KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment
5KSMICM
Product Overview
Key Features
- Ice cream attachment with 1.9 Litre capacity
- Bowl ready to use after 16 hours in freezer
- Includes 1.9 Litre bowl, dasher and drive assembly
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- KitchenAid
- Model Number:
- 5KSMICM
- Capacity:
- 1.9L
- Compatible Products:
- ALL KitchenAid Stand Mixers except the following: KSM3316, KSM3317, K5SS, KSM5, KSM50, KSM500, KSM450
General Information
- Type:
- Stand Mixer Attachment
- Additional Features:
- Bowl is ready to use after 16 hours in the freezer, KitchenAid Stand Mixer Not Included
- What's In The Box:
- 1.9L Ice Cream Bowl, Dasher, Drive Assembly
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 2 Year
General Information
- Type:
- Stand Mixer Attachment
- Additional Features:
- Bowl is ready to use after 16 hours in the freezer, KitchenAid Stand Mixer Not Included
- What's In The Box:
- 1.9L Ice Cream Bowl, Dasher, Drive Assembly
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 279
- Product Width (mm):
- 260
- Product Depth (mm):
- 260
- Product Weight (kg):
- 2.7
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 280
- Box Width (mm):
- 260
- Box Depth (mm):
- 260
- Box Weight (kg):
- 3
Product Reviews of KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment
Overall Rating Snapshot
4.3 out of 5 stars from 23 reviews
83% of users recommend this product
What customers say, summarised by AI
- Easy to use and produces smooth, creamy ice cream and sorbet.
- Allows creativity with flavours; comes with and supports custom recipes.
- Cleaning is simple, but the bowl is bulky and needs 24 hours in the freezer.
- Attachment may not fit all models; check compatibility before buying.
- Some users report the paddle occasionally comes loose during use.
- Consistency may require practice; does not always churn enough air.
Pros
Easy (7)
Cleaning (4)
Quality (3)
Reliable (1)
Creamy Ice Cream Made at Home
I am really happy with the Kitchena Ice Cream Maker Attachment. It is easy to use, works smoothly and makes deliciously creamy ice cream at home. The texture comes out really good, and it is great to be able to experiment with different flavours and ingredients. Cleaning it is also quite straightforward. Overall, a great addition to my kitchen and definitely worth buying.
Kaushal Shah
Confirmed purchase 4 September 2026
Published on 29 September 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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I bought this for my daughter. Grandchildren love it
Great product
Anne Shinners
Confirmed purchase 25 October 2025
Published on 30 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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I bought this for my daughter. Grandchildren love it
Great product
Ann's Shinners
Confirmed purchase 25 October 2025
Published on 30 January 2026
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Anonymous
Confirmed purchase 24 November 2025
Published on 17 December 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Great quality product
As usual, another great quality product from Kitchen Aid. Great price on Goodguys too so double win
Sam
Confirmed purchase 13 July 2025
Published on 13 September 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Simple to use
Easy to use and makes smooth, creamy ice cream in about 20–30 minutes. Great for frozen yogurt and sorbet too. Just freeze the bowl overnight and you’re good to go. Cleanup is simple, but the bowl takes up some freezer space. Perfect add-on if you already have a KitchenAid mixer!
Rohit Vadehra
Confirmed purchase 6 May 2025
Published on 27 May 2025
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Kitchen Aid Ice Cream Maker
This product started off great however, the paddle attachment kept sliding off since it’s not screwed into the machine. I’m not sure if they all do this or I may have received a faulty product.
Safiyyah
Confirmed purchase 25 November 2024
Published on 17 December 2024
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Check your model first
Would have LOVED it, unfortunately I DIDNT check the Model of my kitchen aid first
Lynette CLARK
Confirmed purchase 1 July 2023
Published on 30 September 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
Check out what this reviewer thought after the first 3-6 months.
ICECREAM
SO easy to use, recipes available, and you can invent your own recipes!
Collette
Confirmed purchase 27 July 2023
Published on 18 August 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Easy to use. Excellent results.
