Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Transform dairy milk or soymilk into rich, creamy homemade yogurt with this state-of-the-art machine. Simply pour milk, yogurt starter and your favorite flavorings into the container, then press the "start" button. After fermentation, a built-in cooling system automatically chills yogurt to the ideal serving temperature. Enjoy fresh, all-natural yogurt, custom-blended from your choice of ingredients. Extra-large 50 oz. BPA-free processing container accommodates more than six 8-oz. servings of yogurt at a time. Adjustable controls make it easy to set the perfect fermenting time for your recipe - a digital display counts down processing time. Automatically chills the fermented yogurt to the perfect serving temperature.
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Review 1 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
LoraeS
,Austin
,TX
June 16, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Easiest creamiest yogurt I've ever made
June 16, 2013
I just pour in one measured cup of Brown Cow plain yogurt (cream top or nonfat), pour in nonfat milk about halfway up the container side, whisk with the Ici Batter Whisk, and then pour in more milk until it's high but not so high that it would hit the lid, then whisk again. Then I put on the lids and turn it on for 7 hours, and voila lovely yogurt. This is just what I was hoping for, because it's not worth it to me to heat milk, wait for it to cool down, etc to make yogurt that is usually not good anyway; this machine takes care of all the work for me and makes better yogurt than I ever did. (In case anyone else has this problem: My yogurt suddenly was coming out thin, but that was due to a faulty outlet; the machine's lights came on but it did not heat properly. When I switched outlets, my yogurt was perfect again.)
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean
Review 2 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Rmorri
,WA
June 10, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Took some patience
June 10, 2013
I've had the yogurt maker for a month and have made 5 batches of yogurt. It took me some experimenting to get the texture and flavor that I was looking for and ended up with the following recipe which is thick and creamy.
1 container of plain, organic yogurt
1/2 c. Nonfat dry milk powder
2 T. Honey, slightly warmed
4 c. Whole milk
Put yogurt, powder, honey and some of the milk in container and whisk until smooth. Add the rest of the milk and whisk. Set yogurt maker for 9 hours, then chill for 12 hours. When complete, remove 6 ounces of yogurt to start your next batch with.
1 container of plain, organic yogurt
1/2 c. Nonfat dry milk powder
2 T. Honey, slightly warmed
4 c. Whole milk
Put yogurt, powder, honey and some of the milk in container and whisk until smooth. Add the rest of the milk and whisk. Set yogurt maker for 9 hours, then chill for 12 hours. When complete, remove 6 ounces of yogurt to start your next batch with.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Quiet
Review 3 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
rosehillk
,North Canton
,Oh
North Canton, Ohio
June 9, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Fabulous, delicious yogurt!
June 9, 2013
I have had it for about a month and a half, and make yogurt every other day. We eat a bowl of yogurt every evening with a little Bon Maman preserves or fresh fruit. So much better than eating cookies or other things full of sugar. But back to this machine~ play with it. I see some reviews that give it one star and say they sent it back. You have to play with your recipe and try various amounts. I place two cups of whole milk, two cups of fat free milk, 2-3 nice tablespoons of a good yogurt such as Stoneyfield, two large squirts of honey, and about 1/4 cup of powdered milk in the cuisinart container. Wish together, turn on the machine for 8-9 hours. It comes out very delicious. Serve as I mentioned above. If you want true Greek style yogurt, get a bouillon strainer, or a very fine mesh strainer and stain out the whey. I love this machine! Oh, and I store the yogurt in the container it was made in, in the refrigerator. What could be easier?
Pros: Easy to Use, Time-saver, Easy to Clean
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Anonymous
Posted June 18, 2013
I agree
Just purchased my machine and made my first batch. I agree with you. I have never made yogurt this easy! It came out very creamy.
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Review 4 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
eastsacmom
,Sacramento
,Ca
May 16, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Easiest Way to Make Yogurt
May 16, 2013
Having made yogurt with a simpler machine and all the steps involved, I was skeptical about how well this machine would work. It has far exceeded our expectations. We are making one batch every 2-3 days using approximately 6 ounces of starter yogurt (which we are saving from the previous batch each time), and mixing whole milk with half & half at a ratio of roughly 1:1. At this point, we are not measuring any of the ingredients and the results are consistently good.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Speed
Review 5 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
dsm99
,Boca Raton
,FL
May 16, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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better than store bought
May 16, 2013
i've had my machine for a month and am happy to report that it is produces a superior yogurt to any i've found in a store.
