45+ Delicious Homemade Ice Cream Recipes
These are the desserts that you deserve.
Even the thought of ice cream is enough to conjure dreams of sunny weekend days lounging around in the yard, running through the sprinkler, and taking a break from the heat with a delicious ice-cold treat. While the store-bought stuff is nice, it's not hard to make a batch of really rich, bend-your-spoon thick ice cream without breaking the bank.
If you've never tried your hand at making this sweet dessert before, you might be surprised by just how easy it is. Though it takes some planning, most of your time will be spent letting it cool or freeze. You can often whip together a good ice cream base in less than half an hour. Then all you need to do is chill it, give it some time in a best ice cream maker, and let it freeze. What you get for all that "work" is an incredibly delicious dessert that tastes great and has exactly the flavors and ingredients you want! Wish your favorite chocolate chip ice cream had more chocolate chips? It can! Wish your favorite banana ice cream didn't have walnuts? That's all up to you now.
Homemade ice cream is also great way to treat guests. Nothing says spectacular like pulling out ice cream made from fresh berries or mint from the garden. And ice cream goes well with plenty of other summer desserts and no-bake dessert recipes. It's also needed when making delicious homemade ice cream sandwiches, too. Check 48 of our favorite ice cream recipes!
Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream
Studded with fresh cherries and chocolate chunks, this ice cream just creams summer!
Get the recipe for Brandied Cherry-and-Chocolate Chunk Ice Cream.
Sweet Corn Ice Cream
Play with the fat percent of the milk in this recipe—a batch with 2% milk may not be as luxurious, but it's still pretty darn good!
Huckleberry Ice Cream
When made from scratch with the season's sweetest ingredients, ice cream captures the essence of summer. Try this fruity variety with fresh huckleberries or blueberries. (Tip: Use a vintage cooler as a self-serve dessert bar!)
Butter Pecan Ice Cream
Brown sugar and candied nuts give this butter pecan ice cream its mellow caramel goodness.
Ice Cream Sandwiches
Use crisp, store-bought wafers to whip up delicious ice-cream sandwiches in a jiffy. Make them with homemade lemonsicle ice cream for an especially summery treat.
Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Much like the popular dessert that inspired its flavor, this raspberry cheesecake ice cream gets its delectably rich taste and texture from an infusion of fluffy cream cheese.
Classic Vanilla Ice Cream
It's a cold hard fact: This foolproof vanilla recipe is the perfect blank slate for multiple mix-ins.
Blue Bell Ice Cream Bombe
This homemade birthday cake boasts four ice cream flavors and beats the store-bought variety every time.
Peach Cobbler Ice Cream
What could be better than a piece of peach cobbler a la mode? Wrapping it all up into a single scoop of ice cream!
Blackberry Buckle Ice Cream
There's something about eating fresh blackberries that makes you feel like summer has finally arrived. Now you can take that and put it into an ice cream to enjoy whenever you like.
Peppermint Patty Ice Cream
The secret to getting an incredibly delicious peppermint flavor without buying all kinds of special ingredients? Candy mints and York Peppermint Patties.
Cherries Jubilee Ice Cream
If you're a fan of rum raisin, try this combo. Fresh cherries and brandy combine into a decadent ice cream flavor.
Espresso Chip Ice Cream
Sometimes you want an ice cream that's just a little more grown-up. Something dark, and rich, and full of complex flavors. Give this espresso chip recipe a try.
Brown Butter Maple Nut Ice Cream
This ice cream packs all the rich flavors of a brown butter blondie into a scoop of ice cream. If you've never made brown butter before, it's very easy.
Salted Pretzel Ice Cream with Chocolate and Peanut Butter
For those who can never choose between salty and sweet, the two flavors come together in pretzel- and peanut butter-filled ice cream.
Get the recipe at Cake Over Steak.
Earl Grey Lavender Ice Cream
The unique flavors of Earl Grey tea and lavender add an elegance that's perfect for a dinner party or adults-only meal.
Get the recipe at The Farmer's Daughter.
Apple Pie Ice Cream
If you didn't think apple pie á la mode could get any better... This apple pie ice cream is made with brown sugar, apples, and oatmeal cookies.
Get the recipe at Celebrating Sweets.
Peaches and Cream Ice Cream
Transform the beloved Southern dessert into a delicious frozen treat. Bonus: It only calls for five ingredients.
Get the recipe at Baked by an Introvert.
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This blogger suggests enjoying this peppermint ice cream over warm chocolate brownies. How can you resist that?!
Get the recipe at Cincy Shopper.
Cookies & Cream Nutella Ice Cream
This chocolatey ice cream combines the best of both worlds with Oreo chunks and creamy Nutella.
Get the recipe at A Dash of Sanity.
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