Freeze bowl for 24 hours. Attach bowl to machine. Follow recipe. Decant icecream into container. Place in freezer. Wash ice cream maker bowl and mixer. Take icecream out of freezer. Place bowl on freezer. Eat icecream while planning your next batch.
Collette
Confirmed purchase 27 July 2023
Published on 11 August 2023
Yes, I recommend this product.
This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.
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At a glance
The KitchenAid Ice Cream Maker Attachment is a stand mixer accessory for making up to 1.9 L of ice cream, gelato or sorbet at home. It suits families and home cooks who already own a compatible full-size KitchenAid mixer and want easy, hands-on dessert making. Its strengths are generous batch size and straightforward operation, but it needs 16 hours of bowl pre-freezing so it is not ideal for back-to-back batches.
What it’s great for
- Homemade ice cream
- Gelato making
- Sorbet making
- Family desserts
- Weekend entertaining
Where it works best
- Home kitchen
- Family household
- Entertaining at home
Who it’s for
- Home baker
- Family household
- Dessert enthusiast
- Existing KitchenAid stand mixer owner
Things to consider
It depends on a compatible full-size KitchenAid stand mixer and a 16-hour bowl pre-freeze, so it is less flexible than self-refrigerating ice cream makers or attachments designed for broader mixer compatibility.
Compatibility with major brands
Designed for compatible full-size KitchenAid stand mixers only; not suitable for compact or older mixer models and not intended as a cross-brand accessory
Ease of cleaning score
7/10 - simple parts to clean, but the bowl is not dishwasher safe and must not be immersed
Durability vs category average
8/10 - solid brand-backed accessory design with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty
Multi-use versatility
Good for ice cream, gelato and sorbet, but focused specifically on frozen desserts rather than wider food prep tasks
Installation convenience
8/10 - easy to fit for compatible full-size KitchenAid stand mixers once the bowl has been pre-frozen
Key benefits
- 1.9 l capacity: Makes family-sized batches of ice cream, gelato or sorbet in one go.
- Stand mixer powered churning: Uses your compatible KitchenAid stand mixer to simplify dessert preparation without a separate motorised machine.
- Pre-freeze bowl design: The bowl is ready after 16 hours in the freezer, making it practical for planned homemade dessert sessions.
- Includes dasher and drive assembly: Comes with the key parts needed to start making frozen desserts straight away.
- Works with pre-chilled mixtures: Helps produce smoother frozen desserts when ingredients are chilled before churning.
- Home gelato and sorbet versatility: Lets you prepare more than standard ice cream, giving you broader dessert options from one attachment.
- Straightforward cleanup: The dasher and drive assembly are easy to clean after use, helping keep post-dessert cleanup manageable.
- 2 year manufacturer's warranty: Adds extra peace of mind for regular home use.
Q: Will this fit my older or compact KitchenAid stand mixer?
A: No. KitchenAid 5KSMICM is intended for compatible full-size KitchenAid stand mixers, not compact or older models. If your mixer is outside the current full-size range, confirm compatibility before buying to avoid a poor fit.
Q: How far ahead do I need to freeze the bowl?
A: The bowl needs 16 hours in the freezer before churning. That suits planned desserts or regular use, but it is not ideal for last-minute batches, and the same bowl will need freezing again before another full batch.
Q: Does it handle back-to-back batches for a party?
A: Not well. KitchenAid 5KSMICM relies on a pre-frozen bowl, so once that bowl warms during churning it is better suited to one family-sized batch at a time. Another full batch usually means freezing the bowl again first.
Q: How much ice cream does the attachment make per batch?
A: KitchenAid 5KSMICM makes 1.9L per batch, which is a practical family-sized amount rather than a single-serve accessory. It suits one larger dessert run, but it is less convenient if you want several full batches in quick succession.
Q: Can the ice cream bowl go in the dishwasher?
A: No. The bowl is hand-wash only and should not be immersed, so cleaning is straightforward but not fully hands-off. If dishwasher-safe parts matter to you, that limitation is worth factoring in before buying.
Q: Do I need to chill the mixture before churning?
A: Yes. This attachment works best with a pre-chilled mixture, because the frozen bowl has limited cold capacity once mixing starts. Starting with a warm base can slow the freeze and make the final texture less consistent.