A half gallon of grass-fed milk makes two batches of yogurt, each lasting me one week. i use a powdered goat milk and a freeze dried starter from whole foods. I heat the milk to 100 degrees, stir in the two other ingredients and set the machine for 12 hours. The results are tremendous -- a tangy, creamy and artisanal tasting yogurt that is simply better, and more economical, than anything i've found in a store.
i did use Fage as a starter once, with regular organic milk and the result tasted like Fage, something i found disappointing.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Power, Easy to Clean, Size, Quiet, Design, Assembly, produces a superior product
Review 6 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
KristiK
,Katy
,TX
May 5, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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my new favorite appliance
May 5, 2013
I eat yogurt every day and have been looking for a yogurt maker for a while. This one is set-and-forget pleasure. I have had it for almost 3 months and make a batch at least once a week. I don't heat the milk, don't use a thermometer and only loosely measure (lazy). I have made yogurt with whole, 2% and 1% milk so far -- all perfect. I put milk, powdered milk and yogurt into a bowl, whisk and pour.
My "go to" recipe is:
4 c. 2% milk
a scant 1/2 c. powdered whole milk
a container plain yogurt (or about a 1/2 c)
1 dropper of vanilla flavored stevia (added with the rest of the ingredients)
I use the 6 hour time for incubating.
This make a very thick, lightly sweet yogurt, almost a custard. When I use whole milk, I switch to powdered non-fat milk.
I have used several brands of yogurt and get different results in terms of tang and texture but all came out thick and rich.
Other than my Kitchen Aid mixer, this is my favorite kitchen tool! I just hope they offer an additional container soon.
My "go to" recipe is:
4 c. 2% milk
a scant 1/2 c. powdered whole milk
a container plain yogurt (or about a 1/2 c)
1 dropper of vanilla flavored stevia (added with the rest of the ingredients)
I use the 6 hour time for incubating.
This make a very thick, lightly sweet yogurt, almost a custard. When I use whole milk, I switch to powdered non-fat milk.
I have used several brands of yogurt and get different results in terms of tang and texture but all came out thick and rich.
Other than my Kitchen Aid mixer, this is my favorite kitchen tool! I just hope they offer an additional container soon.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Time-saver, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Versatile, Quiet, Design
Cons: no second container
Review 7 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Kabuki
,anon
,TX
May 2, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Convenient
May 2, 2013
I've already made my first batch and it turned out perfect. I love that I can throw the ingredients in and wake up to finished yogurt. Previously I only made yogurt when I knew I would be free to throw all the little jars in the fridge when the time was up. With the built in cooler I don't have to time my day around the yogurt so it won't over incubate.
Pros: Easy to Use, Time-saver, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Design
Cons: the container is plastic
Review 8 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
cookingpro
,Bradenton
,FL
Bradenton, FL
April 28, 2013
Ability level:Professional
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Wonderful in every way
April 28, 2013
Fresh yogurt in the morning, chilled and ready to use, what could be easier, a true 'set it and forget it' item. I followed the instructions, added 1/2 cup dry non-fat milk to 1 quart 1% organic milk, added the starter that was available on this website and it was perfect. The next time I heated the milk in a microwave for 5 minutes at half power to 100 degrees and the end result was even thicker. I'm ready to experiment with other cultures and even soy milk, no longer am I at the mercy of 'commercial' yogurt. This was a very easy, very successful experience, a satisfying experience all around,
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Time-saver, Power, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Speed, Quiet, Assembly
Review 9 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
GrandmaSusie1
,San Jose
,Ca
April 27, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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I love this yogurt maker
April 27, 2013
This yogurt maker has paid for it self in a month because I eat so much greek yogurt. It's so easy , I don't measure, I just pour 1% milk in the container half full, and add about a half cup of starter which the first time I used fage greek yogurt. Stir, and add the rest of the milk, leaving enough space for the lid, set for 9 hrs. When it's done I don't stir it, I carefully spoon it into a greek yogurt strainer that I bought on line for 18.00. It taste like fage greek yogurt, really good I eat a couple of cups a day.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Time-saver, Easy to Clean, Speed, Quiet, Design
Cons: Size
Review 10 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Nibor
,Minneapolis
,MN
April 27, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? No
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I really wanted to like this machine.
