I was really excited to test out this attachment because I love my KitchenAid stand and had been already shopping for stand alone ice cream makers.  This attachment is so easy.  You just freeze the base and then add your ice cream mixture and start the machine on.  I made a strawberry gelato and was eager to see how it wound turn out.  In no time at all I had the most delicious gelato waiting to be eaten.  The texture was perfect.  I'm thrilled about this attachemebt and can't wait to use it again.