Since Sam Rose first began working to launch his namesake business, Rosebud Ice Cream, in college in the mid-teens, he knew his product needed to stand out in a crowded marketplace.

Now, when it comes to the “ready in minutes” claim, there is one important thing to note: You’ll need to do some prep work a day in advance. I threw my ingredients in the provided half-pint containers ...

We tested ice cream, sorbet, slushies and mix-ins to see if Cuisinart's new gadget lives up to the hype. Here's our review of the Cuisinart FastFreeze.