April 27, 2013
If you want yogurt milk this is the machine for you. I did all the things they suggested for thicker yogurt and it just didn't happen. The taste is wonderful, better then store bought yogurt. It just won't thicken up. I don't want to drink my yogurt. It's going back to the store. Maybe in a few years they will perfect it and I will try again, because I really wanted this to work. By the way, I have been cooking for over 40 years. Friends and family all say I am very good at it. I don't think it's operator error.
Pros: Easy to Clean, Size
Cons: it just doesn't work
Review 11 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Splatland
,Chebeague Island
,Me
April 23, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? No
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Soupy Yogurt
April 23, 2013
I tried 3 times to make yogurt with this machine, following the instructions in the booklet that came with it. Each time I ended up with very soupy yogurt. I varied ingredients and time but the results were the same. This is by far the worst yogurt maker I have ever used. I have returned mine.
Cons: end product not good
Review 12 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
gr8cape
,Leavittsburg
,Oh
April 19, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Works great with soymilk
April 19, 2013
Received the yogurt maker last week and was anxious to see if it would work with soymilk since other brands I tried in the past did not. I used four cups of cold soymilk and 3 ounces of plain Greek yogurt, plugged it in for eight hours and let it work. The yogurt was excellent...creamy and very tasty. Love this machine and have already made four batches in just over a week!
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Time-saver, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Speed, Quiet, Design
Review 13 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Chancey2005
,PORT WASHINGTON
,NY
April 17, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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WORTH THE MONEY
April 17, 2013
I JUST MADE MY FIRST BATCH OF YOGURT, AND IT WAS DELICIOUS, THICK, AND CREAMY. I FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS, AND I HAVE NO COMPLAINT WITH THE RESULTS. I USED A FREEZE-DRIED YOGURT STARTER, AND I FOLLOWED THE DIRECTIONS, FROM CUISINART, TO A TEE. THE YOGURT WAS THICK, NOT RUNNY AT ALL, AND IT HAD A CREAMY, SMOOTH TEXTURE. THE UNIT WAS QUIET, EASY TO OPERATE, AND EASY TO CLEAN. i WOULD NOT HESITATE TO RECOMMEND THIS PRODUCT TO ANYONE.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Power, Easy to Clean, Easy to Store, Size, Quiet, Design
Review 14 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
DeeR
,Pine Beach
,NJ
April 12, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Yummy Yogurt!
April 12, 2013
I purchased this machine yesterday, and I'm already making my second batch! I didn't heat the milk - kind of defeats the one-step feature. I used 4 cups of 2% milk with 6 ozs of Fage 2% plain yogurt, and it came out delicious! It was a little thin, and I prefer it very very thick, so I put it in a strainer lined with a white cotton kitchen towel over a bowl and let it drain for about 4 hours. It turned out perfectly thick, and I can't stop eating it! I'm making the 2nd batch with starter from the first batch and 1% milk this time to cut down on the calories. Can't wait until tomorrow! Working on some berry recipes to add as desired. The only reason I didn't give it five stars is because I wish the container was bigger to make a larger amount.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Quiet, Design
Review 15 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
LeighS
,Bremerton
,WA
Bremerton, Washington
April 7, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 3 months
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Best yogurt maker I've found yet.
April 7, 2013
I've tried several yogurt makers over the years and always been disappointed. The Cuisinart is different--it works! I've been heating the milk, adding some nonfat dried milk, and using a culture. The result is a thick creamy yogurt. Yes, heating the milk adds an extra step, but It's worth the little bit of extra effort. This is a great yogurt maker!
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Quiet
Review 16 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Carotoy
,Toluca Lake
,CA
L.A. CA
April 6, 2013
Ability level:Professional
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Excellent Yogurt maker
April 6, 2013
I make one batch every week since I brought this machine. I used to use the yogurt maker that contains all those glass jars. This Cuisinart Yogurt Maker alleviate that whole messy process of filling each glass jar container. Besides, I can start this around dinner time at 5pm and it is ready for breakfast the next morning as it is cool down and ready to eat. I usually set mine for 12 hours.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Clean
Review 17 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Tally
,Elgin
,IL
April 6, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:3 - 6 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? No
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Excitement turns into disappointment
April 6, 2013
I couldn't wait to try my Cuisinart Yogurt Maker after purchasing it from Williams- Sonoma. First time it worked well and produced excellent yogurt from my 2% milk and 6 oz. container of Greek yogurt. Thereafter, no matter what I do, I end up with yogurt that resembles white water. On the video we are told: 6 oz plain yogurt and 4 cups milk for 6 hours. Can someone please tell me why on the video it works and why when I try it at home it doesn't? So, so disappointed because I want this product to work as advertised, but it doesn't.
