream.

      • zealmax on 15/12/2024 - 13:41

        KFC also has 11 herbs and spices. Must be a food industry standard.

    • azngamer on 15/12/2024 - 11:59
      +15

      You don't make your own ice cream to save money, you make your own ice cream to customise and have complete control over ingredients.

      Fresh strawberries from local farm, alcoholic liquor.

      It's not for everyone but it's such an easy hobby to get into, every ice cream turns out great as a minimum

    • realaccount627465746 on 15/12/2024 - 14:06
      +2

      home made is better

    • CocaKoala on 15/12/2024 - 19:05

      I've a ninja ice cream maker and it was purchased so I could decide what goes into the ice cream that my family eats. This is something I decided was necessary after looking at the ingredients in the supermarket ice cream brands. Most of them have vegetable oil (WTF?!), thickeners, stabilisers, colors, preservatives, artificial flavours and what not.

      Yes, I understand times are tough, and I do like saving money but I'm not so tied up that I've to think about saving a few dollars on what my family eats. I'd have purchased that same ninja machine it if it were double the price.

  • jackwilk on 15/12/2024 - 11:37

    I've had this machine for couple of years now. Perfect for gelatos and fresh ice cream. But ice cream goes hard and doesn’t taste the same when I freeze it. I must be doing something wrong.

    • souths123 on 15/12/2024 - 11:41

      maybe it is the custard recipe you are using? IDK

    • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 11:50
      +3

      Glucose, dextrose, gelatine, xanthan gum, guar gum, alcohol

      All of those ingredients (amongst others) retard freezing - if you’re not using any of them, the mix will freeze almost to completely solid

        • iMagoo on 15/12/2024 - 12:30

          Dumb comment

        • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 23:17

          Uh huh, well I scoop mine direct from the freezer with a cold spoon

          • Duece1995 on 16/12/2024 - 06:40
            +1

            @linkindan: I've got this same aldi machine and only use cream, milk, caster sugar, vanilla bean , (Raw Cacoa for chocolate & brown sugar) and pinch of sea salt. The key is Using full fat cream and milk. Vanilla and chocolate come out extremely creamy. The key is to take the ice cream out of the freezer 5-10 minutes prior to serving.

            Had many compliments when entertaining before mentioning it was even home made Ice cream.

            • linkindan on 16/12/2024 - 08:57

              @Duece1995: The thing is you shouldn’t have to take it out for 5-10 minutes to soften - this is melting the ice cream, so when you put it back in the freezer it’s freezing the melted ice cream too slowly which makes larger ice crystals, which makes the ice cream harder

              The faster the ice cream freezes, the smaller the ice crystals, the smoother the ice cream (liquid nitrogen > dry ice > compressor machine > freeze bowl > freezer/mix/freezer/mix/etc)

              You also need overrun (air) which is held in by sugar, glucose and stabilisers to give smoothness

              • Duece1995 on 16/12/2024 - 09:28

                @linkindan: Never had an issue and been making my own for 12 months using this method. I would rather use less artificial ingredients to comprise taking out my ice cream a few minutes before serving.

                • linkindan on 16/12/2024 - 09:47

                  @Duece1995: Oh 12 months? I didn’t know…
                  I’ve been making ice cream in restaurants and at home for over 10 years

                  Show me one artificial ingredient in my recipe

                  • SydBoy on 28/12/2024 - 05:35

                    @linkindan: What happens if I modify your recipe as below? Also do mix sugar in.milk first before putting in machine?

                    Cream, Milk, Sugar, Skim Milk Powder, Glucose, Vanilla Bean, Salt

  • FR3D99 on 15/12/2024 - 11:41
    +5

    Can anybody compare this to the Ninja Creami? Comparable?

    • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 11:48
      +3

      Incomparable - different machines that work in different ways.

      Essentially, if you’re fine with sugar, glucose, dextrose etc in your ice cream - go with this. If you want low or no added sugar ice creams, go with the Creami, but be prepared to respin the mix EVERY time you take it out of the freezer to scoop some out

      • Mazozb on 15/12/2024 - 12:20

        I dont get it. Aldi machine needs sugar and all those additives … and creami doesnt? And gives similar results? Also respin meaning just mix by hand or back in the creami machine to spin it?

        • Feeblely on 15/12/2024 - 12:35
          +1

          Similar results if you use similar ingredients. Can be a bit more icy?

          Respin has to be done each time by the machine.

          I use mine with protein powder so no sugar.

        • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 12:40
          +5

          The Creami blends a solid block of ice cream base into a smooth ice cream or sorbet, so it doesn’t need anything to retard freezing or ice crystal formation because you can respin it and make it smooth again. Machines like this need those ingredients because they can’t “respin” the mix once it freezes solid (which it will without them) unless you melt the mix and rechurn it which will affect its taste and texture

          • Mazozb on 15/12/2024 - 12:57
            +2

            @linkindan: ahh so it's really the respining of a solid block that creami has over this. Got it, thanks for that.

            • linkindan on 15/12/2024 - 14:06
              +2

              @Mazozb: Essentially, and I don’t recommend this as an exact recipe, if you were to combine a tin of coconut cream with 2 tbsp of agave nectar and put it in each machine;

              Compressor - might eventually make a smoothish frozen “ice cream” that would taste of sweetened coconut (theres a significant chance it will never reach an ice cream texture)m but will freeze solid once placed in the freezer
              Creami (you have to freeze it in the container, then spin) - after the spin (and possibly a respin immediately after) it will be the same as above, if not smoother. It will also freeze solid once placed in the freezer, but can spun again without melting down and re-churning

    • Kapitoshka on 15/12/2024 - 11:50

      Yes, ALDI is a compressor machine and Ninja Creami is not.

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