The machine makes a terrible straining noise, which is the point when the outer ice cream is frozen to a normal solid ice cream consistency and the inside is still a more line a loose taffy consistency

The consistency was very, very good

The consistency was good and there weren't any ice crystals in the mixing bowl when I turned off the

The consistency at this point is more like frozen

The consistency of the ice-cream is excellent

Generally the high fat base keeps the ice cream the right consistency for eating if stored in the fridge freezer

Though if it's is fill close to 3/4 ways up or more, the consistency of the ice cream suffers greatly.

The ice cream comes out super creamy and the consistency of hard ice cream, without the need for further freezing

After 40 minutes, I found the ice cream had reached a nice soft-serve consistency

The machine makes a terrible straining noise, which is the point when the outer ice cream is frozen to a normal solid ice cream consistency and the inside is still a more line a loose taffy consistency

The machine cools the ice-cream rather quickly, usually in 30min - 45 minutes, but I find that I like to freeze the mixture for a few hours before use for better consistency

Makes great soft to hard ice cream however you like it, just turn it off when it gets to the right consistency.