Easily make ice cream yourself with an ice cream maker. You can make different types of ice cream in the ice cream maker, such as ice cream, sorbet, or soft serve ice cream. If you choose a self-freezing ice cream maker, a compressor automatically cools your mixture. Or, choose an ice cream maker with a cooler and put it in the freezer 12 to 24 hours beforehand. Find an ice cream maker that fits your needs best and enjoy your homemade ice cream.