We bought this for a Father’s Day present and it was a win for the whole family. We use it about twice a week. It’s so easy to use, easy to clean and most importantly, makes delicious ice cream! We have only used the recipe for the simple vanilla but okay with adding different ingredients/toppings. The ice cream has more of a consistency of soft serve, but it does firm up if put back in the freezer (at least our left overs did).