Pros: Easy to Use, Easy to Clean, Quiet, Design
Cons: doesn't make thick yogurt
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skbville
Bartlesville, ok
Posted April 7, 2013
Possible reasons for failure
If your yogurt doesn't thicken at all from the time that you pour it in until the 6 hours passes, I would say that either the temperature of the maker was too cold or too hot or more likely that your yogurt that you used as a starter did not contain active cultures (despite what the label says). You can check your temperature with a good thermometer. - probably needs to be between 99 and 118 degrees F. 105-115 optimal. Make sure to use plain yogurt and do not use fat free because it contains ingredients to thicken it that seem to interfere with the bacteria. Also try a powdered starter from a health food store or online - that should contain active cultures. I have good luck with plain dannon lowfat but also use powders sometimes, then use my homemade yogurt as a starter next time.
If the yogurt is thick but not thick enough - go more than 6 hours (10-12, sometimes longer) or use more starter.
Also, I've never made yogurt without heating the milk first - to about 185F, then let it cool to 108-112F before adding the starter. That may give you better results.
If the yogurt is thick but not thick enough - go more than 6 hours (10-12, sometimes longer) or use more starter.
Also, I've never made yogurt without heating the milk first - to about 185F, then let it cool to 108-112F before adding the starter. That may give you better results.
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Review 18 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Barkley50
,Cedar
,MN
March 22, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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The best yogurt in years
March 22, 2013
I used to make my own yogurt when my kids were younger so this looked like just the device that would make my daily yogurt for breakfast more fun. It did not disappoint.
Based on previous reviews I did heat my milk before I added the dry milk and starter. I used a greek plain yogurt for the culture and after 7 hours I had a awesome yogurt fruit breakfast.
Right now I am trying a the same culture with skim milk and I hope it is close to the first batch. I love the cooling function and the fact that I can control what goes in my yogurt.
I already have an order from my daughter for a batch "just like I used to make".
Based on previous reviews I did heat my milk before I added the dry milk and starter. I used a greek plain yogurt for the culture and after 7 hours I had a awesome yogurt fruit breakfast.
Right now I am trying a the same culture with skim milk and I hope it is close to the first batch. I love the cooling function and the fact that I can control what goes in my yogurt.
I already have an order from my daughter for a batch "just like I used to make".
Pros: Easy to Use, Time-saver, Quiet
Review 19 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
greekbecky
,pittsford
,ny
March 19, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? No
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Big Disappointment!
March 19, 2013
I've been making yogurt on the stove for years, but hated cleaning the unavoidable scalded milk that clung to the bottom of the pan afterwards, so when I saw this all-in-one step yogurt maker, I ordered it. I tried 2% milk (at room temp) at the default 8 hours setting, but the result was watery. Then I tried 2% milk at 11 hours, the result was thicker, but still runny. The third try was with 2% milk and 1/4 cup powdered milk (suggested by one of the reviewers) and the result was thicker, but it still didn't solidify. I used the Bulgarian started and it was fresh. I'm NOT going to pre-heat the milk, because you shouldn't have to. The product was marketed as a single operation yogurt maker, that is what sold me and probably most people that bought it. If I have to heat the milk to get it to set, I don't need the machine now do I? What a joke.
Cons: doesn't operate as marketed
Review 20 for Cuisinart Electric Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling
Daisy555
March 18, 2013
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:Less than 1 week
Uses product:Every day
Would You Recommend? No
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Disappointed with product
March 18, 2013
After buying this yogurt maker, and trying it out, I am disappointed with it. I thought I could make yogurt without having to heat and cool the milk, but that's not the case. It makes thick yogurt with whole milk, but doesn't work with low fat or fat free milk. The yogurt turns out runny, and I don't want to add junk like corn starch or gelatin to make it thicker. I added powdered milk to it, but it just doesn't thicken up. The directions say they recommend heating the milk and cooling it before putting it in the machine. If so, why did I spend so much money on this machine. I might as well get a cheaper version, then put it in the fridge after it ferments.
Pros: Easy to Clean, Quiet
Cons: Quality